Switch to SSE Airtricity - FREE Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and a Climote.

Tinder Surprise

Had a guy knock on my door offering this Samrt Home Bundle Deal to switch.

I recently switched to a different provider, but thought it may interest you guys that are considering switching electricity provider

With this deal, SSE Airtricity offers 10% off of its standard electricity prices for an entire year (the length of your contract) and you’ll also get a FREE Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and a Climote.

*Ive never had to deal with Airtricity so have no opinion on them

jhammer

That's appealing to be fair.

McMurphy

jhammer wrote: »

That's appealing to be fair.

The climote looks to pretty primitive compared to the likes of hive or nest no?

The echo/dot and the climote seems to be worth the offer though in fairness, but from what I've read from the bonkers link, the thermostat just appears to be one you can control remotely (like all the others) but it has no smart learning features, and doesn't seem to work in conjunction with any other products, like nest or hive do for example.

jhammer

So they offer a smart device that is not compatible with the other smart device! Strange

McMurphy

jhammer wrote: »

So they offer a smart device that is not compatible with the other smart device! Strange

No, you have misunderstood what I said.

From the OPs link. https://www.bonkers.ie/blog/gas-electricity/climote-vs-hive-vs-nest-vs-netatmo-how-do-they-compare/

Climote.

Any extra features?

Unlike the other devices listed here, Climote seems to function as is and does not offer interaction with other smart home devices.

Hive.

Any extra features?

Hive Active Heating is designed to work in tandem with a whole host of other smart products in the Hive family including home security cameras, sensors as well as smart light bulbs and plugs (at an extra cost of course).

Nest.

Any extra features?

Like Hive, the Nest Learning Thermostat is designed to work with a variety of other home smart devices including but not limited to your home appliances like your oven and fridge, smart plugs and light bulbs, home security system, pet cameras and more

.

So from what they're saying (bonkers) the climote looks primitive in comparison with the others.

loki7777

And price increase in December by 6,3% https://www.bonkers.ie/blog/gas-electricity/sse-airtricity-announces-its-second-price-hike-of-2018/

micks_address

Climote can do 3 heating zones and has sim card for constant connection even if your WiFi goes down

Del007

loki7777 wrote: »

And price increase in December by 6,3% https://www.bonkers.ie/blog/gas-electricity/sse-airtricity-announces-its-second-price-hike-of-2018/

Can't you move when they put the price up?

Tinder Surprise

I have the Climote doing 3 zones and its grand tbf

I've also emailed them recently and they are hoping to have some Google Home integration soon.

Was expecting a big fat NO in fairness when I asked so was surprised

Tinder Surprise

Del007 wrote: »

Can't you move when they put the price up?

Check the T&C's to confirm

Heroditas

Tinder Surprise wrote: »

I have the Climote doing 3 zones and its grand tbf

I've also emailed them recently and they are hoping to have some Google Home integration soon.

Was expecting a big fat NO in fairness when I asked so was surprised

The piece of kit and app haven't changed in over 7 years. I'd be stunned if they get it integrated with Google Home.

SCOOP 64

My 12 months up soon with Energia ,they installed the Netamo last year which im happy with ,wound'nt mind the Echo/dot though , would the climote be better then the Netatmo?

JTMan

Tinder Surprise wrote: »

Had a guy knock on my door offering this Samrt Home Bundle Deal to switch.

I recently switched to a different provider, but thought it may interest you guys that are considering switching electricity provider

With this deal, SSE Airtricity offers 10% off of its standard electricity prices for an entire year (the length of your contract) and you’ll also get a FREE Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and a Climote.

*Ive never had to deal with Airtricity so have no opinion on them

Over the course of the year, you are still probably better off with Energia or Electric Ireland (with the cashback). Airtricity have one of the higher rates out there even after their 'discount'.

Heroditas

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

My 12 months up soon with Energia ,they installed the Netamo last year which im happy with ,wound'nt mind the Echo/dot though , would the climote be better then the Netatmo?

Personally, I think the Netatmo is far superior from what I've seen of both products.
The Climote is really looking dated at this stage.
You can also get Netatmo radiator valves now to control individual rooms.

bazz26

Doesn't Climote use a GSM sim that requires a subscription? At least it did with the one Electric Ireland were offering.

Edit: Its listed in their T&C >> https://www.sseairtricity.com/ie/home/products/switch-to-sse-airtricity/#modal

"The mobile portion of the Climote controls, which allows you to control your heating from your smartphone, by text message mobile app or computer, requires a yearly subscription fee. SSE Airtricity will happily pay this on your behalf for the duration of this contract. Each subsequent year however will have a service fee payable directly to Climote. This is currently €19 per year."

