Smart heating controls help you heat your home more efficiently by giving you greater control over when your heating comes on, how each room is heated, and how much energy your system uses. Under the ECO4 scheme, eligible households can receive smart controls as part of a wider whole-house energy improvement plan.

These systems work alongside your boiler or central heating to optimise performance, reduce wasted energy, and help lower your heating bills.

What are smart heating controls?

Smart controls typically include:

• Programmable thermostats
• Smart radiator valves
• App-based temperature control
• Room-by-room heating adjustments
• Learning and scheduling technology

This technology allows you to heat your home based on your lifestyle, preventing unnecessary heating and helping your boiler run more efficiently.

Smart controls under the ECO4 scheme

ECO4 may install smart heating controls when:

• You have a suitable boiler or heating system
• The upgrade helps raise your EPC rating
• It forms part of your whole-house improvement plan
• The system can meaningfully reduce your energy consumption

Smart controls are often installed alongside a new boiler, first-time central heating, or insulation measures to maximise efficiency.

Benefits of smart heating controls

Installing smart heating controls provides:

• Better control over home temperature
• Reduced heating bills
• Less energy waste
• Room-by-room temperature management
• Convenience through mobile app control
• Improved EPC rating

Some systems learn your heating habits and automatically adjust, meaning your home stays comfortable without costly heating mistakes.

How they work with your heating system

Smart controls connect directly to your boiler or radiators and allow you to:

• Set heating schedules
• Monitor energy use
• Turn heating on/off from your phone
• Control different zones or rooms
• Prevent overheating and wasted energy

These improvements help your heating system run more efficiently and reduce strain on your boiler — especially when paired with modern condensing boilers installed under ECO4.

Installation quality

All smart heating control installations under ECO4 are carried out by fully certified, TrustMark-accredited installers, ensuring safe fitting, correct setup, and compatibility with your heating system.

For eligible households, smart heating controls are a simple but powerful upgrade — offering better comfort, lower bills, and improved efficiency as part of your ECO4 whole-house plan.