{
  "id": 5552592,
  "title": "IFA Finally Showed Me a Smart Answer for Home Radiator Heating",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/ifa-finally-showed-me-a-smart-answer-for-home-radiator-heating",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-04T12:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNET",
    "slug": "cnet",
    "url": "https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/finally-ifa-showed-me-a-smart-answer-for-home-radiator-heating/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At the IFA 2026 trade show, Sonoff showcased an innovative solution for homes that rely on traditional radiator heating: the TRV Smart Thermostatic Radiator Valve. This device fits directly onto the valve pipe of a conventional radiator, enabling users to control the heating with an app on their smartphone. Available for $35 on Sonoff's website, the valve supports both Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature settings and offers a variety of features, including temperature plans, an IPS color screen, low-battery alerts, frost protection reminders, anti-calcification maintenance tips, and even integration with window sensors to halt heating when windows are opened. A child lock is also included to prevent accidental adjustments by curious hands.\n\nFor homes with a mix of radiator and central heating systems, or those with radiators in specific rooms, this smart valve offers similar cost savings and convenience compared to smart thermostats designed for central heating systems. Additionally, Sonoff introduced another smart radiator solution called the Thermostat Core during IFA 2026. This product is tailored for hydronic underfloor heating systems, allowing users to control the system via an app and schedule heating based on room temperatures. Like the TRV Smart Thermostatic Radiator Valve, the Thermostat Core includes frost protection and presence-activated screens. While pricing details for the Thermostat Core were not available during IFA, Sonoff promised to provide updates once they became known.",
  "summary": "Sonoff arrived at IFA with a much-needed smart solution for radiators and I’m very happy.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}