Still using GSM in 2018, no thanks.

corks finest

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

jhammer wrote: »

That's appealing to be fair.

The climote looks to pretty primitive compared to the likes of hive or nest no?

The echo/dot and the climote seems to be worth the offer though in fairness, but from what I've read from the bonkers link, the thermostat just appears to be one you can control remotely (like all the others) but it has no smart learning features, and doesn't seem to work in conjunction with any other products, like nest or hive do for example.

Have climite,****e

corks finest

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

jhammer wrote: »

That's appealing to be fair.

The climote looks to pretty primitive compared to the likes of hive or nest no?The echo/dot and the climote seems to be worth the offer though in fairness, but from what I've read from the bonkers link, the thermostat just appears to be one you can control remotely (like all the others) but it has no smart learning features, and doesn't seem to work in conjunction with any other products, like nest or hive do for example.

Have climite,****e

corks finest wrote: »

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

jhammer wrote: »

That's appealing to be fair.

The climote looks to pretty primitive compared to the likes of hive or nest no?

The echo/dot and the climote seems to be worth the offer though in fairness, but from what I've read from the bonkers link, the thermostat just appears to be one you can control remotely (like all the others) but it has no smart learning features, and doesn't seem to work in conjunction with any other products, like nest or hive do for example.

Have climote,****e

ted1

micks_address wrote: »

Climote can do 3 heating zones and has sim card for constant connection even if your WiFi goes down

And as such it has an annual charge. To be honest my mobile network goes down more than my WiFi.

Ordered a switch from EI. Delighted with a free climote I’ve got nothing of the sort in my house and I’m too cheap to buy one. :pac: echo and dot is nice too, even if I’ve no idea what they do. :pac:

Roberto_gas

Does climote gets integrated with emmersion heating of water and overnight electric storage heaters?

corcaigh07

Might be better off going for a standard switch deal with any decent provider, your rates will be lower and you might be able to buy an Echo and dot with the extra savings anyway.

I’d be surprised if the rate increase would come into play, that would be a break of contract by SSE, wouldn’t it?

Heroditas

corcaigh07 wrote: »

Might be better off going for a standard switch deal with any decent provider, your rates will be lower and you might be able to buy an Echo and dot with the extra savings anyway.

I’d be surprised if the rate increase would come into play, that would be a break of contract by SSE, wouldn’t it?

No it's in the T&C's that they can increase the rate. The discount is related to the standard tariff so once all the traiffs increase in price, they're covered.

ImARebel

I'm with SSE and can't wait to move they are SO expensive. I'll never go back to them. I was with them before, found them pricey went back and found them even more pricey

If they can afford to offer you all that you can bet you're paying it back 10 times over

Millem

I presume someone could sign up to airtricity get the deal then leave early and pay €50 break fee?

Electric Ireland are offering €150 cash back on an electric switch if anyone is interested.

Thegalwayman

Millem wrote: »

I presume someone could sign up to airtricity get the deal then leave early and pay €50 break fee?

Electric Ireland are offering €150 cash back on an electric switch if anyone is interested.

i'm not sure tha works if you take a free product or cashback deal

Millem

Thegalwayman wrote: »

i'm not sure tha works if you take a free product or cashback deal

I looked into cashback you get the money on your account so you should stay till it’s used up! If you leave you pay a €50 early exit fee

Thegalwayman

Millem wrote: »

I looked into cashback you get the money on your account so you should stay till it’s used up! If you leave you pay a €50 early exit fee

When I asked about switching from Bord Gáis Energy they stated I would have to payback the 175 euro cashback received otherwise could switch every 2-3 months and pay f all for electricity just a few 50 euro breakage contract charges

Millem

Thegalwayman wrote: »

When I asked about switching from EI they stated I would have to payback the 175 euro cashback received otherwise could switch every 2-3 months and pay f all for electricity just a few 50 euro breakage contract charges

wow really?
I haven’t switched yet but I was told recently that the money is just a credit on your account and if you leave before you use it they won’t give you cash equivalent. It also takes a while to be credited I think it’s after your first bill.
If you leave before the 12 months you pay a breakage fee of €50.

Thegalwayman

Millem wrote: »

wow really?
I haven’t switched yet but I was told recently that the money is just a credit on your account and if you leave before you use it they won’t give you cash equivalent. It also takes a while to be credited I think it’s after your first bill.
If you leave before the 12 months you pay a breakage fee of €50.

