Intelligent Heating Control – How IoT Technology is Revolutionizing Heating Systems in Our Homes?

IoT (Internet of Things) is a network of devices equipped with sensors, software, and other systems that allow for the collection and exchange of data over the network. Currently, over 7 billion devices are connected to technology, including heating systems, resulting in wireless control of underfloor heating.

Smart Home – What is it?

From the title and introduction of the article, we already know that heating systems can be equipped with IoT technology. However, questions arise regarding how this is possible and how data exchange occurs between everyday devices, especially those responsible for heating our homes or apartments.

Thanks to IoT, we can enjoy many modern solutions, including the so-called smart home. This concept means that every device in the home – from the electrical outlet, through the refrigerator, to the heating – is connected to the global network. Therefore, the operation of all these devices can be controlled via a suitable app on your phone or tablet.

Connecting RTV and household appliances to the internet further expands the possibilities of Smart Home, allowing control from virtually anywhere on Earth. This way, we can always be sure that the iron is turned off and the refrigerator is closed. How does this relate to infrared heating?

In heating systems utilizing IoT, sensors measure temperature, humidity, and other important parameters. Actuators are the execution elements that can regulate the operation of the system based on readings from the sensors. Additionally, they contain small processors and software that process data from the sensors, make decisions, and execute commands. The system manufacturer can remotely monitor its status, offer software updates, and even diagnose and troubleshoot issues, enhancing user convenience. As a result, users receive notifications and reports regarding energy consumption.

Connecting our heating system to Smart Home means you will never have to worry about the warmth of your home, even during your absence or while working from home. Thanks to IoT, you can ensure the perfect temperature for work without getting up from your desk. From the perspective of a user who has never dealt with this kind of technology, it feels like magic. It is true that wireless control of underfloor heating was possible some time ago. However, it is only now that this technology has developed enough to successfully enter our homes. Smart Home is slowly becoming a standard.

However, intelligent heating control does not necessarily have to be done through a dedicated app. There are also other methods, which you will learn about later in the article.

How to Control Heating?

Imagine a winter day. It is freezing outside, strong winds are blowing, and it is snowing, and you are just coming back from work. The only thing you think about is a warm home. However, you remember that you usually turn off the heating during the day to avoid wasting hard-earned money. The vision of a cozy home fades away because it will take at least an hour for your home to reach a comfortable temperature again.

Now visualize the same situation, but with one important detail – you have a Smart Home. You no longer have to wait for your heating system to warm up the apartment. All you need to do is open the appropriate app on your smartphone and find the heating control option. Thanks to modern Termofol thermostats, which connect to the home network, you can remotely set the temperature. You know you will be back in an hour, so you set the temperature to a pleasant 22 degrees. The thermostat reacts immediately and sends a command to the heating films to start working on warming the rooms you selected. When you arrive, your apartment or house welcomes you with a warm atmosphere.

Smart homes can essentially control any type of heating, but no other system works with this technology as efficiently as infrared films. The reason is very simple. It is the only heating system available on the market that can heat an entire room in record time. However, a smart home does not necessarily require the use of a smartphone app. We can connect the entire house to popular voice assistants like Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, which makes controlling the heating system even easier.

Equally important is the programming feature. From the app, you can conveniently program the heating system to automatically turn on and off according to the household schedule. Someone might ask – who needs that? As we know, one of the main and more characteristic features of heating with infrared films is its rapid heating. By programming the heating to turn on an hour before the household members return, you save a significant amount of money. When the house is empty, the system lowers the temperature by a few degrees, which helps avoid heating empty rooms. When the household members return, the temperature in the house is already what you dreamed of.

Remote Control of Underfloor Heating – Costs

Connecting all devices to Smart Home is currently costly, but there are ways to do it without straining your wallet too much. Investing in infrared heating, it is worth purchasing a thermostat with Wi-Fi connectivity. This way, underfloor heating control can be done via the app from anywhere in the world – just like in a fully-fledged Smart Home.

The cost of a thermostat with a Wi-Fi module is slightly higher than that of a standard controller, but it is low enough that practically any owner of a single-family home can afford it. Its functions remain exactly the same as in a smart home system. You can program a schedule and control it remotely. This solution is particularly useful in holiday homes. As an owner, the ability to remotely turn on the heating is invaluable.

Summary

The use of thermostats with Wi-Fi modules expands the capabilities of the infrared heating system to practically the level known from Smart Home. The high costs of smart homes mean that although it is still a rarity in the Polish market, the situation is changing year by year. Thanks to Termofol thermostats, your home can already become incredibly modern and functional.

Do you dream of remote heating control? You can discuss the details of the mentioned Wi-Fi thermostats and other devices with our specialists, who will answer all your questions. We also encourage you to visit our online store, where you can explore the available thermostats.