I'm currently on a Tado V3+ setup (Hot Water cylinder + 2 heating zones). We are having plumbing work done (new cylinder/pipework) and adding a 3rd zone via a new 2-port valve. S-Plan setup.
I’ve learned that Tado V3+ can’t natively handle a 3rd relay for a 3rd zone without moving to Tado X and buying multiple receivers, which I'd rather avoid.
My Requirements:
- Setup: Must support 3 independent heating zones (3x 2-port valves) + 1 Hot Water zone.
- Local Control: Must work without internet (LAN/Zigbee/RF). No cloud-only dependencies.
- Home Assistant: Must have a solid integration.
- No Smart TRVs: I don’t need individual room control, just zone-level control.
- Reliability: Needs to be "partner-friendly" (physical overrides/wall stats).
I’m looking at Honeywell Evohome or Drayton Wiser, but I’m struggling to see which specific kits I need for a 3-zone + HW setup.
- Is the Drayton Wiser HubR 3-channel the right path? Does it allow for a 4th channel/external relay for the 3rd zone?
- For Honeywell, do I need the full Evohome controller, or is there a simpler multi-zone relay setup?
- Any other ecosystems I should consider that aren't Tado?