Either way, we certainly believe that the convenience and savings a smart thermostat offers make it more than worth it. How do smart thermostats work? You can set the temperature of your home for each room individually via the Bosch Smart Home app. To do this, go to the home screen in the app and select the room in which you want to set the temperature. It connects to your boiler via a module - or HubSwitch - and uses its own (low energy seeker signal RF) system to connect with the thermostats and radiator heads. It's really clever in doing this. It supports up to 30 rooms and 50 radiators, more than any other system. You can also set the temperature of each room using the thermostatic radiator valves. In the diagram below:

You can see how much you're heating Many smart heating apps allow you to monitor your energy use, making it easier to see where you could be saving money.By default, the system is set to do this immediately, but you can change the delay to between zero and 180-seconds. Normally, I’d argue that implementing this feature in software is better, with the thermostats measuring the temperature drop to detect when there’s a window or door open. However, Bosch’s Door/Window sensors can also be used in the alarm, setting off a siren when the alarm is armed. Other brands, including Tado, Netatmo, Eve and Energenie did not provide us with specific information on update support periods.

Limited functionality without a smart thermostat You need a compatible smart thermostat if you want to get everything that a smart radiator valve has to offer, as this will allow your valves to communicate with the boiler to turn it on and off. EasyControl is compatible with Bosch ETRV's, which allow precise temperature control for each room via the EasyControl Smart Radiator Thermostats. Smart thermostats that offer zonal control are more expensive as you’ll need to install a smart valve on each radiator or cooling outlet - this allows you to heat or cool each individual room to a different temperature. Flexible use: can be mounted on a wall or installed freestanding thanks to wireless mounting and battery power. Unsure about whether a smart thermostat is worth it? It's no surprise, given these are one of the most expensive smart home devices on the market, and they are fiddly to install too, which means many of us will end up employing a professional to install them.

Frequently Asked Questions

The product software updates automatically. All data requested by your product for the updates will be sent in encrypted form. The coordinating and sending of data uses a secure server. You set the temperature in degrees celsius This is easier to use and more intuitive than the 0-5 scale on TRVs.