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Do you have to buy a new water heater to get the Hilo smart solution?

At this time you must replace your water heater in order to install the Hilo solution. The water heater is not included in our offer. However, in future it may be possible to install our solution in pre-existing water heaters.

Beta project – Smart solution for water heaters

How to pair the electric water heater controller with the Hilo hub?
Are the water heaters ready to participate in challenges as soon as they’re installed?
What happens if I touch my electric water heater controller during a challenge?
What’s different about Hilo’s solution compared to the competition’s?
Who handles the installation, Hilo or HydroSolution?
How does the water heater load controller work?
What happens to my water heater during challenges?
Does that mean I won’t have any hot water during challenges?
Can you guarantee there is no risk of legionnaires’ disease caused by challenges?
Can I still control my water heater manually (or using the Hilo application)?
I have the smart solution for water heaters, but not Hilo thermostats
Can I adjust the temperature of the hot water in my water heater?

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