Best Wifi enabled thermostat
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Been running a Wifi Heatmiser since before Christmas - absolutely does what it says on the tin and not had any issues with the WiFi or the radio connection to the switch box.
Being able to turn the heat up on the house in advance of returning from holiday is great and the web-interface allows easy programming.
Being able to turn the heat up on the house in advance of returning from holiday is great and the web-interface allows easy programming.
NotNormal said:
RedLeicester said:
I've always been a bit wary of the wireless systems, specifically with range - that Housetech one for example talks about a "35m" range - assuming that's perfect lab conditions and not through half a dozen walls, then it'd degrade pretty quickly in a larger house. Sonos hifi gets around such things by using a Mesh network, but I haven't yet seen any of these thermostats that do much the same.
I've been looking at the Heatmiser ones, and whilst I like the idea of the ease of wifi, I can't help but think the wired options are more robust.
Our office is split over 3 floors and everything talks to each other perfectly wirelessly.I've been looking at the Heatmiser ones, and whilst I like the idea of the ease of wifi, I can't help but think the wired options are more robust.
cuneus said:
This was posted last February, they are still saying it will be out soon.Denmans wholesalers have now dumped them as a supplier since Megaman took them over, I think lightwave may be a contender for "companies going bust in 2014"
I'm considering this one.
http://www.tado.com/gb/the-idea
Not as pretty as the nest stuff but it appears to work!
http://www.tado.com/gb/the-idea
Not as pretty as the nest stuff but it appears to work!
I have a zwave setup in the house; veralite controller, a few sensors and switches controlling lights. I have this zwave thermostat, just not yet wired it in. http://www.vesternet.com/z-wave-horstmann-wall-the...
chockymonster said:
I'm considering this one.
http://www.tado.com/gb/the-idea
Not as pretty as the nest stuff but it appears to work!
That looks great, very tempted. £250 though!http://www.tado.com/gb/the-idea
Not as pretty as the nest stuff but it appears to work!
scottri said:
That looks great, very tempted. £250 though!
Placed my order for a Tado a couple of weeks ago, delivery expected mid-Jan & free install as it was ordered before the end of 2013, will report on how well it works & savings etc once it's up & running. Went for the yearly rental option as they promise £120 yearly savings or your money back - if it does save that much we can always take up the option to buy a year down the line.The problem with lots of these internet based thermostats including Nest and Heatmiser they require 240v connection so if you don't have one that will involve hacking the plaster out to run wires and I didn't really want that having just painted.
The Salus IT500 is standalone and requires no mains to the thermostat on show.
The Salus IT500 is standalone and requires no mains to the thermostat on show.
eatontrifles said:
Placed my order for a Tado a couple of weeks ago, delivery expected mid-Jan & free install as it was ordered before the end of 2013, will report on how well it works & savings etc once it's up & running. Went for the yearly rental option as they promise £120 yearly savings or your money back - if it does save that much we can always take up the option to buy a year down the line.
Thanks, that would be great.Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff