Plumbing merchant Wolseley is highlighting the growing need for installers to be knowledgeable of smart controls as it launches a new guide to making the right product choices.

Richard Harvey, Category Director for Heating and Renewables at Wolseley, comments: “Words such as ‘smart’ and ‘connected’ can conjure up thoughts of complexity. In reality, there is nothing to fear. With the excellent training being offered by manufacturers, installers should lead the revolution when it comes to specifying and installing smart controls.”

Wolseley’s smart control guide contains a range of smart controls from brands such as Nest, Honeywell, Drayton and Salus. It outlines the key features of each device so installers can specify the best products for their customers.

The guide also offers compatibility information on a wide range of products, including each device’s ability to connect with different boiler types, the availability of relevant mobile apps, and their compatibility with home assistants such as Alexa and Google Home.

Richard Harvey continues: “With the updates to our website and our new smart controls guide, installers should always have the correct information for the job, without having to visit a branch for professional advice.

“We hope that the website and smart control guide serve as a simple way for our customers to educate their own clients and lead the way in making connected heating controls a reality for their customers.”

To find out more about Wolseley’s range of smart controls, visit https://www.wolseley.co.uk/smart-control-guide/