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I originally wrote this guide back in November 2021 when energy prices started to soar. Over two years later, things I have not improved much and the cost of living continues to have an impact on most people.
With the current cold snap and my recent review of the AENO Seasonal Premium Eco panel heater, I thought it would be a good time to update this post with new and relevant recommendations.
If you have gas heating I have covered smart thermostats before. Companies such as Genius Hub and Tado both have smart thermostatic radiator valves which allow you to warm up different parts of your home at different times, saving quite a lot on energy bills.
I have previously reviewed the excellent but expensive Haverland SmartWave smart electric radiator, which is an excellent option if you want whole home control of your electric heaters.
To preface my recommendations, a lot of these heaters will be more expensive than their non-smart counterparts, so there is no guarantee they will save you money overall. However, setting up schedules for them to go on and off only when needed should, in theory, save you money in the long run.
Panel / Convection Heaters
Aeno Premium Eco Smart LED Heater
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| AENO Smart LED Infrared Panel Heater with WiFi 700W Energy... | Buy on Amazon |
- Output – 760Kw
- Approximate Price: £259
- Freestanding & wall-mountable
- Glass Panel heater
I recently reviewed the Aeno Premium Eco, and it is superb, but it does have a high upfront cost. This claims to do infrared heating, which will provide a direct transfer of heat from the heater to the object without heating the air in between. Infrared heating is supposed to be much more efficient than convection, and this appears to be reflected in the much lower power usage of this heater.
I was a big fan of this heater as it is possible to set it up within the Smart Living app and then integrate it with third-party ecosystems such as Home Assistant, allowing you to integrate it with all the other devices within your smart home.
Wärme WH-20P Electric Wall Heater
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| Wärme WH-20P Designer Electric Heater Low Energy Panel... | Buy on Amazon |
- Output – 2Kw
- Approximate Price: £80
- Wall-mountable
- Panel heater
I previously recommended the more expensive Wärme WH-24P, but they are no longer available.
The Wärme WH-20P has the same power output but costs much less, however it is only wall moutnable.
Devola DVPW2000B Glass Panel Heater
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| Devola Wifi Enabled Smart Electric Glass Panel Heater 2000W... | Buy on Amazon |
- Output – 2Kw, 1.5Kw and 1Kw
- Approximate Price: £125 / £115 / £105
- Freestanding & wall-mountable
- Panel heater
The Devola smart electric heaters come in a close second for reviews. You have different size options, so you can get something to suit your needs and budget.
This heater can be wall-mounted or freestanding. Looking at the product description and Amazon reviews, this will also work with the Smart Life app allowing you to easily integrate it into a larger smart home system.
Devola Eco WiFi
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| Devola 2400W Wifi Enabled Eco Electric Panel Heater, Smart... | £114.99 | Buy on Amazon |
- Output – 2.4kw, 2Kw, 1.5Kw and 1Kw
- Approximate Price: £132 / £120 / £105 / £90
- Freestanding & wall-mountable
- Panel heater
It is not as attractive as the glass panel heater, but it is cheaper and has higher power-rated options. The product specification also indicates this has open window detection, which will help save you more money.
Byecold 900W Far Infrared Heater
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| byecold 900W Far Infrared Heater with WiFi Built-in... | £179.99 | Buy on Amazon |
- Output – 580W / 700W / 900W
- Approximate Price: £145/ £160/ £180
- Wall-mountable
- Infrared Panel heater
It is cheaper than the Aeno, and this includes a remote control, but it is only available in white.
TCP Smart Glass Panel Heater
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| TCP Smart Glass Panel Heater 2000w Black with App, WiFi, 2... |
£99.00 | Buy on Amazon |
- Output – 2000W
- Approximate Price: £112
- Freestanding & wall-mountable
- Panel heater
TCP are a more established brand than some of the others on this list. This works via TCP Smart App with voice control with Alexa and Google Home. It also appears that TCP is another Tuya/Smart Life-compatible product, so it should be possible get it working with Home Assistant.
Mill Heat 99450 Portable Convection Heater
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- Output – 1.2Kw
- Approximate Price: £120
- Freestanding
- Panel / Convection heater
This heater was on my original recommendation list, but since then, several reviews have come in stating various issues with the WiFi and poor support. I am leaving it on the list as it is still an option, but I’d recommend selecting one of the other choices.
Oil Filled Radiators
MYLEK Oil Filled Radiator Portable Heater
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| MYLEK Oil Filled Radiator Portable Smart Heater 2.5KW WiFi... |
£99.99 | Buy on Amazon |
- Output – 2.5Kw
- Approximate Price: £120
- Freestanding
- Oil filled
- White
This is the only oil-filled option I could find with some decent reviews. Quite ugly compared to the panel options, but these tend to be a good option as temporary solutions that you may move around the home. Oil radiators are often regarded as being more efficient than panel heaters, they take longer to warm up but slower to cool down.
This is another Tuya/Smart Life-compatible product.
TCP Smart Wi-Fi Radiator
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| TCP Smart Wi-Fi Radiator, Oil Filled, 1000 W, 585 mm Wide -... |
£386.99 | Buy on Amazon |
- Output – 0.5Kw / 0.75Kw / 1Kw / 1.5Kw
- Approximate Price: £245/ £280/ £344/ £457
- Wall mounted
- Oil filled radiator
This was on my original list and had no reviews at the time, but it now has quite a few poor reviews. Issues inbclude it being a nightmare to set up and the Amazon EU models not working with the UK Alexa skill.
Being oil-filled they work in a similar manner, they take a while to heat up but are also slow to cool down and they work well when used for longer periods vs the short blast you may have from a panel heater.
Fan Heaters
NEDIS WiFi Smart Fan Heater
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- Output – 1.8Kw
- Appoximate Price: £22
- Fan heater
Fan heaters are good for getting a quick blast of heat on, particularly cold days. The oscillating heater switches to 1800 W to quickly heat up the room and it drops the power to 900 W when it approaches the target temperature.
[Original Post 9th of November 2021)
[Updated on 16th January 2024]
I am James, a UK-based tech enthusiast and the Editor and Owner of Mighty Gadget, which I’ve proudly run since 2007. Passionate about all things technology, my expertise spans from computers and networking to mobile, wearables, and smart home devices.
As a fitness fanatic who loves running and cycling, I also have a keen interest in fitness-related technology, and I take every opportunity to cover this niche on my blog. My diverse interests allow me to bring a unique perspective to tech blogging, merging lifestyle, fitness, and the latest tech trends.
In my academic pursuits, I earned a BSc in Information Systems Design from UCLAN, before advancing my learning with a Master’s Degree in Computing. This advanced study also included Cisco CCNA accreditation, further demonstrating my commitment to understanding and staying ahead of the technology curve.
I’m proud to share that Vuelio has consistently ranked Mighty Gadget as one of the top technology blogs in the UK. With my dedication to technology and drive to share my insights, I aim to continue providing my readers with engaging and informative content.
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