Practical testing …
Once the installation is done, the configuration is done via app. This worked well right away and is also very well described in the Netatmo manual.
Once this is done, the thermostat is connected to the relay, and the relay is connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi.
Operation …
Programming is done via app, that is, from a cell phone or tablet. This works very well, even outside your own network via the Internet.
If you want to temporarily change the temperature manually, you can do so directly on the thermostat or in the app. The function is called manual boost and the temperature is maintained for 3 hours by default. After this time, it jumps back to the stored program.
To do this, simply press the top (+) or bottom (-). On the thermostat itself, you press on the front. Yes, press correctly, the whole housing then rocks a bit, but that is intentional.
Creating programs is relatively easy and there is a step by step assisted procedure.
It may be that the result does not quite meet the needs, but this can be easily corrected manually.
Furthermore, there are also 2 buttons in the app for frost protection and outdoors.
Parameter …
The thermostat can work with 2 different control parameters. There is a certain intelligence behind it, and the ideal settings the thermostat works itself out.
You should therefore look in the settings to see if the correct boiler is preset, the rest is done itself.
Evaluation …
The evaluation shows a very interesting graphical representation.
What is noticeable here is the inertia of the heating system. Only about 1-1.5h after switching on the boiler, the temperature becomes noticeable at the ACTUAL temperature.
Furthermore, you can see how quickly/slowly the temperature drops in the evening after the heating has been set to night setback (19°C).
From this you can see how well insulated the apartment is, or whether a night setback brings anything at all or should be adjusted again in time.
In addition, there is a monthly energy saving report to help you save money with your heating system.
Let’s move on to the Netatmo Smart Thermostat Result and general impression …