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How do I use in-app boosts and how do I check my heating and hot water is on?

For Heating

On the Homely App's home page you will be able to see when heating boost is toggled ON when the slider is displayed as below.

Heat boost toggle

To tell when your heating is ON, the heating icon on the home page will be lit up in green, highlighted in the image below.

Heat boost card highlight

How does the heating boost work?
The heating boost will temporarily increase your target temperature to 25 degrees for the duration you have selected, this typically results in your heat pump running at the maximum allowable radiator temperature. 


For Hot Water

On the Homely App's home page you will be able to see if the hot water is toggled ON when the slider is displayed as below.

Hot water boost toggle
To tell when your hot water is ON, the hot water icon on the home page will be lit up in green, highlighted in the image below.

Hot water boost card circle

How does the hot water boost work?
The hot water boost will temporarily set your hot water to the temperature you have selected in the "More" section for the duration provided.