Smart Thermostats
A smart thermostat is a heating control that connects to Wi-Fi, so the heating can be monitored and scheduled remotely from an app. Types include Sangamo and Fort Wi-Fi thermostat and receiver sets, a Sangamo wireless kit with 2 RF programmable thermostats for the hot water and 2 heating zones, and the Honeywell T6R-HW smart thermostat kit, which works with combi boilers and Amazon Alexa.
Sangamo CHPWIFI Smart Thermostat & Receiver
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Choosing Smart Thermostats
Choose by the heating system the thermostat will control, then by how you want to set it: on the thermostat or in an app.
Scheduling and app control
The Honeywell T6R-HW in the Y6H920RW5031 kit has a large touch screen and offers 7 day and 5/2 day schedules with up to 6 time periods a day, with a 5/2 schedule pre-configured. Setup and scheduling can be done at the thermostat or in the Resideo app, and geofencing uses your smartphone location to save energy when you are away and make the home comfortable when you return. The T6R-HW integrates with Apple Home and Amazon Alexa.
The Sangamo CHPWIFI and Fort ECSPST are Wi-Fi controlled smart thermostat and receiver sets with remote monitoring and scheduling, a clear LED display, manual controls and multiple energy saving features, in a white finish.
Boilers and hot water
The T6R-HW controls central heating and stored hot water. The T6R-HW is compatible with 24-230V on/off OpenTherm appliances such as gas boilers, combi boilers and heat pumps, and it suits Sundial S, Y and W plan stored hot water systems, with 6 on/off periods for hot water that are separate from the heating.
Heating zones
The Sangamo CHSTAT3CHK comes with 2 RF programmable thermostats to control the hot water and 2 heating zones, and its receiver has 3 independent channels. It adds Wi-Fi connectivity through the Click Smart+ app, with remote monitoring and scheduling.
| Model | Type | How it is set | What it controls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell Y6H920RW5031 | T6R-HW smart thermostat kit | Touch screen, Resideo app, geofencing | Heating and stored hot water |
| Sangamo CHPWIFI | Smart thermostat and receiver | Wi-Fi, LED display, manual controls | – |
| Fort ECSPST | Smart thermostat and receiver | Wi-Fi, LED display, manual controls | – |
| Sangamo CHSTAT3CHK | Wireless 3 channel kit | 2 RF programmable thermostats, Click Smart+ app | Hot water and 2 heating zones |
Related categories
More heating controls are in thermostats and controls. See Sangamo thermostats for more models. The wider ranges are heating and ventilation and smart home and automation.
Brands we stock in Smart Thermostats
ESP and Honeywell Commercial Security.
Frequently asked questions
What is a smart thermostat?
A smart thermostat is a heating control with Wi-Fi. The Sangamo CHPWIFI and Fort ECSPST are Wi-Fi controlled smart thermostat and receiver sets with remote monitoring and scheduling, and the Honeywell T6R-HW can be adjusted from anywhere with a smartphone or tablet through the Resideo app.
How do smart thermostats work?
They follow a schedule and can be changed remotely. The Honeywell T6R-HW runs 7 day or 5/2 day schedules with up to 6 time periods a day, or uses geofencing, which reads your smartphone location to save energy when you are away and make the home comfortable when you return. The Sangamo CHPWIFI and Fort ECSPST offer remote monitoring and scheduling over Wi-Fi.
Can a smart thermostat work with a combi boiler?
Yes, if the thermostat is compatible with combi boilers, so check its compatibility before buying. The Honeywell T6R-HW kit is compatible with combi boilers, gas boilers, heat pumps and OpenTherm appliances, and it controls central heating and stored hot water. For stored hot water it suits Sundial S, Y and W plan systems.
What is a wireless thermostat and receiver?
It is a two-part heating control: the thermostat sends its call for heat by radio to a receiver, and the receiver's relay switches the heating. The Sangamo CHSTAT3CHK pairs 2 RF programmable thermostats with a receiver that has 3 independent channels, for the hot water and 2 heating zones. The Sangamo CHPWIFI and Fort ECSPST are Wi-Fi controlled thermostat and receiver sets.
What is a multi-zone thermostat kit?
It is a heating control kit whose receiver has independent channels, so separate heating zones and the hot water can be controlled separately. The Sangamo CHSTAT3CHK pairs 2 RF programmable thermostats with a 3-channel receiver for the hot water and 2 heating zones. Wi-Fi connectivity through the Click Smart+ app adds remote monitoring and scheduling.
Does a smart thermostat work with Alexa?
Yes, when the thermostat integrates with Amazon Alexa, so check its smart home integrations before buying. The Honeywell T6R-HW kit integrates with Amazon Alexa and Apple Home, for people who want to control their smart home devices from a single app. Setup and scheduling can be done at the thermostat or in the Resideo app, and it has a large touch screen.
What is a geofencing thermostat?
It is a smart thermostat that uses your smartphone's location to save energy while you are away and warm the home for when you return. The Honeywell T6R-HW can follow a programmed schedule or use location-based geofencing. Its scheduling covers 7 day and 5/2 day patterns with up to 6 time periods a day.
Can a smart thermostat be controlled from an app?
Yes, a smart thermostat connects to Wi-Fi, so it can be adjusted and scheduled from a phone app at home or away. The Honeywell T6R-HW is connected to the Resideo app, so it can be adjusted from anywhere using a smartphone or tablet. The Sangamo CHSTAT3CHK has Wi-Fi connectivity via the Click Smart+ app for remote monitoring and scheduling, and the Sangamo CHPWIFI and Fort ECSPST are Wi-Fi controlled with remote monitoring and scheduling.
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