Nowadays, Smart Home technology is more advanced than ever before. Ultimately, Smart Home devices allow any homeowner to have a greater control of their overall energy use, all while also making it possible for them to automate different home-related functionalities (via In-App Controls or Voice Commands) such as adjusting the temperature of your home’s heating system, as well as turning the lights On and Off, opening and closing automated window treatments, or even adjusting the irrigation of your yard based on the weather. In sum, Smart Home devices can greatly improve our quality of life at home, all while also ensuring that our overall energy use stays as low as possible so that we can save more money in the long run. Now, if you’re someone who still has an old and unreliable heating system that’s potentially costing you a fortune, then you should probably consider upgrading your home with a Smart Home heating solution like the RioHeating Rio Arc.
The RioHeating Rio Arc is an energy-efficient smart electric heater that’s Apple-certified, featuring Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Connectivity, full-compatibility with Apple HomeKit, and Voice Assistant support for both Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.
Designed to be managed in a completely hands-free and hassle-free manner, this sleek and modern smart electric heater can have all of its temperature functionalities conveniently controlled with simple Voice Commands by using a Smart Home Speaker, or remote-controlled through the Rio Heating App from anytime and anywhere.
Now, let’s have a more detailed look at the RioHeating Rio Arc and check out exactly how this energy-efficient smart electric heater is designed to work.
DESIGN & SPECS
Starting with the device’s size, know that the Rio Arc is available in two (x2) different sizing options, which, mind you, are directly related to its Maximum Power Rating.
The Medium-sized model (1500W) measures 29.92 inches long by 17.71 inches wide by just 3.93 inches thick (760 x 450 x 100mm), while the Large-sized model (2000W) – which is just slightly bigger – measures 32.28 inches long by 17.71 inches wide by just 3.93 inches thick (820 x 450 x 100mm).
Moreover, in terms of its design, this smart electric heater features a sleek Curved Glass finish at its front-side, which gives it a very minimalist and ultra-modern look that ultimately adds a nice touch of elegance to any room. On top of that, the Rio Arc also features a fairly durable construction.
Moving on to the Rio Arc’s internal components. For its energy-efficient internal heating system, this smart electric heater comes equipped with an innovative built-in Aluminium X-Shaped Heating Element that’s specifically designed to heat rooms much faster than standard heaters.
Consequently, the built-in Aluminium X-Shaped Heating Element integrated in this smart electric heater also ensures that homeowners are able to have up to a 40% reduction in their energy costs when compared to using any standard / older home heating system.
Then, when it comes to its power specs, the Medium-sized model features a Maximum Power Rating of 1500W (and a Voltage of 110v), which makes the device capable of offering you a Room Coverage Area of up to 215.27 ft² (20 m²).
In comparison, the Large-sized model, which features a Maximum Power Rating of 2000W (and a Voltage of 230-240v) is capable of offering you a Room Coverage Area of up to 258.33 ft² (24 m²).
The device’s dedicated Power Cable measures 4.92 ft. (1.5 m). On that note, it’s worth mentioning that you can get this smart electric heater with either a USA Power Plug, a UK Power Plug, or even with an EU Power Plug.
Last but not least, it’s also worth noting that this smart electric heater is rated to have both a Full CSA Safety-Certification (meaning that this smart home device is certified to meet recognized standards for safety and performance), as well as a CE Marking Safety Certification (which means that this smart home device has been assessed to meet high safety, health, and environmental protection requirements).
While that’s something that not all homeowners will worry about, this is still something that’s definitely nice to see on a newly released Smart Home heating solution.
SET UP / INSTALLATION
Now, regarding the device’s installation, know that setting up this smart electric heater is both quick and easy.
After opening the package, users will find that there are two different ways for the unit’s set-up. That said, users can either set-up the RioHeating Rio Arc on the floor by attaching its Detachable Aluminum Feet to it (which makes the device easily portable), or alternatively, they can use the package’s included Wall Fixing Kit to directly install the device onto a wall.
INTERFACE / CONTROL PANEL
For controlling the device’s operation, this smart electric heater comes equipped with a set of built-in Controls that make it easy to manually control the device’s different functions, such as increasing or decreasing its target temperature.
Not only that, but the Rio Arc also comes equipped with a built-in Full-Color LCD Display at the top-right corner of its body, which features a Night Dimming functionality for adjusting its display’s brightness level.
The smart heater’s Full-Color LCD Display basically informs users about its Current Temperature and its configured Target Temperature, while also showing homeowners any currently active Smart Home Connections / Integrations (meaning Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and/or the Google Assistant).
CONNECTIVITY
For its connectivity, this smart electric heater boasts Bluetooth Connectivity, which allows homeowners to pair the device with its dedicated Smartphone App (discussed in greater detail right ahead).
Not only that, but the RioHeating Rio Arc also comes equipped with an advanced built-in Wi-Fi module that ultimately gives this smart heater Wi-Fi Connectivity, which not only allows homeowners to access its smart controls from anywhere via the heater’s Smartphone App, but also makes it fully compatible with multiple Smart Home systems (including Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and the Google Assistant).
THE SMARTPHONE COMPANION APP – The Rio Heating App
While this smart electric heater does come equipped with built-in Controls, users can still get the Rio Heating App (available to download for free for both iOS and Android devices) to more easily control the unit’s heating functions at anytime and from anywhere.
To make it easy for users to download the App, the smart heater’s Full-Color LCD Display will display an on-screen QR code during the first time that the device is turned On.
Via the Rio Heating App, users can add one (or multiple) Rio Arc smart heaters, as well as manage each heater’s temperature settings, and also configure and schedule future heating cycles for the device.
Best of all, the App also includes a Smart Parental Lock function that allows any concerned parents to better protect their children by locking the device’s manual controls in order to ultimately prevent those from overriding the heater’s currently set temperature settings within the App.
OTHER NOTABLE FEATURES
Apple-Certified for Apple HomeKit
On top of everything, since this smart electric heater is also Apple-certified, that means that the device is fully compatible with Apple’s HomeKit.
As such, homeowners can easily add it to their own Apple HomeKit system so that they can easily control the heater’s different temperature functionalities by using simple Voice Commands via Siri.
Additional Voice Assistant Support (for Alexa and the Google Assistant)
Best of all, the RioHeating Rio Arc also features Voice Assistant support to both Amazon’s Alexa as well as the Google Assistant, so homeowners can also integrate this smart electric heater with those two other popular smart home assistants if they prefer for having a completely hands-free way of controlling heater’s different temperature functions.
FINAL THOUGHTS
The RioHeating Rio Arc is an energy-efficient smart electric heater that’s Apple-certified, featuring Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Connectivity, full-compatibility with Apple HomeKit, and Voice Assistant support for both Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.
Designed to be managed in a completely hands-free and hassle-free manner, this sleek and modern smart electric heater can have all of its temperature functionalities conveniently controlled with simple Voice Commands by using a Smart Home Speaker, or remote-controlled through the Rio Heating App from anytime and anywhere.
All in all, the Rio Arc is a truly smart heating solution that offers homeowners an eco-efficient and cost-effective way of heating their home that can ultimately save them both time and money.
The RioHeating Rio Arc is currently available in three (x3) out of four (x4) different color options: Black, White, and Grey. Potentially, the company’s limited-edition Red color model could also come back at some point in the nearby future.
If you’re interested in buying it, know that the 1500W model is currently discounted from its normal price of $233, and is now going for just $153 (saves you $80). The company’s 2000W model is also discounted from its standard price-tag of $316, and is now going for just $260 (saves you $56). You can order yours online right now, directly from RioHeating’s official shopping page.
