# Netatmo TRV - Do I need the Netatmo Thermostat?

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/netatmo-trv-do-i-need-the-netatmo-thermostat/23974>\
**Category:** Devices\
**Tags:** app\
**Created:** [January 7, 2020, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/netatmo-trv-do-i-need-the-netatmo-thermostat/23974 "2020-01-07T12:40:26Z")\
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**Author:** ![tyfairclough](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/tyfairclough/32/20070_2.png) [@tyfairclough](https://community.homey.app/u/tyfairclough)\
**Post date:** [January 7, 2020, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/netatmo-trv-do-i-need-the-netatmo-thermostat/23974/1 "2020-01-07T12:40:26Z")

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Hi folks,

I asked the same question about Tado TRVs, but also useful for those interested in the Netatmo devices. Can these TRVs connect to homey without the need for the Thermostat (Or bridge if applicable)?

Thanks for your insight.

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**Author:** ![Erik\_Veer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/erik_veer/32/58050_2.png) [@Erik\_Veer](https://community.homey.app/u/Erik_Veer)\
**Post date:** [February 21, 2023, 9:32am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/netatmo-trv-do-i-need-the-netatmo-thermostat/23974/3 "2023-02-21T09:32:18Z")

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Same question, any answers?

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**Author:** ![Nick\_Pauwels](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/nick_pauwels/32/53005_2.png) [@Nick\_Pauwels](https://community.homey.app/u/Nick_Pauwels)\
**Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 7:00am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/netatmo-trv-do-i-need-the-netatmo-thermostat/23974/4 "2023-02-22T07:00:34Z")

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The base pack comes with a relay for internet. So I believe the answer is no. We have 4 set up and works ok.

Battery wise they seem to go fast with simple batteries. Swapped to rechargeable lithium batteries recently

Manual control is a bit annoying cause it takes a while before they react. Otherwise I feel netatmo is a solid choice.

We chose the normal option for thermostat but they have an opentherm option too