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

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    jhammer
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭jhammer


    That's appealing to be fair.


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    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭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.


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    jhammer
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭jhammer


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


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    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭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.


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    loki7777
    Registered Users Posts: 1,156 ✭✭✭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/


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    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,458 ✭✭✭micks_address


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


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    Del007
    Registered Users Posts: 1,586 ✭✭✭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?


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    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭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


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    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    Del007 wrote: »
    Can't you move when they put the price up?

    Check the T&C's to confirm


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    Heroditas
    Registered Users Posts: 9,441 ✭✭✭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.


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    SCOOP 64
    Registered Users Posts: 5,207 ✭✭✭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?


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    JTMan
    Registered Users Posts: 5,537 ✭✭✭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'.


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    Heroditas
    Registered Users Posts: 9,441 ✭✭✭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.


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,114 ✭✭✭✭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.


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    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,628 ✭✭✭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


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    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,628 ✭✭✭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


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    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,266 ✭✭✭✭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.


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    #19
    [Deleted User]
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    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:


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    #20
    Roberto_gas
    Registered Users Posts: 3,935 ✭✭✭Roberto_gas


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


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    #21
    corcaigh07
    Registered Users Posts: 6,249 ✭✭✭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?


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    Heroditas
    Registered Users Posts: 9,441 ✭✭✭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.


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    #23
    ImARebel
    Registered Users Posts: 793 ✭✭✭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


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    Millem
    Registered Users Posts: 7,729 ✭✭✭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.


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    Thegalwayman
    Registered Users Posts: 746 ✭✭✭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


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    Millem
    Registered Users Posts: 7,729 ✭✭✭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


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    Thegalwayman
    Registered Users Posts: 746 ✭✭✭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


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    Millem
    Registered Users Posts: 7,729 ✭✭✭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.


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    Thegalwayman
    Registered Users Posts: 746 ✭✭✭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


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    Millem
    Registered Users Posts: 7,729 ✭✭✭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


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    Cona
    Closed Accounts Posts: 591 ✭✭✭Cona


    Do SSE also come and install the Climote for you?


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