Smart Home Heating and Tiling: Seamless Integration for Modern Bathrooms

At Ray Tiling, we do more than install tiles. We help bring your space into the future by integrating our work with smart home technology. One of the most requested upgrades in Auckland homes is smart underfloor heating, and we make sure our installations work smoothly with the systems homeowners already use.

Why Combine Tiling with Smart Home Heating

Tiling today is not only about how it looks. Homeowners expect comfort and functionality, especially in bathrooms where cold floors and moisture build-up used to be unavoidable.

With smart underfloor heating beneath your tiled floors, you can enjoy:

• Comfortable and warm flooring all year
• Energy savings through scheduled or remote control
• A clean layout without bulky heaters
• Integration with platforms like Google Home, Alexa, or Apple Home

Choosing the Right Thermostat for Your Smart Home Setup

Hotwire heating kits, supplied by Warmfloorz, can be paired with a range of thermostats depending on the smart home system you use.

If your home is built around Google Home, Amazon Alexa, or Apple Home, we recommend the Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric In-Floor Heating. It is designed specifically for electric underfloor heating systems and offers seamless integration with major smart home platforms. Mysa gives you full control via app, voice commands, or custom heating schedules.

Please note that at the time of this article, we could not find it available for purchase through suppliers in New Zealand, so it needs to be purchased directly from the official Mysa website.

If you’re not using a home automation system, Warmfloorz also provides their own smart thermostats with dedicated app control. These options are perfect for anyone wanting a modern user experience without needing voice assistants or third-party integrations.

We help you choose the best thermostat for your home and heating setup, and make sure everything is installed and calibrated correctly. We also handle floor probe placement and confirm resistance compatibility during installation. Most Hotwire systems use a standard 10,000 ohm sensor.

Smart Ventilation and Moisture Management

There is more to a comfortable bathroom than just heating. We can also coordinate with electricians or builders to install:

• Extraction fans that activate when humidity levels rise
• Heated towel rails that can be controlled remotely
• Moisture sensors under tiled wet areas to detect leaks early

These upgrades create a more efficient and low maintenance environment while protecting your investment.

Why Timing Matters for Tiling and Smart Integration

Proper planning is essential. We work with other trades to make sure heating cables, sensors, and waterproofing are all placed correctly before the final tiling begins. This includes:

• Preparing the surface with tile underlay
• Installing the heating cable and securing it
• Placing the floor sensor probe in the correct location
• Applying waterproofing membranes and reinforcing corners
• Ensuring all systems are tested before tile installation

This coordinated approach results in a bathroom that works just as well as it looks.

Thinking about upgrading your bathroom with smart features?
We can help you bring together tiling, underfloor heating, and home automation to create a smarter and more comfortable space. Contact us today.