14th March 2016

Viessmann launches the UK's first WiFi-enabled boiler

Leading international heating systems manufacturer Viessmann has announced it is introducing the first domestic heating boilers with WiFi and Internet connectivity.

At the EcoBuild exhibition and conference in London, international heating systems manufacturer Viessmann announced it is introducing the first domestic heating boilers with WiFi and Internet connectivity. This new technology will enable homeowners to control their heating and hot water settings from anywhere in the world that has a mobile phone or Internet connection, simply by using the new, free Viessmann Vicare app.

The app – available for Apple and Android smartphones, as well as the iPad, iPod touch and Android tablets – allows homeowners to set the boiler’s daily programme and to adjust the boiler’s functions, improving heating comfort and convenience and saving unnecessary energy costs. The app will also remind the homeowner and the homeowner’s chosen registered gas engineer when the boiler’s annual service is due.

Unlike other apps for domestic boilers, which communicate only with thermostats, Viessmann’s is the first to connect with the boiler and to continually monitor its performance. If a technical fault should develop, the app will automatically inform the gas engineer, with a diagnosis of the problem and list of the parts needed for rectification.

All new Viessmann Vitodens 100 and 200 gas condensing boilers, which go on sale in September, can be WiFi enabled. All 100 and 200 range models installed since 2007 can also be WiFi enabled retrospectively, with a £60 control accessory. Internet connectivity is achieved via Viessmann’s Vitocom 100 system, which connects to the homeowners’ WiFi.

Viessmann’s marketing director, Darren McMahon commented: “We’re living in an increasingly connected world where we expect to have all information at our fingertips, and the health and servicing needs of our domestic heating and hot water boilers should be no different. Internet-enabled boilers are a big step forward in boiler development and Viessmann is proud to be the first manufacturer to make this available.

“We’ve given homeowners increased security and the potential to save money and reduce their carbon footprint, whilst increasing peace of mind.”

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