Review: the smart thermostat from momit

01Review: conclusion on the momit thermostat

The smart thermostat from momit can be used with any central heating boiler. For example, it is possible to create different schedules. On the basis of the weekly weather forecast, you know exactly when the heating will or will not come on. With this smart thermometer you can save as much as thirty percent energy. Furthermore, the purchase costs of just over 100 euros are also quite reasonable.

02Full review of momit

The intelligent thermostat from momit is wireless, so it can easily be moved to another corner of the room. So you do not have a thermostat that is screwed to a central spot, and you keep the freedom to arrange your interior differently. This is a plus point compared with other smart thermostats. The condition for this, however, is that you use the MHEKV1 extension kit. On the other hand, there is an important downside: in practice, the momit seems to drain the AA batteries quite quickly.

Just as you can easily move the momit, the installation of the momit also goes smoothly. This does not mean, however, that you have to sacrifice possibilities, because in this respect the manufacturer goes very far. For example, you can program room by room and the system is intelligent enough to switch off the heating when nobody is at home.

One of the strong points of momit is certainly the purchase price, which is low compared with competitors. Nor do you have to deal with recurring subscription costs, while it is still a good smart thermostat that offers many possibilities. On the other hand, you have to buy all kinds of extras, such as the previously mentioned MHEKV1 extension kit. The cables for connecting to your central heating boiler are not supplied either. The manufacturer apparently assumes that you already have them or thinks you should just go to the DIY store. On the other hand, the required AA batteries are supplied as standard.

It is good to know that, in addition to controlling the temperature, you can also control, for example, air conditioners that both cool and heat. What is not possible, however, and this is quite a downside compared with, for example, the Hive thermostat, is controlling the hot water system. A number of other good functionalities that we know from other thermostats do return. One example is the Smart Mode, which is strongly reminiscent of the intelligent Nest functions. In this mode, your smart thermostat learns when you manually raise or lower the temperature and suggests new settings on that basis. Handy!

Registration and first use

To be able to use all the functionalities, it is necessary to register with momit. This is possible from the app. For this, a number of personal details must be provided, such as the name, the language and so on. In addition, it is necessary to provide the details of the boiler, the floor area, the address of the home and similar data. Momit needs this data to guarantee proper operation. The address is used for geofencing, for example, but also to retrieve local weather data. In our view this registration process runs very smoothly, and that is a plus point.

After installing the app and configuring various devices in your smart home, which in practice is done via the handy Start Assistant, a number of handy things can still be configured. Geofencing can be switched on or off and you can indicate when you get up, come home, are at work, go to sleep and so on. The smart thermostat also uses this information to ensure optimal operation. It already shows the far-reaching intelligence of this thermostat, but you do sacrifice a little privacy for it.

Momit app

As soon as the assistant has been configured, you can get started with the momit app. In our view this app is clearly designed. On the home screen you immediately see all registered devices, each with its own ambient temperature. You also immediately see the status of the device. By tapping on a device, you can adjust a few things. Everything is neatly displayed in Dutch and provided with icons that make it extra easy to understand. By clicking on the calendar icon, for example, a calendar setting can be programmed.

In the submenu, more options can be found. Here, for example, a new device or a new user can be added. The average temperature and the average humidity are also shown here. It is also possible, for example, to read the weather. Of course there are also other applications for that, which are probably somewhat handier to use. Up to this point, everything is in any case very clear.

When the configurations are tinkered with, it does become somewhat more complex for most people. For example, it is possible to program the hysteresis between 0.3º and 1.9º, a temperature compensation can be applied, and so on. It shows how far you can go in adjusting and programming your smart thermostat.

The smart thermostat put to the test

Of course it is not only about the app, and we also take a close look at the smart thermostat. We think the smart thermostat looks a bit too square, but that is of course personal and there are more than enough people who find exactly that modern and stylish. Moreover, you have a choice of different colours, so there is a suitable model for every interior. This too is a plus point compared with other smart thermostats, which often impose a single, sometimes somewhat futuristic design.

The smart momit thermostat has a large and bright screen, although the housing feels somewhat fragile and the system also eats batteries. Thanks to the many possibilities, here too you can enter your work rhythm or adjust the temperature.

Furthermore, the manufacturer states that you can save up to 30% with this smart thermostat, but in practice that of course depends on various factors. A substantial saving of up to 20% is, however, very realistic for the average Dutch person. Especially the integration of the MyBudget function, with which you program a monthly energy budget, is an important plus point in this respect.

03Connecting the gateway

First of all, it is necessary to connect the gateway. To connect the gateway, the power supply must first be connected. For this, you connect the USB cable. Then you need to connect the gateway to the router via the ethernet cable. Once the three status LEDs start to light up, the connection has succeeded.

04Installing the thermostat

Now remove the connection plate that you find on the back of the thermostat and pass the connection wires through the opening in this plate. Screw the connection plate to the wall and connect the wires according to the wiring diagram in the installation manual. Now insert the two AA batteries and attach the thermostat housing to the mounted connection plate. Then switch on the thermostat and let it synchronise with the gateway. This takes a maximum of one minute. When the connection LED lights up, both devices are connected to each other.

05Fitting the extension kit

Now the extension kit can also be fitted. For this, installation wires again need to be provided. The installation wires can be connected both when they come out of the wall and when they come out of the heating. There are two openings provided for this. Consult the wiring diagram again to check how the various wires are to be connected. At the end, the power wires can be connected, but of course first switch off the power beforehand until the installation is fully completed.

06Configuring momit

Finally, it is necessary to create an account with momit and provide a number of personal details. Now the three devices can also be added to the Start Assistant. For this, it is necessary to enter the serial number or scan the QR code. Go through the various steps of the Start Assistant and decide on a number of configurations yourself. Do you want to use geolocation or not? How are you going to set up the calendar? And are you going to configure different devices in your home differently? You decide it entirely yourself.

07How do you install momit?

The smart system momit Home consists of a smart thermostat and a gateway, optionally supplemented with the separately available extension kit. The gateway is connected to the internet via the router and is the communication channel between the app, the smart thermostat and other momit devices. The thermostat, in turn, is used to control the boiler and thus also the temperature. The extension kit, in turn, is used to switch the heating wirelessly.

08Frequently asked questions about momit

The momit Home thermostat is a smart thermostat with many possibilities and an attractive price tag. As standard it is supplied without an extension kit, but we definitely recommend this kit. In addition, there are a few more things you should know about this smart thermostat. In this FAQ you will find a number of important answers.

From three similar manual adjustments, momit notices this. If, for example, the temperature is adjusted from 21°C to 19°C every Friday evening at 19:00, the smart thermostat will adjust the schedule and adopt this. This smart function can, however, be switched off if desired.