Moss Technical’s Niko home control works across a range of smart systems. The main touchscreen gives you instant graphical feedback on usage statistics
The biggest buzzword in the heating industry at the moment is ‘control’. Simply put, more control means better tailoring of your space heating and hot water setup, which should ultimately get you closer to the holy grail of only using exactly as much energy as you actually need to create a comfortable living environment.
“There are many homes in the UK without even basic heating controls,” explains Nigel Griffiths, Build It’s sustainability expert. “Putting in a standard programmable timer gets you 75% of the way there in terms of the potential savings. The other 25% is about getting clever with zoning, temperature control in rooms and suchlike.” And that’s where the latest whizz-bang thermostats come in.