Smart Heating Controls: Thermostats, Apps, and Scheduling

Why Upgrade to Smart Heating Controls?

Traditional programmable thermostats are rigid and often complicated to use. Smart heating controls connect your heating system to an app on your phone, allowing remote control, intelligent scheduling, and real usage data. Research suggests smart thermostats can reduce heating bills by 10–20% when used effectively.

What Are Smart Thermostats?

Smart thermostats replace your existing room thermostat and connect to your Wi-Fi. You can set heating schedules, adjust temperatures remotely, and receive usage reports. Leading options include:

Hive: A popular, user-friendly system compatible with most boilers. Offers smart TRV compatibility. Installed by British Gas but available independently.

Tado°: A German system with room-by-room control via smart TRVs. Uses geofencing to adjust heating as you leave or approach home.

Nest (Google): Learns your heating patterns automatically and creates an optimised schedule. Requires compatible boiler wiring.

Drayton Wiser: A UK favourite offering multi-zone control and individual room TRVs at a competitive price point.

Smart TRVs (Thermostatic Radiator Valves)

Smart TRVs replace conventional TRVs on individual radiators, allowing room-by-room temperature control via an app. Combined with a smart thermostat, this provides granular control — heating only the rooms you're using, when you're using them.

Compatibility

Not all smart systems are compatible with every boiler. Your heating engineer can check compatibility and advise on the best system for your setup.

Installation

Most smart thermostats are straightforward to install for a competent heating engineer. We can wire and commission the system and walk you through the app. Some older boiler control systems may require a relay or interface module.

Halo Heating supplies and installs smart heating controls across Surrey. Call 01483 676108 to discuss upgrading your heating controls.