Smart thermostat connection

[Robert Greenwood]

Hi all
My combi boiler currently has a wireless thermostat could i just buy a smart thermostat to connect to my existing receiver or do i need a new receiver to work with a smart thermostat

 

[Deleted member 120897]

That can depend on the brand, if your existing is say Honeywell and your new one you wanted is Hive then new receiver required.

 

[Robert Greenwood]

That can depend on the brand, if your existing is say Honeywell and your new one you wanted is Hive then new receiver required.

Thx i have a honeywell strangely so would any smart honeywell thermostat work potentially then thx

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Thx i have a honeywell strangely so would any smart honeywell thermostat work potentially then thx

No not any, but check the existing receiver with the new it might be compatible. A lot of Honeywell used the bdr91 receiver

 

[Robert Greenwood]

No not any, but check the existing receiver with the new it might be compatible. A lot of Honeywell used the bdr91 receiver

Thx again i honeywell smart thermostat seem quite expensive compared to others is it relatively easy to replace the receiver too mine is located just above my boiler thx again

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Thx again i honeywell smart thermostat seem quite expensive compared to others is it relatively easy to replace the receiver too mine is located just above my boiler thx again

Yes it’s relatively easy. If you’re completely unsure post photos of wiring. Just make sure you get one that supports the switching, not all are voltage free, some are mains only and if yours is extra low then it’ll be no good - switching comes from the boiler.