Central heating control broken - replace with Nest?

eastonian

Nest stat is powered via a standard micro USB port - much like most Android phones. I put a spur underneath the floorboards and chased ducting into the wall - we were decorating anyway so was just a little plastering job to hide the cable. Otherwise you'll need it near a socket, or the heat link, for power.

I like mine, but it was 'free' with npower when we changed supplier, and our last stat had died so it made sense. Not sure I'd lay out for a new one, but maybe an older model on ebay would be a good deal? They auto update their software so the experience would be the same.

Chimpofdoom

I opted for Tado over nest, mainly over two things.

Nest requires to be powered over USB/Plug and it doesn't (maybe didn't now) do geo-location, you can enable it by IFTTT. Like yourself I was replacing a wireless battery powered thermostat.

So far Tado has paid for itself since August!

Le_Kirk

Just a thought that you ought to try to fix the original device before considering changing it to a Nest or similar. Have a look at this link for the manual and page 20. It's possible that the power outage and reinstatement has blown the fuse to the timer supply.

Spookyest

For anyone still looking for a smart thermostat I found Tado which is amazing.

- It's easy to instal
- cheap (rent or buy)
- can save you money
- can control heating and water (with the extra extension kit)

My friend gave me A link that gave me £10 cashback, if you would like it feel free to PM me as I can't post it. Hope this helps