How Smart TRVs And Controllers Can Make Your Heat Pump More Efficient – (Ep. 9) Rob Whitney

Rob Whitney from Resideo gives us a rundown on smart home controllers (TRVs and thermostats) and how they can make a heat pump central heating system run more efficiently. He also explains how wireless and WiFi features differ, the difference between a conventional TRV and a smart one, and whether geofencing can be effective for heat pump systems.

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0:00 Intro
0:52 Different smart home tech for heating systems
2:34 How to improve home heating efficiency
5:11 Can smart home tech work in retrofit projects?
6:11 Wired versus wireless controller solutions, and how to overcome poor WiFi signal
8:50 Difference between wireless and WiFi
11:28 Does geofencing work efficiently with a heat pump central heating system
13:00 Multizone systems versus open loop systems and weather compensation
15:39 Software and apps to help monitor a central heating system
18:11 Can smart controls save you money?
20:26 How much would a heating smart control cost for an average home?
23:59 Ease of installing smart TRVs
27:35 Difference between an old school TRV and a smart TRV
29:19 What smart home tech does Rob have in his own and how is it all integrated
32:05 Energy prices, home heating efficiency and conclusion