Summary
Resideo’s latest UK energy attitudes research reveals that concerns about energy costs remain high, with 74% of homeowners who took part in the poll worried about winter bills for 2025–2026. The survey highlights a major opportunity for HVAC installers: almost half of homeowners rely on professional advice when choosing heating controls. While 48% of respondents already use a smart thermostat, some of those without connected heating solutions said it was due to cost perceptions or lack of awareness of benefits. By recommending smart thermostats and zoning systems, installers can help homeowners optimise heating, improve comfort and potentially reduce energy consumption.
Smart thermostats could help tackle energy costs as 74% of UK homeowners who took part in a Resideo study worry about winter bills
New research from Resideo indicates that energy costs remain a major concern for many UK households, highlighting the growing role smart heating controls and professional installers can play in helping homeowners better manage heating use.
According to the latest energy attitudes research from Resideo, 74% of the UK homeowners who responded said they were concerned about energy bills for the winter of 2025–2026, compared to 70% the previous year. The findings offer an opportunity to installers to offer smart heating technology and professional guidance to help households gain better control over their energy usage, particularly as more homeowners explore connected heating solutions.
Energy costs remain a key concern for homeowners
The survey suggests that energy affordability continues to be a major issue for many UK households.
Nearly three-quarters of respondents said they were worried about winter energy costs, reflecting fact that balancing energy prices and household budgets remain a priority.
As homeowners look for ways to better manage heating usage, technologies such as smart thermostats and zoning systems could be a cost-effective control upgrade.
Smart thermostat adoption continues to grow
The research also highlights a steady increase in the adoption of connected heating controls.
Around 48% of respondents to the poll already owned a smart thermostat, allowing them to manage heating through mobile apps or connected home platforms.
Among those who have installed smart thermostats, the most common motivations include:
- Remote heating control via smartphone (38%)
- Compatibility with voice assistants (25%)
- Energy-saving settings and automated schedules (23%)
These features enable households to better align heating with daily routines and occupancy patterns.
Installers are a trusted source of advice
Homeowners are relying on professional expertise for connected technology control
The survey shows that:
- 48% of homeowners who took part depend on installers for advice when choosing thermostats
- 67% prefer professional installation
This underlines the important role HVAC installers play in helping homeowners select the right heating control solutions.
By explaining how modern heating controls work, installers can help customers understand how to improve comfort while managing heating usage more efficiently.
Cost and awareness remain barriers
While interest in smart heating technology is growing, the research identifies several barriers that still prevent some households from upgrading.
The main reasons the homeowner respondents gave for not installing a connected thermostat were:
- Not seeing the need for it (39%)
- Perception that smart heating systems are too expensive (27%)
This suggests that greater awareness of the benefits of smart heating controls could encourage more homeowners to consider upgrading their systems.
Zoning systems offer potential for more efficient heating control
The research also reveals differences in how homeowners prefer to heat their homes.
- 55% heat the entire home at once
- 43% prefer heating only the rooms they use
This highlights the potential advantages of zoning technology, which allows homeowners to control heating in individual rooms.
Zoning systems can help reduce unnecessary heating in unused spaces while maintaining comfort where it is needed.
Smart heating solutions from Resideo
Resideo offers a range of Honeywell Home smart heating controls designed to help homeowners gain greater control over their heating systems.
These include evohome, which enables control of up to 12 individual heating zones through a single app, and the T6R smart thermostat, which includes features such as geofencing, hot water control and compatibility with selected smart home platforms.