Pros & Cons
Pros
The device automatically raises the internal plunger to its top limit. This relieves all pressure on the plunger between the sensor on top and the valve below. When setup, the app is very usefull for controlling the valve functions.
Box claims potential savings of up to 30% on heating costs due to it's ability to be flexible rather than heating rooms unnecessarily. More importantly helps each family member set the temperature in their own room to a level they find comfortable.
I also like the sleek, white, modern design which i think is elegant, particularly due to rounded edges throughout. An impressive upgrade. Mines mines 1.
They are not too noisy - definitely audible but not too bad. One of the six that i have already bought had a leaky battery which needed replacement.
Works fine and has plenty of adjustments for timings. This does the job nicely. Now the downsides / workarounds:1. See point 2.
Cons
There are simpler ways to be more ecologically aware. Controlling the valves via bluetooth is a real limitation. The valves will not link to any other smart home devices such as a smart home thermostat. The valve profiles make no difference.
It's not the sleekest or prettiest of devices. Don't buy until app is fixed. That makes buying a bluetooth version pointless.
Highlights
Quality
Found these valves very easy to install as replacements and very effective
Extremely efficient thermostats that are easy to fit and work exactly as they say they do
They do make noise when operating and i did have two valves out of the six that i bought that were very noisy or became very noisy
They rely on the boiler providing heat and have no ability to turn on the boiler itself
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- This product had a total of 459 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jan 11 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It doesnt have alexa compatibility as it only communicates with the app over bluetooth
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
They rely on the boiler providing heat and have no ability to turn on the boiler itself
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
They do make noise when operating and i did have two valves out of the six that i bought that were very noisy or became very noisy
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I replaced one immediately via amazon but the second one i was too late to return
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Although noisy it still works
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However i would not like to have this installed in a bedroom
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Personally i would only buy the m model as bluetooth and phone setting up would be too complicated and drive you to distraction
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
No adapter for drayton trv valve