Benefits of Controlling Your Heating with a Phone

As more and more of us are organising our lives on the go using our mobile devices, it’s impossible to remember how we managed things before! Having the ability to control our heating remotely helps us all to be more energy efficient and a little more conscious of our habits. Smart heating controls or "Wi-Fi heating controls" are easy to use and once the app is installed, you’ll be able to control all aspects of your heating system from anywhere. The most well-known brands are Hive & Nest and here at Scott Findlay, we regularly install these models.

Let’s look at the benefits of using your phone to control your heating in more detail:

• Convenience: Adjust Temperature Settings from Anywhere With a smart heating control connected to your phone, it’s never been easier to manage your home’s heating. Whether you're lounging on the couch in your living room or miles away from home, you can easily adjust the temperature with a few taps on your smartphone. This means no more getting up in the middle of the night to change the thermostat when you feel chilly or worrying about leaving the heat on when you go on holiday. The ability to control your heating remotely ensures that you always return to a comfortable home, regardless of unexpected schedule changes.
• Energy Efficiency: Optimise Heating On/Off Setting to Save on Energy Bills One of the greatest benefits of controlling your heating through your phone is the potential for energy savings. With older, fixed boiler controls, we might end up heating our homes unnecessarily. For example, if we're unexpectedly delayed but the boiler is set to turn on at the usual time, energy is wasted heating an empty house. Additionally, many older central heating controls don't offer the option to lower the temperature while you're away and then increase it just before you return, maintaining a baseline heat in your absence. However, this type of scheduling is possible with a smartphone app
• Remote Monitoring: Check and Control Your Home's Temperature While You're Away Remote monitoring is a game-changer for homeowners who want peace of mind when they're not at home. With a smart heating control, you can monitor the temperature in your home from anywhere in the world. This feature is particularly useful for ensuring your home stays within a comfortable range, preventing issues like frozen pipes during winter when there is a spell of particularly cold weather. Also, if you have a second property, remote monitoring allows you to manage multiple locations from a single app. This can help you maintain optimal conditions in each property without being physically present, potentially saving on energy costs and ensuring a welcoming environment upon the arrival of guests.

To help save even more energy, you may wish to consider Smart radiator valves. These are devices that attach to your radiators and allow for precise control of heating in individual rooms. This is called zoned heating. They work in conjunction with smart heating controls to provide better energy management and comfort.

In summary, smart heating controls are becoming more popular as a way to organise our lives better and save money. If you are interested in finding out more about controlling your heating from your phone, then give the team at Scott Findlay a call and we’ll be happy to help.