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Tado is great, when it works, and I'm still a fan. The hardest part of installing was working our which if the adaptors I needed to fit the TRVs. But when I found the online compatability guide it was plain sailing. A little fiddly, as mine seemed to need the most awkward ones. There are some which are not compatible, so if you can find it, check before hand or you'll need to replace your TRVs (or have them fitted if you don't have any) first.
I like that they are constantly adding new features. The ability to turn everything off with one tap, or boost everything, is handy. Just waiting for them to add the boost feature to single rooms now.
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when it works
I have read some mixed reviews, which is why I want to start off small and go from there!
I've already found detailed instructions on how to connect it to our model of boiler which is good as that should mean I can install it myself and save some cash.
Is the free model good enough or am I going to want to pony up the £25 a year? I don't like tech subscriptions really but it's not a lot of money really is it...
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which if the adaptors I needed to fit the TRVs.
I just replaced all of the lock shield valves in the house. The adapters are a bit shit.
The ability to turn everything off with one tap, or boost everything, is handy. Just waiting for them to add the boost feature to single rooms now.
It was about time they did this - I had to use a modified Home-assistant integration, which was super-fragile, as the Tado API is undocumented and prone to change without notice.
Other than that, the only other problems that I have had (3.5 years in) are that the battery life is a bit rubbish - in the room with the worst insulation though - and there's no real access to the data (although I've not really looked that hard).
In an ideal world, they would have a homebrew version that didn't rely on an internet connection.
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NotThamesWater
Think I'm about to push the button on a Tado setup which was inevitable given we now have a five bedroom house - Nest y u no TRV/UK temperature sensors (shakes fist) - but I'm a bit confused about what I actually need...
Currently have a combi boiler with a (crap) basic wireless thermostat and 10 radiators, but I'm fairly sure I'm going to add a hot water tank because I'm planning on getting a bath.
I want to try Tado out first with a limited setup, so I think what I need is the kit below plus a TRV or two, because I need a wireless receiver as our thermostat isn't wired, and this will let me control our hot water tank in future?
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/tado%C2%B0-Wireless-Thermostat-Starter-Assistant/dp/B08LP1LS5T/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=tado+smart+thermostat+wireless&qid=1617779926&sr=8-5