Grant UK announced on 30 June 2022 that the NeoAir V2-M wireless programmable room thermostat is now available, joining its Uflex NeoStat V2 and Edge controls1. All three are compatible with the Grant Uflex and Uflex MINI underfloor heating systems1.
The NeoAir V2-M is a battery powered programmable room thermostat with wireless RF connectivity1. According to Grant UK, it can be used as a thermostat, a time clock, or as both a thermostat and hot water timer1. One remote sensor can be connected to it, either to monitor floor temperature or to provide remote air temperature sensing1. When paired to the NeoHub and NeoApp, it is also compatible with single or multiple wireless air sensors, which Grant UK says makes it suited to large, open plan properties where an average air temperature needs to be calculated1.
Like the NeoStat V2 and Edge controls, the NeoAir V2-M has a white cased design, illuminated soft touch keys, Self-Learning Preheat functionality and multiple programming options1. It is designed to work with the UH8-RF Wiring Centre, also available from Grant UK, which has 8 zones, each able to connect to up to four actuators, with the NeoAir thermostats communicating with the wiring centre wirelessly via an RF signal1.
"The NeoAir also uses a mesh strengthening network which means that the connectivity improves when multiple devices are used, increasing the range when compared to standard RF thermostats."
Paul Wakefield, Grant UK's Managing Director, said the company was "very pleased to add a wireless thermostat to our controls offering" and described the NeoAir V2-M as simple to install and user-friendly for homeowners, with the added benefit of not requiring wiring1.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power | Battery powered1 |
| Connectivity | Wireless RF1 |
| Functions | Thermostat, time clock, or thermostat and hot water timer1 |
| Sensors | One remote sensor (floor or remote air temperature); multiple wireless air sensors with NeoHub and NeoApp1 |
| Wiring centre | UH8-RF, 8 zones, up to four actuators per zone1 |
| Compatibility | Grant Uflex and Uflex MINI underfloor heating systems1 |
Why it matters for households
Underfloor heating controls determine when and how much heat a system delivers, so the choice between wired and wireless room thermostats affects both installation and day to day running. A wireless thermostat removes the need to run wiring to the thermostat position, which Grant UK says can make installation quicker1. For a household, that can matter where floors are already finished or where a thermostat needs to sit away from the manifold.
The NeoAir V2-M's sensor options bear on how a home is heated rather than how much it costs to run. A single remote sensor can monitor floor temperature or air temperature elsewhere in the room, and multiple wireless air sensors paired through the NeoHub and NeoApp allow an average air temperature to be calculated across a large or open plan space1. Grant UK states that the mesh strengthening network improves connectivity as more devices are added, increasing range compared with standard RF thermostats1. No running cost, efficiency or savings figures were given in the announcement, and no independent test results have been reported.
What happens next
No launch date beyond 30 June 2022, pricing, availability date for the wider Uflex range or installer training details were given in the announcement1.