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Is your heating system compatible?
Boilers, hot-water systems and controls vary. Check compatibility before buying rather than assuming every home can use the same setup.
Aubenord recommendation
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen)
Adjust the room temperature without leaving your dog.
Remote heating control can make a small daily task easier while your dog settles. This UK/European 3rd Gen model works with compatible heating systems and needs the right installation.
Older-model buying note: Google says European supplies are limited to existing stock. This is separate from the support withdrawal for earlier generations. Check current support and the total installed cost before ordering.
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REMOTE HOME COMFORT
Out for the day? Adjust the heating without heading home.
Check the temperature in the Nest app and adjust your heating when plans change. The thermostat learns your routine to build an automatic heating schedule, giving you a simple way to manage home comfort while your pets are at home.
Remote controlCheck the thermostat temperature and adjust your heating from your phone when you are out.
Learning schedulesBuild an automatic heating schedule around your household routine, including the times your pets stay home.
Works with your heatingThe included Heat Link connects to a compatible heating system. Check your setup before buying.
WHAT TO CHECK FIRST
Four things to check before buying a smart thermostat
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Is Wi-Fi available for remote control?
Connect the thermostat to home Wi-Fi to check and adjust it through the Nest app while you are away.
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Have you planned installation?
Google recommends professional installation. Include installation in your budget and confirm where the thermostat should sit.
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What happens when you leave home?
Review Home/Away Assist and Eco Temperatures when pets remain at home. Choose settings that suit their comfort rather than assuming an empty-house routine will suit them.
FIT, USE & SAFETY
Set it up around your home and your pets
Confirm heating compatibility and arrange professional installation. Choose a thermostat position that reflects the area you want to monitor, then check your schedule and Away/Eco settings. It controls the connected heating system; it does not independently regulate every room or provide cooling.
Buying for a UK installation: use Google’s UK configuration page to check remaining stock. Confirm the European 3rd-generation model, included Heat Link and installer’s full fitted price before ordering; a North American model is not a direct substitute.
For a new installation, compare Hive Thermostat Mini’s current UK packages. It offers app-based schedules and a professional-installation option. Have the installer check your exact heating system, required hub/receiver and total package cost. This is an alternative to assess, not a claim that every boiler is compatible.
UK product and package information checked 4 October 2026. Stock and installed prices must be confirmed at purchase.
THE QUICK DECISION
What we like, what to know, and who it may suit
Why we like it
Being able to check and adjust the heating from your phone is useful when you are out and your pets are at home. Automatic schedules make the everyday routine simpler.
What to know
For a replacement, have the installer confirm compatibility with the existing controls. For a first installation, compare current support, hardware availability and the full fitted price with alternatives.
Who it may suit
Pet owners with a compatible heating system who want convenient remote heating control and automatic schedules.
AUBENORD VERDICT
Worth considering for a compatible existing Nest setup; compare the longer-term options for a new installation.
Check compatibility, details & price at Google ↗Remote control • Learning schedules • Heat Link • Professional installation recommendedAubenord does not sell this product and currently receives no commission from this link.RELATED PRODUCTS
