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A smart thermostat is an internet-connected heating control. It lets you manage your home’s temperature remotely through a smart heating app, voice control or automation with other devices. It works by using built‑in sensors, wireless connectivity and intelligent scheduling to heat your home more efficiently.
Heating left on in an empty room or entire house racks up your energy consumption and bill. Heating left off for too long means a chilly home that’s prone to damp and mould. Better control of your home heating lets you achieve balance – saving you money and boosting comfort.
In this guide, we explain in detail what a smart thermostat does, how it works, and how much money you could save.
What Do Smart Thermostats Do?
Smart thermostats let you control your home’s heating more efficiently by adjusting temperatures automatically or remotely through an app; this is the ‘smart’ element at work.
Smart heating thermostats will:
- Monitor room conditions
- Follow set schedules
- Optimise boiler output to reduce energy waste
- Provide insights into your energy usage (depending on make and model)
How Does a Smart Thermostat Work?
A smart thermostat uses sensors, wireless links, and smart software to control your heating system.
This can be done automatically or through an app.
It monitors temperature, connects with your boiler or compatible heating system and regulates heat according to schedules and user preferences. Users enjoy efficient, consistent heating without frequent manual intervention.
Benefits of Smart Thermostats by Wiser
Across the UK, smart thermostat owners use Wiser’s advanced heating controls to keep homes warm and comfortable.
They also help manage and reduce energy bills, thanks to:
- The simple-to-use Wiser Home app
- Multi-room capability
- Energy-saving Smart Modes
- Alexa and Google Home Assistant compatibility
- Insights & Heat Report
Wiser’s smart thermostat features help you stay in control from your smartphone – anywhere, at any time.
How Much Energy Could You Save With Wiser?
BEAMA research* shows that Wiser’s smart home thermostat users save up to 30% on annual energy bills when they upgrade from basic, non-programmable heating controls to a smart thermostat system with multi-room control and utilise the energy-saving Smart Modes – Away Mode and Eco Mode.
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*Smart thermostat system percentage savings based on BEAMA and Salford University research statistics 2021. Savings are a guideline and will vary based on your home's thermal performance.
