Heat Pump Smart Controls: Maximising Efficiency with Technology

Why Controls Matter for Heat Pumps

Unlike gas boilers where a basic thermostat is adequate, heat pumps benefit enormously from intelligent controls. The right control system can improve efficiency by 15–25%, directly reducing electricity bills.

Weather Compensation

The most important control feature — adjusts flow temperature based on outdoor temperature. All new installations should have this enabled.

Compatible Smart Thermostats

• Tado: Weather-adaptive, geofencing, app control
• Hive Active Heating: Multi-zone support
• Honeywell EvoHome: Excellent for multi-zone systems
• Nest Learning Thermostat: Learning features

Manufacturer Apps

Mitsubishi MELCloud, Daikin Online Controller, Vaillant multiMATIC, Samsung SmartThings — provide flow temperature control and advanced scheduling.