Smart thermostat help in Exeter
Professional smart thermostat help services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Smart thermostat app connected and working. I'll create heating schedules that match your routine, set up zones if you've got them, link voice control, and show you how to adjust everything yourself.
Stop Heating an Empty House
You've got a smart thermostat on the wall. It's definitely connected to something. But you're still using the manual controls because the app makes no sense and you're worried about turning the heating off completely by accident.
Classic smart thermostat situation.
💡 Pro tip: Smart thermostats save money through scheduling (not heating empty houses) and geofencing (turning down when everyone leaves). But only if you actually set them up. Most people never do, so they're paying £200 for a thermostat they use as a dumb one.
Proper Setup vs Winging It
| ✅ Set Up Properly | ❌ Using It Wrong |
|---|---|
| Heating only when needed | Heating 24/7 or all off |
| Different zones for different rooms | Whole house same temperature |
| Control from phone when plans change | Trudge to hallway to adjust |
| Understanding what buttons do | Scared to touch settings |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Connect app | Get app working, link to your system, check control works |
| Set schedules | Create heating schedules for your actual routine |
| Configure zones | Set up radiator valves if you've got them |
| Add features | Voice control, geofencing, holiday mode |
📦 You're Left With
- Heating schedule that matches your life
- Phone control working properly
- Voice control if wanted
- Confidence to adjust things yourself
Pricing Guide
| Scenario | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single zone schedule setup | 1 hr | £60 |
| Multi-zone with complex schedules | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| Troubleshooting + reconfiguration | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
⚠️ Note: This is app/software help only. If your thermostat isn't wired in yet or wiring needs changing, you need an electrician first, then I'll help with the smart features.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Recently fitted - electrician installed it, didn't show you how to use it
✅ Wrong schedule - heating when you're out, off when you're home
✅ App confusion - too many features, no idea what they do
✅ Adding zones - got radiator valves, can't get them working
Why Choose Us for Smart thermostat help in Exeter?
Control heating from phone anywhere
Schedules set to match your routine
Voice control working with Alexa/Google
Understanding the app, not just pressing buttons
What to Expect
Step 1: Connect & Check
Make sure app is installed and connected to your thermostat. Check it's actually controlling your heating (you'd be surprised).
Step 2: Create Schedule
Build a heating schedule based on your actual routine - when you're home, when you're out, when you sleep. Set different temperatures for different times.
Step 3: Add Features & Teach
Set up zones if you've got valves, link to voice control if wanted, show you geofencing. Explain how to override and adjust yourself.
🔧 DIY Tips
If you want to try configuring it yourself:
🔧 What you'll need
- Smart thermostat already wired in
- Smartphone with manufacturer's app
- Your typical weekly routine written down
- Any radiator valves paired already
📱 App setup
- Download app (Nest, Hive, Tado, etc)
- Create account or sign in
- Add your thermostat (scan QR code or enter details)
- Check app can control heating (manually set temp, hear boiler respond)
📅 Creating schedules
Basic principle:
- Set comfort temperature for when home and awake
- Set lower temperature for sleeping
- Set even lower for when house is empty
- Don't turn off completely (costs more to reheat from cold)
Example schedule:
- 6am: 20°C (wake up to warmth)
- 8am: 17°C (left for work)
- 5pm: 20°C (back from work)
- 10pm: 17°C (bedtime)
🏠 Multi-zone setup
- Radiator valves let you heat rooms independently
- Living room warm during evening, bedrooms warm at bedtime
- Don't heat spare bedrooms you're not using
- Pair valves in app, assign to rooms, create zone schedules
🗣️ Voice control
- Link thermostat in Alexa/Google Home app
- "Alexa, set heating to 21"
- "Hey Google, turn up the temperature"
- "Alexa, set bedroom to 18"
📍 Geofencing
- Uses phone location to know when you've left/returned
- Auto adjusts temperature when last person leaves
- Warms up before first person gets home
- Needs location permissions and battery, drains phone slightly
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Too many schedule changes (keep it simple)
- Turning heating completely off (costs more to reheat)
- Setting temperature too high (20°C is comfortable, 24°C is waste)
- Geofencing everyone (one phone is enough)
- Not using holiday mode (heating empty house for 2 weeks)
💡 Pro trick: Set your comfort temperature 1°C lower than you think. You won't notice the difference, but you'll save about 10% on heating bills. Jumpers exist for a reason.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Old house with weird heating? Smart thermostats work with any system that has a thermostat wire. Combination boilers, system boilers, heat-only boilers - all compatible. Your house age doesn't matter, only your heating system type.
Radiator valves worth it? Depends. If you've got rooms you don't use (spare bedrooms, office during summer), yes. If you use all rooms all the time, probably not worth the £50+ per valve.
My boiler is ancient - will it work? Probably yes. Smart thermostats replace your existing thermostat, they don't care how old your boiler is. As long as it currently has a thermostat, it can have a smart one. I can check before you buy if you're unsure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What help do people need with smart thermostats?
Usually app setup and schedule configuration. The electrician fitted it, but didn't show you how to use it. Or you've been heating an empty house for months because the schedule's wrong. I'll get the app working, create a sensible schedule, show you manual overrides, and link to voice control if wanted.
I've got a Nest/Hive/Tado already fitted - can you help set it up properly?
Yes - that's most of my thermostat calls. It's wired in and working, but you've no idea how to use the app or set schedules. I'll show you how it all works, create a schedule that matches your routine, and explain the features that save money.
Can you add more radiator valves to my Hive/Tado system?
I can pair additional valves to your existing system and show you how to create heating zones. The actual valve fitting needs a plumber (draining radiators, PTFE tape, etc), but once they're physically fitted, I'll get them working in the app.
Will you show me how to adjust the schedule myself?
Absolutely - that's the point. Your routine changes, the schedule should too. I'll show you how to edit schedules, create boost periods, set holidays/away modes, and adjust temperatures without breaking everything.
How long does thermostat help take?
Basic app setup and schedule - about an hour. Multiple zones with complex schedules - up to 1.5 hours. Troubleshooting why it's not controlling your heating properly can take longer if we need to diagnose wiring issues.
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