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Alternative to Climote

  • 14-12-2018 12:46pm
    #1
    galvo_clare
    Registered Users Posts: 668 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    Just had the sparks into the office to put a new heating timer in and we discussed remotely controlling the heating.
    He suggested a Climote but I see they charge around €20 per year for remote access through their servers and that it also uses a SIM card.
    My requirements are simple as there are no zones. Can anyone recommend something that would work through wifi and just allow me to open a port.
    Ideally I'd get the same unit for home too.

    TIA
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  • #2
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,439 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    Tado is a very good system.

    Electric Ireland has a good deal on Nest.

    I'd agree that I wouldn't bother with Climote.


  • #3
    Riar_
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 12 ✭Riar_


    Is there any chance the Climote could improve, or is it limited by the SMS technology, which I presume it has to get contracts in new developments?


  • #4
    wait4me
    Registered Users Posts: 2,047 ✭✭✭wait4me


    Just dragging this thread up. I had our heating changed to two zones and water (three zones) last year. Thinking about replacing the timer switch with Nest, Climote or something else.

    Don't want to pay any annual or monthly fees for the privilege though so I am looking for the pros and cons of each or any system if anybody has the time to chip in with their views, experiences etc - thanks.


  • #5
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,531 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    wait4me wrote: »
    Don't want to pay any annual or monthly fees for the privilege

    Then don’t go for the Climote.
    There is a megga thread on this topic here:
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057758281
    though so I am looking for the pros and cons of each or any system if anybody has the time to chip in with their views, experiences etc - thanks.

    I achieved this with Sonoff devices. Very flexible and cost effective solution that has no restriction on the number of zones.


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