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deezell

One More Toy wrote: »

Hi guys

Anyone any advice on a smart thermostat for a 20 year old oil burner? I'm looking at a nest. Can you install them yourself?

TIA
Omt

Installation is easiest if you use a stat with a wirelrss receiver, or if you already have an ordinary wired wall stat in the main space or hall. Nest, Hive, Drayton, Netatmo, are all wireless to a receiver you put by the boiler. Tado has an optional receiver, but has wiring terminals to directly replace your existing wall stat. Netatmo can be wired also, the receiver then just become the internet interface. Nest is a little piece of decor in its own right, Tado is the most minimalist design. There are lots of other more basic brands, a few such as Hub controller and Climote which tend to be used as part of grant aided installations by the Electricity utilities. Great if you could get a Nest as part of changing provider. OTOH, Drayton Wiser single stat is only €135 from Screwfix, a proper smart stat with simple install.

limnam

The Dark Knight wrote: »

I'd recommend Tado (www.tado.com -Also on amazon)
Easy to install with basic electrical knowledge, you can place the wall mounted thermostat anywhere in house, looks good and you can zone your heating through the use of smart radiator valves.

EDIT: I take that back, just read recent reviews on amazon and most of their smart features (geofencing, etc.) are now behind a subscription wall for new v3+ system. Doesn't effect old customers.
Pity.....it really is good system if you have it already.
Think it's a big mistake charging monthly subscription, can't imagine many signing up with the alternatives out there.

It's fairly cheap for the year.

More than happy to pay a few quid for it. Servers/dev's etc all cost money. Their service/support is excellent and well worth paying couple of quid to keep tings ticking over.

digitaldr

I have had Tado for the past couple of years. Initially didn't have the thermostatic radiator valves but kept an eye on camelcamelcamel and managed to get them half price. Well worth it - it's great to have control of individual rooms especially at this time of year when there's no need to heat the whole house. Works really well with google home eg can ask to increase sitting room by 1 degree and TRV will call for heat.

A320

Not sure if it's a bargain or applies to all but I took out a 1 year subscription for the Nest Hello and over the weekend Google gave me a code for a free nest mini

deezell

A320 wrote: »

Not sure if it's a bargain or applies to all but I took out a 1 year subscription for the Nest Hello and over the weekend Google gave me a code for a free nest mini

Well, Hello!

kmart6

A320 wrote: »

Not sure if it's a bargain or applies to all but I took out a 1 year subscription for the Nest Hello and over the weekend Google gave me a code for a free nest mini

Yeah it's been an active offer since they started offering the revised Aware prices. Closing date for it is the end of the month.

A320

kmart6 wrote: »

Yeah it's been an active offer since they started offering the revised Aware prices. Closing date for it is the end of the month.

Never even noticed it when subscribing :-)

Black_Knight

Roborock s6 robot vacuum. I've heard great reports on the mop version of this one.

£100 off with a voucher on Amazon at checkout.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088Z9S5X5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_RjmHFb849YCZD

Sheep Shagger

Nest thermostats down to €195

https://store.google.com/ie/product/nest_learning_thermostat_3rd_gen

A320

Nest Hello €199, Nest Mini €32 and Nest Hub Max €206 at Dixon's Dublin Airport

jones

A320 wrote: »

Nest Hello €199, Nest Mini €32 and Nest Hub Max €206 at Dixon's Dublin Airport

Pity I won't be in the airport anytime soon

Clareman

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Nest thermostats down to €195

https://store.google.com/ie/product/nest_learning_thermostat_3rd_gen

There's a new version coming out so I'd imagine they are clearing stock

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/10/googles-nest-thermostat-gets-a-redesign-and-a-bunch-of-new-features/?amp=1

BigAl81

Philips Hue GU10 colour (the new smaller ones) are 3 for €89 on Amazon.de.

I could only order one bundle of 3 at a time, but I could make multiple orders

rodneytrotter15

BigAl81 wrote: »

Philips Hue GU10 colour (the new smaller ones) are 3 for €89 on Amazon.de.

I could only order one bundle of 3 at a time, but I could make multiple orders

Can you send me a link, I can't find them. Am also wondering how do I order via the German site..change address settings ?

Type 901

deezell wrote: »

Drayton Wiser Kit3 full 3 zone smart thermostats kit for €207. 2 wireless stats plus hot water control
https://www.screwfix.ie/p/drayton-heating-hot-water-3-channel-wiser-thermostat-control-kit/4081v

Anyone interested in this, now £79.99 on prime day deals


https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075GNJ7ZN/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_5ixHFbQNEMCDY

Gregor Samsa

rodneytrotter15 wrote: »

Can you send me a link, I can't find them. Am also wondering how do I order via the German site..change address settings ?

here's the link: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Philips-Ambiance-dimmable-controllable-compatible/dp/B07XZTGFW2/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=hue%2Bgu10&qid=1602583516&sr=8-5&th=1

On the website, just go to amazon.de and log in. You'll have the option to change the language to English with the little flag just beside the search bar.

