Best Thermostats & Heating Controls UK (2026) — Page 4

Pros

• Wireless install works with most UK combi and system boilers
• Hot water control included alongside heating scheduling
• Works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri and Google Assistant

Cons

• Some advanced features sit behind a paid tado subscription

Pros

• Room-by-room control lets you heat only the rooms in use
• Easy DIY installation onto existing radiator valves
• Expandable — add more smart valves to other radiators later

Cons

• Needs the tado bridge for full app and voice assistant control

Pros

• Controls both central heating and hot water schedules from one app
• Compatible with Alexa, Google Home and IFTTT routines
• Expandable with smart radiator valves for room-by-room control

Cons

• More expensive than a heating-only smart thermostat
• Installation needs access to boiler wiring

Pros

• Individual radiator control is far cheaper than a whole-house smart thermostat
• Open window detection helps avoid wasted heating
• Works with Alexa and Google Assistant for voice schedules

Cons

• Needs one TRV per radiator to fully zone a house, which adds up in cost

Pros

• Works with HomeKit, Alexa and Google Home for flexible voice control
• App scheduling helps cut wasted heating time
• Compact design fits most UK wall boxes

Cons

• Initial WiFi pairing can be fiddly
• Best suited to systems with a compatible relay/boiler wiring

Pros

• Touchscreen display is easy to read and adjust
• App control suits underfloor heating and radiator systems alike
• Polar white finish blends into most wall styles

Cons

• Premium price versus a basic dial thermostat
• App occasionally needs a re-pair after router changes