The Homely system is a smart home solution designed to optimise the performance of heat pumps and efficiently manage heating and hot water systems. It combines hardware, such as the Homely Hub, with software via the Homely app, allowing homeowners to configure schedules, adjust settings, and monitor their system remotely.
How Does Homely Work?
Homely sends precise signals to your heat pump to activate heating or hot water based on your personalised schedule. Unlike systems that rely on basic relays, Homely continuously adjusts the power of your heat pump, maximising efficiency, minimising costs, and ensuring optimal comfort.
While other products may claim similar benefits, they lack Homely’s level of control. This fine-tuned approach is crucial for efficiency and cost savings, providing a smooth, consistent performance—more like a quiet hum in the background rather than a disruptive on-off cycle.
Homely helps you manage your heating and hot water with intelligent, automated control, supporting:
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Scheduling and management – Set heating and hot water to match your lifestyle.
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Boosting on request – Instantly increase heating or hot water when needed.
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Weather compensation – Adapts to external factors like solar gains for maximum efficiency.
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Home learning (mode-dependent) – Learns how your home retains heat for smarter heating adjustments.
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Tariff optimisation (mode-dependent) – Heats your home during lower-cost tariff periods to save money.
What is Managed by the Heat Pump Controller?
Certain functions are controlled by the heat pump itself and must be configured separately, including:
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Legionella cycles
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Defrost cycles
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Heat pump capacity
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Short cycling prevention
If you require adjustments to these settings, they should be configured through the heat pump controller.