Octopus Energy is advising customers to make a simple adjustment to their home heating settings that could save them up to £145 on energy bills. As the colder months approach, the energy provider emphasizes the importance of using thermostats efficiently to maximize savings and comfort.
The company explains that frequently switching your thermostat on and off or using it as a boost can waste energy. Instead, they recommend setting a steady temperature between 18-21°C and leaving it consistent. Lowering the thermostat by just one degree can lead to substantial savings on heating costs.
To optimize energy use without sacrificing comfort, Octopus Energy promotes the benefits of smart heating controls. Customers can replace traditional thermostats and heating controls with smart solutions from tado°, which can be easily managed via the tado° app or integrated with smart home systems like Apple HomeKit, Google Home, or Amazon Alexa.
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The tado° system offers features such as turning down heating when the home is empty and boosting it upon return, detecting open windows to avoid heating losses, and automatically regulating temperature according to user schedules. This intelligent control ensures efficient heating tailored to lifestyle patterns, reducing energy waste.
Octopus Energy also notes that the latest tado° X models are compatible with the smart home standard Matter, allowing seamless integration with existing smart devices if a Thread Border Router is available. Users without such routers can connect via the tado° X Starter Kit or an additional Bridge X. It’s important to be aware that the Internet Bridge from the older V3+ series does not support tado° X.
In summary, by making simple thermostat adjustments and embracing smart heating technology, households can enjoy greater comfort and significant reductions in their energy bills this winter.