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I was probably going to go with Drayton Wiser before I decided I couldn't be fucked with it all. TRVs looked the most reasonable price and the whole setup looked decent. I don't know if it's Homekit compatible (not an Apple user) but it works with google and alexa.
Saying that, I've used Netatmo for the last 6 years and no real complaints. Thermostat can be used wirelessly (you need to wire the relay to the boiler and to power in that case), although it's not quite as sleek looking as some of the others, and it is homekit compatible. Also works with home assistant if you ever get there. Even lets you download all the info into csv/xls which is pretty rare (albeit a bit niche).
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More on thermostats and TRVs, I'm looking to put both in at ours, so that
a) the upstairs and downstairs (where the thermostat will be) can be on different schedules
b) my partner can do on-demand heat when she's working from home (i'm imagining by clicking the trv up) or hanging about upstairs
c) switch heating on-off remotely (holiday, on the way home) and set the schedule with a GUI
Hive 2 and Netatmo are the lead contenders, any thoughts on them or alternatives? I'd rather not have to wire in the thermostat. I'd prefer it to look nice.
Tado I saw some bad reviews of their TRVs, I don't love the subscription model (can't remember if it's required or the basic functionality is decent without it)
I don't use home assistant... One day but I'm quite far off atm. We're both iphone users so homekit preferred.
Thanks