Netatmo Smart Thermostat for Individual Boiler, NTH01-EN-EC

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While DIY installation is a popular option if you have the time and want to save money, you might want to call a professional to connect your smart thermostats, so be sure to factor that expense in. Whether you go through the manufacturers themselves – such as Hive, Ecobee or Nest – or through retailers, you can usually choose to buy them with or without installation. It's no secret that there are plenty of other smart heating options on the market. I think Google Nest is the best-looking solution, which I've installed in a former home and really liked, it's got more features but does also need subscription costs for best use-case. Smart thermostats - as you might have guessed - are the more modern version of a traditional home thermostat that you might have seen in use in other homes. Smart thermostats have proven benefits for saving energy, saving on home heating bills and reducing your home energy consumption’s carbon footprint. But how exactly does a smart thermostat work? Smart thermostats: how do they work to control your home temperature level?

As such, it’s important to be able to control the heating levels in your home, so you can set the right temperature for each room as and when you need to use it. That’s key to achieving thermal comfort within your home, as well as making the most efficient use of the energy consumed by your boiler. What could be better than being able to control the temperature of your lounge, bedroom or bathroom, anywhere, at any time? Now you can, with the range of smart thermostats available today! These wireless products work with modern combi boilers and are a key part of managing the heating in your home, which is more important than ever when it comes to saving energy. Successful installation of a smart thermostat I've received one Radiator Valve to review but have been unable to install it. I'm not sure why, but it disconnects the downstairs Relay from the network when attempting, so the app just spins out unable to connect to it. If you're keen on the Radiator Valves then take note they can only replace thermostatic valves on radiators; if you don't have that then you'll need a plumber. Multiple valves are also pricier than the Smart Thermostat system itself, so the costs will add up if you're doing a lot of zoning.

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Note, however, that there's no automated geofencing control, so this system isn't smart enough to, say, know when you (and family) have left home and automatically switch it off. As such, the Netatmo system isn't as 'smart' as something like Google Nest, which not only learns your patterns but follows your movements if you let it (creepy, eh?) and offers more controls. When making a temperature change, you can also adjust the slider to make the change last for a longer or shorter period.

READ NEXT: What is SmartThings? Samsung’s home automation system, explained Netatmo Smart Thermostat: ControlsIn addition, there are two special modes: Away and Frost-Guard. Both set a constant temperature until you switch them off. Away is set to 12C by default and should be used when you’re out, but want to stop your house from getting too cold. Frost-Guard is set to 7C, and is for use when you’re away for longer periods. You can override the temperature setting for both modes.

Overall the Netatmo Smart Thermostat isn't as fancy-looking (it's got an E Ink display after all) or as overall 'smart' as some of the competition (there's no geographically-based austomation features, for example). But that doesn't necessarily matter: it has no subscription model to worry about, it's easy to install, and it handles your heating with ease whether via the thermostat itself or by using the app wherever you are. For me that makes this smart heating system well worthy of consideration, and one I wouldn't have wanted to live without these last couple of years. Also considerWith its modern, innovative and intelligent setup, a smart thermostat can help you control your home heating with perfect precision, according to a schedule that suits your lifestyle. No matter the time of day or night, you can use your smart thermostat installation to regulate the temperature in your home, making it a toasty, warm little nest. A remote-controlled heating system with a smart thermostat has many advantages and a wireless kit like this can be the best solution for many homes looking to lower the price of running their boilers. To set up a smart thermostat so it controls your heating correctly, you need to take 2 factors into account during the installation process: the product's connection to the internet and to your home’s central heating system. Netatmo ships the Smart Radiator Valves with plenty of adaptors in the box, so you should have no problem fitting them to your radiators. It took me a matter of minutes to fit my test valves.

It makes sense that the temperature in different parts of your home should be slightly different, depending on what you use them for. Take the bedroom and bathroom, for instance - you’re unlikely to heat them both to the same temperature.

A gorgeous-looking thermostat that can be expanded with radiator valves, but the scheduling is fiddly to configure

In this system, the Netatmo Thermostat is installed on the wall and controls your boiler through the existing electrical wires. The Smart Thermostat uses some advanced heating algorithms, designed to save money – up to a 37% cut in energy bills – to help keep your house from getting too hot or cold. Precise control of your heating at all times. Whether you’re in the office, on business, on holiday or even at home, you can control the temperature of your home to the nearest degree and choose the preferred heating mode for your combi boiler. To control your heating remotely with the Netatmo Smart Thermostat, just install the Energy app or the Home + Control app on your smartphone. You will then be able to access your heating schedule directly on your smartphone, as well as monitoring your energy consumption so you can heat your home as efficiently as possible. Even in a second home, a smart thermostat can be a very useful piece of kit: turn the heating and hot water on ahead of your arrival and enjoy peace of mind when you leave, because with a smart thermostat you can turn the boiler off even after you’ve gone.