Can I control my Harvia heater with a smartphone app? Yes, under certain conditions.
WiFi-remote control is possible on certain models or with certain accessories. Find compatible products and product combinations below. This article focuses primarily on the remote control of electric heaters intended for home use
WiFi compatible models
FC heaters with Fenix control panel
Remote control can be purchased online: in-app license upgrade.
No extra accessories required for remote control.
XW heaters with Xenio WiFi control panel
All in one package for home use: Remote control is a standard feature on all XW models.
No extra accessories or additional purchases required for remote control.
XE heaters with Xenio control panel
Remote control is an optional feature and can also be added afterwards.
What do I need for remote control?
- Fenix control panel and door sensor accessory package FX002XW
Can I install it myself?
You can replace the control panel with the WiFi version yourself, but connecting the door sensor to the heater's circuit board requires the services of an electrician. Check instructions for installing the door sensor at: Setting up the Door switch.
E-models with separate control units
Control units for all E-models are sold separately
WiFi compatible control unit is required for remote control. Please note that a safety device (SFE) or door switch is also required.
- Safety devices for common and public saunas: Harvia SFE products.
- Door switch for home use: Harvia SAB00103.
- Combi heaters with steaming function require Xenio Combi WiFi control units.
Other models
Cilindro Plus Spot
Equipped with wireless On/Off controller knob
- No WiFi compatibility and not upgradeable to WiFi
Forte AF/AFB
Ever-ready electric heater
- No WiFi compatibility and not upgradeable to WiFi
Cilindro EE and Glow EE
Older EE heater with oval-shaped digital control panel or Xafir touch control panel
- No WiFi compatibility and not upgradeable to WiFi
Heaters with mechanical controls
Heaters with manual knobs for timer and thermostat
- No WiFi compatibility and not upgradeable to WiFi
FC, XW, XE and E - Product models explained
FC
Heaters with Harvia Fenix control panel. Remote control function can be added later via an in-app purchase. Includes a free trial period.
- All in one package. No extra accessories required for remote control.
XW
Heaters with Harvia Xenio WiFi control panel. WiFi remote control is a standard feature in all models.
- All in one package. No extra accessories or additional purchases required for remote control.
XE
Heaters with Harvia Xenio control panel without WiFi function.
- Remote control can be added afterwards.
E
Heaters without integrated electronics. Control unit including control panel, temperature sensor, data cable, power unit (and door sensor) are sold separately.
- WiFi control units for remote use.
- WiFi Combi control units E-models with steaming function.
Identifying the product model
How do I recognize the heater model?
- Information on the heater type plate: For example, "PC90XE" = XE heater.
- Product name on the heater sales package. For example, "HPC904XE" = XE heater.
- More instructions with pictures: How to make a product complaint?