That’s what I received from BGE

Millem

Thegalwayman wrote: »

That’s what I received from BGE

wow! I will ask electric ireland again just im case! It is not in electric iteland terms and conditions

Cona

Do SSE also come and install the Climote for you?

corks finest

Cona wrote: »

Do SSE also come and install the Climote for you?

Have climoote for years, nothing but trouble

Thegalwayman

corks finest wrote: »

Have climoote for years, nothing but trouble

What issues have you had with it? I’ve an installation booked for February

brightkane

I have it years and never had an issue. Also works with amazon echo

Already with SSE. I suppose I haven't a hope in hell of getting the freebies?

Shefwedfan

Have Climote now for 3 years, in two different houses.

No issues with it at all. Works perfect. Had one small problem and the support desk sorted really quickly.

Only figured out the other week I can integrate with Alexa so that is handy as well.......

I originally got as part of SSE deal and they come and install. You get the first year free. Second year then is 19 euro for the SIM. You can buy a multi year deal for less, I think 39 for 3 years.....

They seem to be working on updates all the time. Can't complain.....

If getting installed ask for the wireless thermostat to install into room, you can move around house. It is handy

KevinCavan

Millem wrote: »

I presume someone could sign up to airtricity get the deal then leave early and pay €50 break fee?

Electric Ireland are offering €150 cash back on an electric switch if anyone is interested.

I can say I didn’t like Airtricity either and always had big bills with them. (I was in a different house to be fair). With Energia now and so far so good.

whiskeyman

KevinCavan wrote: »

I can say I didn’t like Airtricity either and always had big bills with them. (I was in a different house to be fair). With Energia now and so far so good.

Do people check their rates to know for sure what's cheapest?
Bonkers.ie is good.

You'll get high bill with high usage no matter who you're with. You may have to investigate heating use / larger appliances etc...

So long as you keep changing each year, you'll most likely be saving.

Shefwedfan

whiskeyman wrote: »

Do people check their rates to know for sure what's cheapest?
Bonkers.ie is good.

You'll get high bill with high usage no matter who you're with. You may have to investigate heating use / larger appliances etc...

So long as you keep changing each year, you'll most likely be saving.

If you ring and tell the company you are with they can match the rates sometimes.....so worth getting best rate and puttin a call in

TheValeyard

Just had engineer out. Live in the middle if Dublin, yet sim cant get decent connection. So couldn't install it.

Would I be able to end my contract with SSE or move to a different bill structure?

Sniipe

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Only figured out the other week I can integrate with Alexa so that is handy as well.......

interesting. I must look that up now.

Just wondering if I have the climote and move provider can I still use the climote - who will top up the sim per year?

Thegalwayman

What’s the energia rewards like? Any decent discounts or just offers widely available elsewhere

brightkane

Yeah after year one you can Move provider and keep The climote and pay the sub urself.

Sniipe wrote: »

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Only figured out the other week I can integrate with Alexa so that is handy as well.......

interesting. I must look that up now.

Just wondering if I have the climote and move provider can I still use the climote - who will top up the sim per year?

corks finest

Thegalwayman wrote: »

corks finest wrote: »

Have climoote for years, nothing but trouble

What issues have you had with it? I’ve an installation booked for February

Not holding times / dates etc, sometimes just won't kick in

Cona

What's involved in the installation? Just got a new boiler and don't want to cause any hassles with it

meathman0

Cona wrote: »

What's involved in the installation? Just got a new boiler and don't want to cause any hassles with it

It takes no more the 30 minuets, you have to have an external timer for your boiler, they take a picture of it and replace it with the climote. They came to fit mine a few weeks and I only had the internal timer so wouldn't do it, got a cheap external one installed and they came back to fit it, working great no problems.

fergald

I got this deal but turns out my thermostat only only has live and active live or something. No neutral so wont work. Rang and ig now seems I am tied to a contract and climote wont work.

RossieMan

fergald wrote: »

I got this deal but turns out my thermostat only only has live and active live or something. No neutral so wont work. Rang and ig now seems I am tied to a contract and climote wont work.

you've a cooling off period, when did you sign up?

Wheety

This deal is still on. How much is the Echo, Echo Spot & Climote worth? The other Airtricity switching offer is a €270 credit.

fergald

RossieMan wrote: »

you've a cooling off period, when did you sign up?

Ah two months ago. It takes up to two months for climote to even contact you.