If one of the following smart TRVs will be launched, which one would you want?

AndyCc · Dec 21, 2022

To be honest, we are a new smart thermostat and TRV manufacturer and are working hard to create our first thermostat, we want to make a product that users are loving and that is really useful to users, can you help give your feedback on these designs suggestions? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

DPG · Dec 21, 2022

Much of a muchness. They all look OK to me. I can't remember the last time I particularly looked at my radiator valves.

kropaske · Dec 21, 2022

Agree, they all look fine. The only problem I see is when installed the display will be upside down

littlespark · Dec 21, 2022

Different valves for different designs of radiator.
All are better looking than ones on the market already.

Functionality over looks in a lot of cases. Do they work direct via Alexa or whatever, or do you need a central hub for internet access?

AndyCc · Dec 21, 2022

kropaske said:
Agree, they all look fine. The only problem I see is when installed the display will be upside down

Glad to see your comment, Kropaske, the direction of the display is adjustable, you can choose up/down/left/right 4 directions.

AndyCc · Dec 21, 2022

littlespark said:
Different valves for different designs of radiator.
All are better looking than ones on the market already.

Functionality over looks in a lot of cases. Do they work direct via Alexa or whatever, or do you need a central hub for internet access?

Thank you, this one will be a WiFi TRV(no hub required), you can control it directly with an App, and of course, Alexa or Google Assistant is also workable.

AndyCc · Dec 21, 2022

DPG said:
Much of a muchness. They all look OK to me. I can't remember the last time I particularly looked at my radiator valves.

Haha, thank you anyway.

freddo · Jan 4, 2023

I have a 'smart' heating system (Evohome) I don't look at the valves at all as everything is done from the main wall mounted control panel.

davesparks · Jan 4, 2023

I would choose the one which is the most reliable and results in the minimum number of warranty claims.

I would choose the one which has been engineered to actually work and last for 20 years without failure.

I would choose the one which has been manufactured by a company which have proved themselves to be reliable, I would not choose some new startup company with no provenance.