We review the best smart thermostats and smart heating systems you can buy in the UK including Nest, Hive, Honeywell and many more.
1. Honeywell Evohome
Evohome is the best smart heating system we've tested. However, it isn't perfect and it's also very expensive, or can be. But if you value convenience and comfort above saving money in the short term, it's the one to buy.
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2. Genius
Heat Genius is very good at a very useful thing. It is easy to use and efficient, and over time it will save you the cost of installation. And it is fairly priced. How long Heat Genius takes to pay for itself will depend on your circumstances, and it may be that dropping £800 to £1,200 or more is too much of a long-term investment for you. But it is a great product, and if you are looking to install in your home a zoned smart heating system, we are happy to recommend Heat Genius - not least because of its potential as a true smart home network for your house.
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3. Nest learning thermostat (3nd generation)
Being reliable, well-designed and easy to use, the Nest thermostat is a great choice. It doesn't have the array of accessories and compatibility of systems such as Honeywell Evohome, but you can buy separate smart TRVs to control radiators without changing your plumbing. The Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm also works with the thermostat, as does the Nest Cam camera. The 3rd generation can also control your hot water, making it even better, and the latest app update means your phone can tell it when you've gone out.
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4. Hive Active Heating 2
The Hive Active Heating system is a great upgrade for anyone that wants or needs the ability to be able to control their heating remotely. The recent addition of multizone support is also good, and the ability to boost heating and hot water is a great feature. This second iteration of Hive is a giant leap forward from the solid (but somewhat dull) first-generation product. The interfaces of both the app and thermostat are intuitive and quick to use. There are clearly energy savings which Hive can help you make and you can quickly recoup your expenditure if you're conservative with your temperatures and schedule. And it is easy to add Hive Active Light as well as smart plugs and switches, too.
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5. Tado Smart Thermostat
Tado is definitely saving me money by being smart about exactly when and to what temperature my hime is being heated. It’s clear that having control over a house’s heating determined by who is in the house and who isn’t makes a lot of sense. Tado is the best smart thermostat at this as its presence detection simply follows you and your smartphone via GPS, and turns the heating up or down as you get further away or nearer home. Most of us just set the timer and only go back to the boiler to flick it on or off when we get too hot or cold. Being able to control this (wherever you are) via an app on your phone is a much more intelligent way to control your heating and energy costs. The initial cost isn’t cheap, but there is a money-back monthly payment option, and you should start saving on your heating bills within a few days.
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