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FAQs & Help

Information & frequently asked questions on our boilers, parts & controls.

  • I have had a new broadband / fibre router, new broadband / fibre provider, or changed Wi-Fi password Wi-Fi Network

    The Halo will need to reconfigure to connect to the new Wi-Fi network following the steps below.

  • The Smart Interface has a constantly flashing blue connectivity LED

    Your smart interface has been put into access point mode. This is done by pressing the override button for 5 seconds.  Another 5 second press will reverse this mode. 

  • The Smart Interface has a constant blue connectivity LED

    This is advising your smart interface has no connection to the cloud.

    Ensure that the router is connected to the internet. This could be tested by web browsing on a tablet or PC that normally uses the router to connect to the internet. Avoid testing internet with mobile phone that may use mobile network to connect to internet. Contract your broadband / fibre provider for help if internet is not working

  • What is Delayed Start?

    If the room temperature is close to target temperature the heating start time is delayed to save energy.

  • What is Optimised Stop?

    The boiler stops heating in advance of schedule so heating reaches the required temperature at the time specified

  • What is Optimised Start?

    The boiler starts heating in advance of schedule so heating reaches the required temperature at the time specified

  • What advanced settings are available to the installer?

    Advanced settings should only be adjusted by a competent person, the wrong configuration can have a detrimental effect on the thermostat and the heating system.

    • Optimised start - Boiler starts heating in advance of schedule so heating reaches the required temperature at the time specified    Default: OFF

    • Optimised stop - Boiler stops heating in advance of schedule so heatingreaches the required temperature at the time specified   Default: OFF

    • Delayed Start - If the room temperature is close to target temperature the heating start time is delayed to save energy   Default: OFF

    • Display Tolerance -  Select the display tolerance of the room temperature. Can beset at increments of 0.5 or 0.10C  Default: 0.10C

    • Temperature offset - Fine tune the room temperature display -2.5 to 2.50C  Default: 0

    • Daylight saving time - Automatically move to daylight saving  Default: ON

    • Frost protection - The temperature that will used when to protect your home when the thermostat is off. Can be set 5 to 17°C  Default: 50C

    • Service phone number - Opportunity to input Installer contact number for service reminders  Default: Ideal Boilers number

  • Can I input an installer contact number?

    Yes, this can be inputted during the auto-setup sequence or, if required at a later date, can be inputted or altered via the settings menu.

  • My control offers the option for multizone but I cannot select it

    This feature is not implemented currently and will be available in the future

  • Can the Halo WiFi be used in conjunction with external weather compensation?

    Yes, however the Halo Wi-Fi will use your local external temperature as default via the Halo App. If you want to use the Halo Wi-Fi with external weather compensation then please disable the app weather compensation feature.

  • Can the Halo RF be used in conjunction with external weather compensation?

    The Halo RF can be used with external weather compensation

  • Can the Halo be fitted to my Heat or system boiler?

    This option is currently not available, but we're working on it

  • My Halo screen shows it has failed to pair

    Please check the smart interface is in pairing mode (Red flashing ZigBee led)

    Check the distance between the smart interface and Halo,

    Reset the smart interface by pressing the reset button on the front.

    If you continue to have problems, please contact our customer services team on 01482 498600

  • On my Halo WiFi / Halo Combi RF smart interface the Zigbee green led is solid green on first power up

    If your Smart interface shows a solid green led on first power up, please just press the pairing button as instructed in the manual. 

  • The smart interface won’t fit in the front of my boiler

    It is possible your boiler may be an older version that is non-compatible with the smart interface unit. You may need an external wall bracket to allow fitting to your boiler.  Please call our customer services team for more details on 01482 498660