On the app, hit the three bars on the bottom right and go to Settings. You should see a flag, and you can change it in there. No need to change address settings, they'll ship to Ireland from the DE site.

Bluefoam

Clareman wrote: »

There's a new version coming out so I'd imagine they are clearing stock

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/10/googles-nest-thermostat-gets-a-redesign-and-a-bunch-of-new-features/?amp=1

The 3rd Gen is still the premium product line... the new one is the basic. But it is not ready for the European market yet... it only works on HVAC units at this stage...

AngelaRI

Some great deals on Prime Day
- Echo Dot down to £19: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Echo-Dot-3rd-Gen-Charcoal/dp/B07PJV3JPR/ref=gbps_img___88e8db37?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
- Various discounts on Philips Hue: https://www.amazon.co.uk/deal/e2b6e7d1/ref=gbps_img___e2b6e7d1?showVariations=true&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Gareth Keenan

Black_Knight wrote: »

Roborock s6 robot vacuum. I've heard great reports on the mop version of this one.

£100 off with a voucher on Amazon at checkout.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088Z9S5X5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_RjmHFb849YCZD

that links to the S5, which I have. I paid £221.39 on Gearbest for it, and would highly recommend it. One of the best gadgets I've ever bought.

I didn't go for the S6 (mop version) at the time as a few online reviews mentioned that it was like dragging a dirty wet cloth around :P

andy125

Gareth Keenan wrote: »

that links to the S5, which I have. I paid £221.39 on Gearbest for it, and would highly recommend it. One of the best gadgets I've ever bought.

I didn't go for the S6 (mop version) at the time as a few online reviews mentioned that it was like dragging a dirty wet cloth around :P

That's not a xiaomi roborock and it uses a different app, seem to have copied the design and even using the S5 name but it is a different company, not sure how it compares to a roborock performance wise

rodneytrotter15

Gregor Samsa wrote: »

here's the link: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Philips-Ambiance-dimmable-controllable-compatible/dp/B07XZTGFW2/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=hue%2Bgu10&qid=1602583516&sr=8-5&th=1

On the website, just go to amazon.de and log in. You'll have the option to change the language to English with the little flag just beside the search bar.

On the app, hit the three bars on the bottom right and go to Settings. You should see a flag, and you can change it in there. No need to change address settings, they'll ship to Ireland from the DE site.

Cheers, got my orders in...

Gareth Keenan

andy125 wrote: »

That's not a xiaomi roborock and it uses a different app, seem to have copied the design and even using the S5 name but it is a different company, not sure how it compares to a roborock performance wise

it's been perfect for me, love it and would recommend it.

acalmenvoy

BigAl81 wrote: »

Philips Hue GU10 colour (the new smaller ones) are 3 for €89 on Amazon.de.

I could only order one bundle of 3 at a time, but I could make multiple orders

Thanks bigAl. You just saved me €200. Got 9 gu10s and 6 plays for €630, would have cost €830 on the UK site. Gentleman 👍👌

NewClareman

Type 901 wrote: »

Anyone interested in this, now £79.99 on prime day deals


https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075GNJ7ZN/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_5ixHFbQNEMCDY

Thanks, I'm very interested. I'm starting a new thread, asking for some info/help.

south

NewClareman wrote: »

Thanks, I'm very interested. I'm starting a new thread, asking for some info/help.

Deal looks to be over

NewClareman

south wrote: »

Deal looks to be over

That deal is, but the the 2 channel one, with 2 TRV's is a fantastic Price.

grogi

Great deals on tado° products as well, with ~50% discounts from regular prices.

I didn't know they introduced the remote temperature sensor, it was a very missed addition to the system: https://www.amazon.co.uk/boards/dp/B08D6VJVFG

digitaldr

I am really pleased with my tado system. Initially didn't have any TRVs put bought enough of them for all my rads when they were half price last year and haven't look back. They can call for heat - really handy for this time of year when you might only want to heat one room. The missus is forever asking google to heat up the sitting room whereas I'd be happy enough to throw on a jumper!

tusk

do these lads work on any oul rad?

b.gud

tusk wrote: »

do these lads work on any oul rad?

I'm not sure about the Tado ones but I know that for the Hive ones you have to put them on a radiator that already has a TRV on it and not a lockshield. I assume that this would be the same for the Tado, or any other smart TRV system