Why Controls Matter for Heat Pumps
Unlike gas boilers where a basic thermostat is adequate, heat pumps benefit enormously from intelligent controls. The right control system can improve efficiency by 15–25%, directly reducing electricity bills.
Weather Compensation
The most important control feature — adjusts flow temperature based on outdoor temperature. All new installations should have this enabled.
Compatible Smart Thermostats
- Tado: Weather-adaptive, geofencing, app control
- Hive Active Heating: Multi-zone support
- Honeywell EvoHome: Excellent for multi-zone systems
- Nest Learning Thermostat: Learning features
Manufacturer Apps
Mitsubishi MELCloud, Daikin Online Controller, Vaillant multiMATIC, Samsung SmartThings — provide flow temperature control and advanced scheduling.
Sources: Ecodan range and a heat pump tariff.
