Home automation makes our lives easier in our homes. Connected heating, for example, allows you to control the temperature of each room… and therefore its energy consumption. But how does connected heating work? How much does it cost? What are the different technical solutions? And as part of a renovation, is it easy to switch to connected heating? Maisons SIC, your new home builder, tells you more…
Connected heating: how does it work?
For several years, home automation has transformed our daily lives and simplified home management. Connected heating is a perfect example. It allows adjust the temperature remotely via a mobile application.
No more wasting energy when no one is home. The system adjusts the heat according to your habits. You can program time slots to optimize your consumption. In the morning, the house is heated before you wake up. During the day, the temperature drops automatically. In the evening, you find a comfortable interior without effort.
Some connected radiators and thermostats adapt their operation. They detect your presence and turn on at the right time. Others integrate the weather to anticipate temperature variations. Controlling your heating remotely offers unparalleled comfort. A simple gesture on your smartphone is enough. You can also monitor your consumption in real time.
A connected heater can represent up to €200 energy savings per year.
It fits perfectly into a new house. Connected thermostats allow room-by-room management. They promote tailor-made comfort. Some models take humidity into account to adjust the temperature.
A well-designed home automation system can automate the entire heating system. You can even connect your system to roller shutters or an open window detector.
As part of the construction of your house, Do not hesitate to contact our teams : Maisons SIC helps you choose the best solution.
Anticipating the installation of connected heating makes it easier to integrate. A well-heated home means more comfort and less waste.
The 5 advantages of connected heating
Connected heating offers many advantages that transform the management of your home.
- It guarantees optimal thermal comfort by adjusting the temperature to your lifestyle. No need to come home to a cold home in winter, everything is designed to ensure your interior is always at the right temperature.
- This system also allows achieve significant energy savings. By programming the heating according to useful time slots, you avoid wasting heating when no one is there. According to ADEME, A connected thermostat can reduce your consumption by up to 15%.
- Remote control is another major advantage. From an application on your smartphone or tablet, you can change the temperature of your home in one click. Practical if you go on vacation and forget to turn off the heating, or if you want to preheat your home before returning.
- The adaptability of connected heating is also impressive. Some models integrate presence and weather sensors to automatically adjust the heating. Others detect the opening of windows and stop to avoid unnecessary heat loss.
- integration into a global home automation system is a real plus. The heating can work in synergy with the roller shutters and lighting to further optimize your consumption.
With Maisons SIC, we support you for choosing the best heating solution and ensure an efficient and economical connected home.
The different types of connected heating
How to set up connected electric heating?
Installing connected electric heating is an ideal solution for a new home. This type of heating can operate with a pilot wire or wireless system. The pilot wire is used to connect the radiators to a central thermostat. The wireless system, on the other hand, uses radio frequency or power line communication to transmit information.
To set up this type of heating, you need: choose compatible radiators and a home automation boxSome models have presence or window opening sensors to optimize their operation.
How to manage hydraulic heating via home automation
A hot water heating system can also be connected to a home automation solution. It is possible to automate a gas, oil or wood boiler as well as a heat pump (PAC). For this, a connected thermostat is essential. It allows you to regulate the temperature according to needs and avoid waste.
Adding external temperature probes further improves performance. They adapt heating according to weather conditions. Connected thermostatic valves, installed on each water radiator, provide room-by-room control.
Connected thermostats, connected thermostatic heads, connected radiators: the different connected heating solutions
The connected thermostat is the central part of home automation heating. It allows you to program the temperature, adapt it to your lifestyle and save up to 15% energy. Some models are compatible with boilers, heat pumps and hydraulic underfloor heating.
Connected thermostatic heads replace the classic valves of water radiators. They allow individual control of the temperature per room and automatically adjust the heating according to the presence and the weather.
connected electric radiators directly integrate an intelligent control system. They can automatically switch off when a window is opened or regulate the heat according to the habits of the occupants. These solutions allow for optimized comfort and substantial savings on energy bills.
Renovation: set up connected heating using a programmer
Renovating your heating system by integrating it into a connected solution is a smart idea to improve your thermal comfort and reduce your energy bills.
One of the most accessible solutions is installing a connected programmer on your electric radiators. This device allows you to remotely control the temperature of each room via a mobile application. By programming time slots and adapting the heating according to your presence, you make substantial savings.
Radiators equipped with “pilot wire” technology can be connected with a Wi-Fi or radio frequency module. This system allows you to transmit orders to the radiator such as eco, comfort or frost protection. Installation is simple and does not require heavy work. Simply connect the programmer between the radiator and the power supply.
At Maisons SIC, we can support our customers in modernizing their heating system. We offer solutions tailored to each renovation project, taking into account the specific features of your accommodation.
By integrating connected heating, you improve your comfort while optimizing your energy consumption. Our experts advise you on the choice of equipment and ensure optimal installation for a smart and economical home.
