September 21st, 2023 by Shauna Hammond

Smart appliances and homes are becoming more and more common every year, and with the continued advancement in technology the choice for smart appliances is constantly increasing and heating your home is no different. There is a wide range of smart heaters now available on the market all with promises of convenience, top performance and saving money – however, the question is are smart heaters all they are hyped up to be or is it simply another passing fad? We will look to answer this question the best we can throughout this blog by looking at what exactly a smart heater is and what benefits, if any, they can offer over standard electric heaters. So, if you have been on the fence about upgrading to a smart heater, check out this blog first!  

What Are Smart Heaters?

So, if you’re not sure what exactly a smart heater is then let's first take a look at that, just like with smart appliances a smart heater uses a Wi-Fi connection to link remotely to a pre-installed app on your phone or with smart devices such as Alexa or Google Assistant. The idea is that it gives you more control over your device by enabling you to fully control it from anywhere whether you are out and about shopping, at the office or on the train commuting.  

Wi-Fi and smart heaters are new technology, but it’s safe to say they are not exactly a passing fad either. In fact, they have improved a lot since their original conception and are also becoming much more affordable whereas previously they were seen as much more of a luxury item.  The question remains though are they really able to deliver on all that they promise?

Can Smart Heaters Help to Save Money?

One of the largest promises smart heater makes is that it will help you save money on your heating bills in the long run, but how much truth is in this statement? Well here is how they can help you to save money.

Better Control

Wi-Fi-enabled smart heaters provide unbeatable control compared to other heaters, this allows you to ensure your heater is only working when it needs to be and ruling out wasted energy. Most traditional heaters need to be programmed to a schedule or turned on manually – this can result in cold periods waiting for a room to heat up or if in the case of you are returning home later than your usual time, you can use your app control to turn your heater off, this will stop it from heating up empty rooms and wasting energy. 

Zoned Heating

Smart heaters also offer the option of zoned heating – since most smart heaters use apps as a means of controlling your heater and these can usually be set up room by room. So, if you only need to heat one room, as opposed to the whole house it can be easily done – this helps to reduce excess energy usage by not heating rooms in the home that are not even in use.

Conclusion

You can see how implementing this improved control can help you to keep your energy costs down, however, it is important to understand that an active effort needs to be made to change your own usual heating patterns – so if you are used to simply setting your timer to come on at a certain time of the day and will not make use of the controller to alter this when needed – for example when you are not actually at home then you will be unlikely to notice any real difference in your energy usage. However, if you do take advantage of the added control you are certain to notice a difference in your energy usage.

Every year the technology in their heaters and other smart appliance continue to adapt and improve, so it’s safe to say that smart appliance heaters included are not a passing fad and will continue to adapt and improve as the years go by.

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Price: £100.00

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What Other Benefits Do Smart Heaters Offer?

So what else do smart heaters have to offer on top of their more diverse control? The good news is that smart heaters are less of a gimmick and they are packed full of plenty of other features that make them a great choice for keeping your home warm and comfortable in the colder months.

Can be used with other Smart Devices

Most smart heaters including our own MYLEK Smart Wi-Fi heater can be linked to other smart devices around your home such as your Google Assistant or Alexa – this means not only can you take full control of them using the app from anywhere but you can also activate it with voice control too for added convenience if you do not have your phone to hand.

Energy Efficient Features

As well as providing exceptional control, you will find that most smart heaters come packed with other energy-saving features – often including things such as parental locks, accurate thermostats and features such as open-window detection. This will put your heater into rest mode when it detects sudden temperature fluctuations often associated with leaving windows or doors open - this helps to conserve energy and reduce waste as it will prevent the heater from drawing power to heat up a room in which all the heat is escaping.

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Price: £109.99

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Is A Smart Heater the Right Choice for Me?

Now that we have gotten to know more about smart heaters and how they can help you save money while still providing incredible heating and that fortunately they are unlikely to be a passing fad that still raises the question of whether a smart heater is the right choice for you and your home. Of course, when it comes to making any decision about purchasing a new appliance it largely comes down to preference.

If you enjoy owning the latest gadgets and new appliances then a smart heater is a fantastic choice for you. Likewise, for those who have busy day-to-day lives and are often out of on the go with no set schedule then a smart heater is a fantastic investment. As you can ensure you can come home to a warm comfortable environment without the risk of setting a timer for your central heating to click on and wasting energy heating an empty home.

We hope that this article has helped you understand the benefits and drawbacks of using a Wi-Fi or smart heater. While they may not be for everyone, they're definitely worth considering if you're looking to cut down on your energy bill and save some money. If you want to get started with one today, check out our range here