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Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M] vs Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve

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Key differences between Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M] and Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve

A summary of selected recorded differences between these radiator valves. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

Feature differences among your selected devices
  • External Temperature Sensors (features): Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M] — No; Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve — Yes (Is there a slight temperature difference between the room and around the radiator? You can select a SONOFF Zigbee temp. sensor as the external sensor. When it detects a temperature drop, the radiator immediately turns on, ensuring the room stays warm.).
Specifications to check side by side
  • Thread (connectivity): Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M] — Thread Border Router required; Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve — No.
  • Apple Home (integrations): Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M] — Yes; Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve — SONOFF Hub required (SONOFF lists this model among the Zigbee devices its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) publish to Matter, which is how it reaches the Apple Home app. Apple Home has no Zigbee radio of its own.).
  • Matter (integrations): Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M] — Yes; Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve — SONOFF Hub required (The device is not Matter itself: SONOFF lists it among the Zigbee models its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) republish into Matter.).
  • Battery Type (power): Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M] — 2x AA; Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve — 3x AA.
Information still to confirm
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Apple Home

  • Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]Yes
  • Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator ValveSONOFF Hub required

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Matter

  • Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]Yes
  • Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator ValveSONOFF Hub required

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Connectivity

Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
No
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
No
Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
No
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
No
Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
No
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
No
Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
Thread Border Router required
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
No
Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
No
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
No
Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
Zigbee Hub required
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
Zigbee Hub required

Display

Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
Yes
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
Yes
Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
Not recorded
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
Not recorded

Features

Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
Yes
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
Yes
Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
Yes
Catalog note

Children’s hands on radiator thermostats often lead to incorrect settings and wasted energy. But there is no need to sweat (or freeze) as a result: | Specify in the app or using the operating button on the device that manual settings on the device itself are no longer possible. | This way, kids cannot adjust anything on the smart thermostats, and you can still control the room temperature conveniently via app, voice assistant or room thermostat.

Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
Yes
Catalog note

Prevent children from mishandling the radiator.

Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
Yes
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
Yes
Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
No
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
Yes
Catalog note

Is there a slight temperature difference between the room and around the radiator? You can select a SONOFF Zigbee temp. sensor as the external sensor. When it detects a temperature drop, the radiator immediately turns on, ensuring the room stays warm.

Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
Yes
Catalog note

Prevents damage to radiators owing to open windows or unused rooms.

Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
Yes
Catalog note

Make sure pipes don’t freeze and burst, keeping your home safe.

Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
No
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
Not recorded

Integrations

Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
Yes
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
Yes
Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
Yes
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
SONOFF Hub required
Catalog note

SONOFF lists this model among the Zigbee devices its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) publish to Matter, which is how it reaches the Apple Home app. Apple Home has no Zigbee radio of its own.

Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
Yes
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
Yes
Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
Yes
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
Yes
Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
Yes
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
SONOFF Hub required
Catalog note

The device is not Matter itself: SONOFF lists it among the Zigbee models its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) republish into Matter.

Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
Yes
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
Yes
Catalog note

Pairs with a SmartThings hub as a standard Zigbee device using the SONOFF driver

Power

Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
2 years
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
Not recorded
Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
2x AA
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
3x AA

Scheduling

Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
No
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
No
Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
Yes
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
Yes
Catalog note

Set the heating schedule according to your daily needs, which greatly facilitates your life and only heats when needed.

Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
No
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
No

Sensors

Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
No
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
No
Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]
Yes
Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
Yes
Specifications for Bosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M] versus Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
SpecificationBosch Smart radiator thermostat II [+M]Sonoff Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve
Connectivity
NoNo
NoNo
NoNo
Thread Border Router requiredNo
NoNo
Zigbee Hub requiredZigbee Hub required
Display
YesYes
Not recordedNot recorded
Features
YesYes
Yes
Catalog note

Children’s hands on radiator thermostats often lead to incorrect settings and wasted energy. But there is no need to sweat (or freeze) as a result: | Specify in the app or using the operating button on the device that manual settings on the device itself are no longer possible. | This way, kids cannot adjust anything on the smart thermostats, and you can still control the room temperature conveniently via app, voice assistant or room thermostat.

Yes
Catalog note

Prevent children from mishandling the radiator.

YesYes
NoYes
Catalog note

Is there a slight temperature difference between the room and around the radiator? You can select a SONOFF Zigbee temp. sensor as the external sensor. When it detects a temperature drop, the radiator immediately turns on, ensuring the room stays warm.

Yes
Catalog note

Prevents damage to radiators owing to open windows or unused rooms.

Yes
Catalog note

Make sure pipes don’t freeze and burst, keeping your home safe.

NoNot recorded
Integrations
YesYes
YesSONOFF Hub required
Catalog note

SONOFF lists this model among the Zigbee devices its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) publish to Matter, which is how it reaches the Apple Home app. Apple Home has no Zigbee radio of its own.

YesYes
YesYes
YesSONOFF Hub required
Catalog note

The device is not Matter itself: SONOFF lists it among the Zigbee models its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) republish into Matter.

YesYes
Catalog note

Pairs with a SmartThings hub as a standard Zigbee device using the SONOFF driver

Power
2 yearsNot recorded
2x AA3x AA
Scheduling
NoNo
YesYes
Catalog note

Set the heating schedule according to your daily needs, which greatly facilitates your life and only heats when needed.

NoNo
Sensors
NoNo
YesYes

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