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Smart thermostat installation in Bath — Hive, Nest and Tado
A smart thermostat pays for itself over a couple of winters — provided it's wired properly to your specific boiler and the app is actually set up for how you use the house.
For: Homeowners wanting better zoning and phone control
OpenTherm vs on/off
If your boiler supports OpenTherm (Vaillant, Ideal Vogue, some Worcesters), a compatible thermostat modulates flow temperature rather than clicking on and off. That's meaningfully more efficient — but only if we wire it that way, not the default on/off setup.
What the install covers
- Boiler compatibility check before purchase
- OpenTherm wiring where supported
- Old programmer and wall thermostat removed cleanly
- App setup, zones and schedule configured with you
- One follow-up call if the schedule needs tweaking
Frequently asked
- Which brand is best?
- Tado for genuine multi-zone, Nest for design, Hive for simplicity. If OpenTherm matters, Tado usually wins.
- Do I need to rewire?
- Usually not — a modern boiler and wireless receiver can sit on the existing wiring. Older Y-plan systems occasionally need a small tidy-up.
- Will you set it up on my phone?
- Yes — the app, the schedule, and any geofencing are set up with you before we leave.
Book the install
Tell us your boiler model. We'll come back with a compatible thermostat pick, price and a wiring plan.
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