Smart Heating at Home – How to Choose Thermostats and Temperature Controllers?

The upcoming heating season is the perfect time to optimise your home heating system. Smart heating can help reduce heating costs while maintaining a high level of thermal comfort. Instead of heating the entire house to the same temperature, zoned temperature control allows you to adjust the warmth of each room to match your daily routine.

Why Is Smart Heating Worth It?

• Lower heating bills: Reducing the temperature in unused rooms by just 1°C can help lower energy consumption.
• Full automation: The system can automatically reduce the temperature when you leave home and warm up your interiors before you return.
• Zoned comfort: Set different temperatures for different rooms, for example, the bedroom (18°C), living room (21°C) and bathroom (24°C).

Which Devices Should You Choose for Your Heating System?

1. Wired Temperature Controllers

Ideal for new buildings and major renovations. They require dedicated wiring, but provide reliable and stable operation without the need to replace batteries.

2. Wireless Smart Home Controllers (Wi-Fi / Zigbee)

A convenient solution that can often be installed without chasing walls or adding new wiring. Connected to a mobile app, they allow you to control your home's temperature remotely and manage heating settings from almost anywhere.

3. Smart Thermostatic Radiator Valves

Installed directly on radiators, these devices allow you to precisely control the temperature of each room and radiator individually.

Choosing a Thermostat – What Should You Consider?

• Compatibility with your heat source: Check whether your boiler or heat pump requires a volt-free (dry) contact or a 230V switching output.
• Underfloor heating vs radiators: For underfloor heating, consider controllers with suitable control algorithms, such as TPI or PWM, depending on the heating system and the manufacturer's recommendations. These can help improve temperature control and reduce the risk of overheating.
• Mobile app control: Choose devices compatible with Smart Home and control systems to easily create and manage weekly heating schedules.

Take care of your home budget before the first cold days arrive. Explore the full range of thermostats, temperature controllers and smart heating solutions at ELHURT EXPERT and choose a system that best suits your home and heating needs!