Has anyone got a Heatmiser Wifi Thermostat?

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I'm looking at smart heating controls

Here is the BGAS one...

http://www.britishgas.co.uk/products-and-services/remote-heating-control.html?bglink_id=imm10035#.UWReYbAq3D2

I quite like this, purely because the website is easy to use, I can see exactly what they offer, I can see exactly how much it's going to cost. I've read lots of good reviews (starting to wonder why I don't just get it!) but I don't want BGAS branding all round my house. I also think it's still quite basic.

The alternative that I'm currently thinking about is
http://www.heatmisershop.co.uk/thermostats-c1/wifi-thermostats-c12/230v-or-volt-free-switching-models-c32/heatmiser-prthw-ts-wifi-wifi-enabled-programmable-thermostat-with-hw-output-p99

It does the very same, but just looks a bit sleeker, it's cheaper, however, I have to get it fitted, so maybe not much in the price.

Does anyone have the heatmiser to give a review? Or can you suggest another alternative? I want one where I can log on, preferably through an app and see what temp my house is at & be able to turn the heating and hot water or and off remotely.

Thanks.

mirage67

I've had one of these for over a year.
I just took out the old timer and replaced it with the wifi stat.
Had to be careful with the wiring but they provide clear wiring diagrams.
It controls CH and HW.
You can log on via a web page or use the iPhone/android app.
I have successfully controlled the heating from India! ( this needs dyn Dns and port forwarding - pretty easy on my BT homehub).

Downsides:
It's been losing its connection recently, I think it's my wireless signal strength not being good round the back of the house.
The thermostat is in the unit itself which is in our utility room and not entirely representative of house temp.

Otherwise recommend this. I've also managed to connect up a raspberry pi computer to provide real time graphing of the temperature : (google met office and heatmiser for more info).


Hope that helps you.

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Thanks. I think one of the more expensive ones comes with another room thermostat which would solve the problem of the temperature in the utility room. However, by the time I pay for that, I'd be better going for the bgas one.

I think I know the bgas one is the most suitable out there, but I just don't want to admit it, or have it in my house

Cheers