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WiFi Enabled Timeclock (Google Assistant Compatible)

WetDaddy

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I currently have a legacy / first generation Heatmiser TM1-TS WiFi. It's not compatible with their Neo range and the Android app etc. is poor and unsupported. It's also not compatible with Google Assistant, which is what I definitely want.

Since we've no thermostat in our house and also only a single zone (AFAIK), I just need a basic time clock that's Google Assistant compatible. Does anyone have any recommendations that would fit the bill?

I could go and get a Nest or a pricier learning thermostat, but since it will literally only be turning the boiler on and off, I don't think there's any point. I'm happy to be corrected or if anyone has any suggestions at all, please let me know!

Thanks!

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ted1

irishfire wrote: »

To be fair, op never mentioned smart in the title or post, he wanted a WiFi time clock which I have advised him on.

As Discussed mentioned above, to get good use out of a "smart thermostat", requires a capital investment in proper zoning etc. The device I mentioned is available in wholesalers for about €40+VAT and is a huge improvement over a standard time clock.

No it doesn’t.... you don’t need to invest proper zoning.

You strongly advised against smart thermostats, explain why.

Your WiFi plug will keep the boiler on when the house is empty. A smart one won’t.

irishfire

ted1 wrote:

Also if they just replace a thermostat then they are not smart.

Dardania wrote:

OP if you're making any capital investment here, as other posters have said you should get a smart thermostat

To be fair, op never mentioned smart in the title or post, he wanted a WiFi time clock which I have advised him on.

As Discussed mentioned above, to get good use out of a "smart thermostat", requires a capital investment in proper zoning etc. The device I mentioned is available in wholesalers for about €40+VAT and is a huge improvement over a standard time clock.

Dardania

ted1 wrote: »

They are generally Wireless and can be placed anyway, regardless as long as the temperatures in the wrong location is linear to the correct location then it’s licatuib is irrelevant.

A WiFi thermostat will turn on the heat in a empty building a smart one will not. That’s the key differentiator

Also if they just replace a thermostat then they are not smart.

Maybe OP has TRV's so there is some form of temperature control (albeit not as good as full thing)

OP if you're making any capital investment here, as other posters have said you should get a smart thermostat

ted1

irishfire wrote: »

When they are installed in a new build and property thought out then yes, they are very effective.

However any that I have seen retrofitted are normally not in an appropriate location for temperature sensing as they just replace a time clock so are in a utility room or similar.

Anyway the units I mentioned above are Optimum Connect by Tower.

They are generally Wireless and can be placed anyway, regardless as long as the temperatures in the wrong location is linear to the correct location then it’s licatuib is irrelevant.

A WiFi thermostat will turn on the heat in a empty building a smart one will not. That’s the key differentiator

Also if they just replace a thermostat then they are not smart.

The high horse brigade

irishfire wrote: »

When they are installed in a new build and property thought out then yes, they are very effective.

However any that I have seen retrofitted are normally not in an appropriate location for temperature sensing as they just replace a time clock so are in a utility room or similar.

Anyway the units I mentioned above are Optimum Connect by Tower.

Most are two part. The nest and Netatmo have a relay that gets fitted to do the switching and a remote wireless thermostat that you can use wherever, leave it on a table or hang it on the wall in whatever room you choose

irishfire

ted1 wrote:

Iâ€™ve to disagree with you . Smart thermostats are good and if recommend them.

When they are installed in a new build and property thought out then yes, they are very effective.

However any that I have seen retrofitted are normally not in an appropriate location for temperature sensing as they just replace a time clock so are in a utility room or similar.

Anyway the units I mentioned above are Optimum Connect by Tower.

ted1

irishfire wrote: »

Using a smart thermostat when you're not also using zoned controls is a bit of a cop out IMO and you are as well off fitting a smart switch rather than a smart thermostat.

I have 2 installed along with a smart plug, they connect directly to WiFi and have their own app with timers and countdowns etc, but also interface to Google home for voice control and remote control.

No gateway and very reliable so far.
The plugs also do a random setting that will turn on a lamp or similar at random periods during a set time for security, making it look like someone is home.

Will get the name of them and update but would advise strongly against smart thermostat in the meantime

I’ve to disagree with you . Smart thermostats are good and if recommend them.

irishfire

Using a smart thermostat when you're not also using zoned controls is a bit of a cop out IMO and you are as well off fitting a smart switch rather than a smart thermostat.

I have 2 installed along with a smart plug, they connect directly to WiFi and have their own app with timers and countdowns etc, but also interface to Google home for voice control and remote control.

No gateway and very reliable so far.
The plugs also do a random setting that will turn on a lamp or similar at random periods during a set time for security, making it look like someone is home.

Will get the name of them and update but would advise strongly against smart thermostat in the meantime

The high horse brigade

WetDaddy wrote: »

Thanks! So, a related question then... The position of the time clock is pretty close to the boiler and on an external wall in the kitchen (a room which tends to be on the warmer side, although generally colder than upstairs).

Is there a big disadvantage to placing a thermostat there or is it just a few of figuring out what temperature generally works for our home?

Thanks in advance!

Yes. Generally 19' is a good plane to start. I have a Netatmo and have our house at 19, rising to 19.5 for a few hours in the evening and falling to 18.5 during the night and on days when there's nobody home. It takes 2-3 weeks to learn the house, how long it takes to warm up and loose temperatures. It also monitors the outside forecast so that it comes on earlier in cold spells etc. I'm saving a good few hours heating a month using this method as opposed to a time clock.

The Netatmo is two part, there's a relay that goes in place of the time clock and then there's a remote wireless thermostat that you place wherever you want. I've ours mounted to the wall in the hallway

WetDaddy

Thanks! So, a related question then... The position of the time clock is pretty close to the boiler and on an external wall in the kitchen (a room which tends to be on the warmer side, although generally colder than upstairs).

Is there a big disadvantage to placing a thermostat there or is it just a few of figuring out what temperature generally works for our home?

Thanks in advance!

Any of the smart thermostats would replace you timeclock.

Nest, Tado, Netatmo, etc.

Yes, they are also thermostats, but that is a good thing, it means you won't be overheating your home and wasting money on extra gas/oil.

You will likely save more then the cost of the device and probably a lot more on cheaper bills over a few years.

Also they are just way nicer to always have your home at a nice consistent temperature.