iPad Controlled Combi Boiler Thermostats?

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londonbairn

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Got a Worcester Bosch combi with a Siemens RF thermostat.

Would like something a bit better, does a thermostat exist that has iPad functionality?

Trying to automate my flat, I have remote control lighting and multi zone Sonos through the iPad, would like to automate heating next, and then the curtains :P
 
My friend's company develops software to remotely control building systems - things like heat, light and security. They have iPhone apps for that.

Not sure you'd be happy with the licensing fees for one flat and a combi boiler, mind you.
 
Just sellotape the RF controller to the back of your ipad along with all your remote controls and game pads. SIMPLES!
 
I use IR lights, they work very well, but yes proper home automation is expensive, was wondering as I want to replace the wireless thermostat I have as it's not very good programming wise, thoguh very useful to use when in bed. A decent RF thermostat (e.g. REV24RF) is £100 or so, was hoping a unit with WLAN embedded to get commands from an iPad app wouldn't be that much..
 
search some hydroponic chilli growing forums, heating, humidity, co2, lights + fans all controlled by computer on the cheap. not sure about i pad but i've read about people controlling their chilli grows when they are away working using remote access.

edit: valliant boilers controls offer this too if i remember right. stopped fitting their boilers a couple of years ago so not upto spec on them. have a look on their website.

edit: scrub that cant find it there at all now. i know i read about remotely switching the heating on on the way home from work (from mobiles), they might have pulled it due to problems.
 
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Hixxy said:
search some hydroponic chilli growing forums, heating, humidity, co2, lights + fans all controlled by computer on the cheap. not sure about i pad but i've read about people controlling their chilli grows when they are away working using remote access.

edit: valliant boilers controls offer this too if i remember right. stopped fitting their boilers a couple of years ago so not upto spec on them. have a look on their website.

edit: scrub that cant find it there at all now. i know i read about remotely switching the heating on on the way home from work (from mobiles), they might have pulled it due to problems.
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Just saw an Ecobee WiFi Thermostat which looks pretty cool, has Android/iPhone control, plus a very nice remote. Not too bad at ~$400, I am guessing these things are pretty easy to wire in?
 
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