Tenants add time to the timer and select their desired room temperature. When this time has elapsed the heating will turn off. This is the core operating function of the TIME:O:STAT and ensures the heating can not be left running full blast when tenants are not home. The default maximum duration a user can set for each heating period is 2 hours. The default duration limit is 2 hours but this can be changed in the advanced settings.

The ONE has this countdown option instead of the regular countdown. ECO Boost will automatically reduce the selected target temperature after 30 minutes of boost. The remainder of the countdown will complete at the lower ECO Boost temperature. Start boost and eco boost temperatures and durations can be set in the landlord app. The TIME:O:STAT ONE always uses this feature and the defaults are 24 degrees for the first 30 minutes and dropping to 21 degrees for the remaining 1hr 30mins.

This option allows up to 8 hours to be added to the countdown duration at any time of the day. The longer the period of time added to the timer the lower the maximum temperature limit. 0-2 hours the occupant can set the maximum temperature as normal. If 3-4 hours are added, the temperature is limited to a maximum of 21C. If 5-6 hours are added, the temperature is limited to 20C. If 7-8 hours are added, the temperature is limited to 19C. Night restriction can be selected to limit comfort mode to the night hours of 8pm and 8 am. This allows longer periods of time to be added to the TIME:O:STAT on cold nights, but prevents the comfort mode function being used during the day.

There are two main program mode options when setting up the TIME:O:STAT.  Either auto program mode, or using a 24hr schedule can be selected. Auto-program gives tenants flexibility to set two heating start times. The heating will automatically turn on at those times for a duration set by the landlord. (Start times can only be set by the landlord with the TIME:O:STAT ONE). Alternatively, the TIME:O:STAT ONE has the option of a 24hr schedule. This will allow the landlord to set 4 times and temperatures throughout the day, for a full background heating program schedule. Both programs allow tenants to boost the heating using the countdown timer. Program modes can be disabled entirely.

The auto-program allows a limited period of time to be automatically added to the TIME:O:STAT countdown timer twice per day. This allows occupants to wake and return to a warm house. On the CLASSIC, pressing the (:t:) button will activate auto-program mode and bring up two start times at the top of the screen. These start times can be easily adjusted by the occupants, but the duration is set by the landlord at installation. The default is a 1 hour auto program, twice per day. This can be adjusted in the advanced settings to 2 or 3 hours twice per day. The auto program default start temperature is 21C, but this can also be changed. Tenants can also boost the the heating at any time by adding time to the countdown. The tenants do not have the ability to change the auto-program time with the TIME:O:STAT ONE.

This option deactivates the auto program if the TIME:O:STAT has been left idle for 48 hours. This prevents prolonged periods of automatic heating when occupants may be away from the property. The auto-program can be reactivated by the occupants by simply pressing the (:t:) button.

An alternative to the auto program mode, this option creates a more structured heating program profile. Morning, Day, Evening and Overnight temperatures and times are set by the landlord. These change the heating level throughout the day. Tenants can also boost the heating at anytime by adding time to the countdown. (The 24hr schedule is not compatible with the minimum temperature feature).

This feature ensures the house does not fall below a certain temperature level. These are used to ensure tenants are comfortable at night or can be set to protect your pipes from freezing during periods when the house is unoccupied. The minimum temperature level is selected in the advanced settings and can work alongside the auto-program. With The CONNECT and ONE models, minimum temperatures can be split into daytime and nighttime values.  This option is not compatible with the 24hr schedule. The default minimum temperature is 14C but this can be changed in the advanced settings or disabled if desired.

The default maximum temperature that can be selected on the TIME:O:STAT is 28C. This can be restricted in the advanced settings if desired.

When this option is selected, the TIME:O:STAT will automatically disable many of its features during the summer months. During June, July and August the maximum temperature will be set to 23C and ECO Boost enabled. All minimum temperatures, heating programs and comfort mode will be disabled. All previous saved settings are reinstated on the 1st September.

There are two different water heating modes that apply to the 2-channel TIME:O:STAT models only. Water can either be heated using 2 daily 3hr heating programs, or set to continuous mode. Pressing the hot water button advances the hot water heating in program mode, but switches the hot water off/on with the continuous setting.

No external battery sensors are required. When this option is selected, if there is a sudden drop in room temperature, (likely due to an open window or door), any active heating demand will be cancelled. This integrated feature avoids the micromanagement associated with changing the batteries in multiple sensors.

The TIME:O:STAT ONE has a in-built humidity sensor. You can receive SMART humidity notifications to your phone if the humidity reaches high levels.

If you have a Wi-Fi connection in the property you can manage the heating with the TIME:O:STAT ONE model. The app works with Apple IOS and Android phones and tablets. You can manage 100+ properties with a single login. Key features include being able to turn on the heating remotely, (useful if you have new guests/tenants moving in). You can also remotely change the advanced settings, save them as defaults, and apply them to your whole portfolio. The app allows access to useful metrics, such as user and house ratings. Your tenants can be confident that an active demand can not be cancelled. So, while the landlord can change settings, disable programs and adjust maximum and minimum temperatures, they can not cancel a heating countdown if the tenants have initiated it. Wi-Fi connection and monitoring the heating with the landlord app is optional and not required for normal operation. Similar to the CLASSIC model, the CONNECT and ONE models work straight out of the box. Advanced settings on the CONNECT can be changed via a PIN locked menu on the screen of the TIME:O:STAT, so no app is required. Advanced settings on ONE are changed via Bluetooth using the Landlord App. No Wi-Fi or login is required, just the 4 digit PIN. All advanced settings can also be changed remotely via Wi-Fi if desired.

The landlord app generates a user rating for each property and lists it on the portfolio screen. The user rating is a 1 to 5 score, based on a 7 day average of the temperate the tenants initiate a countdown boost. This is compared to other HMOs of a similar size in the same area. Low ratings can indicate the TIME:O:STAT is located in a poor position or tenants are boosting the heating at high room temperatures.

The landlord app generates a house rating for each property and lists it on the portfolio screen. The house rating is a 1 to 5 score, based on a 7 day average of the rate of temperate loss from the property. This is compared to HMOs of a similar size in the area. Low ratings can indicate a requirement for; improve insulation, better efficiency of the heating system, or that tenants are regularly leaving windows open in the property.