Pilot wire technology isn’t compulsory technology in electric heating system. But this technology has become a "market standard" for home heating. Today, a significant majority of electric radiators in France are equipped with a pilot wire, offering optimal energy savings without compromising on comfort.  Thanks to this special cable, the connected programmers and energy managers "pilot wire" are integrated to the thermostats of electric radiators and to the room thermostats compatible . You have a pilot wire electric radiator and would like to know what to do to get all the benefits of this technology. The main advantage with the pilot wire radiator is that you don't need to change the radiator to make it smart. Installing ETOP connected thermostat with pilot wire will allow you to control your pilot wire radiators remotely and create program schedule. Unlike traditional thermostats, a pilot wire programmer doesn't directly set the temperature. Instead, it sends mode commands based on the preset programming. This intelligent approach empowers homeowners to customize heating schedules, ensuring that energy is used efficiently without sacrificing the warmth and comfort of their living spaces. The flexibility of pilot wire technology extends to the variety of thermostats available for different heating systems. Whether you have electric underfloor heating or traditional heating units such as convectors and panel heaters, Etop intelligent pilot wire thermostat can suit your needs.