Between 15 October and 22 November, First Utility is offering the Nest Thermostat E, Nest Cam Indoor and Google Home Mini at no extra cost on selected energy and broadband products
First Utility today announced a smart home offer featuring Nest Thermostat E, Nest Cam Indoor and the Google Home Mini on selected energy and broadband products - with no up-front costs. The offer launches on 15 October running till 19 November for broadband and 22 November for energy tariffs.
Available to new and existing customers, the offer enables customers to affordably kit out their home with a range of leading smart technology providing them with greater control, security and safety in their home.
First Utility’s fixed-price energy tariffs provide peace of mind that prices will remain the same for up to three years - helpful reassurance given the increase in energy prices already this year. First Utility Broadband customers can also be reassured that they will see no ‘out-of-contract’ price rise at the end of their contract term, in contrast to the industry norm.
First Utility smart home offers:
| Product | Smart home product included at no extra cost | Smart home product features |
|---|---|---|
| 2 yr fixed-price energy tariff (£1,294 per year for a dual fuel household with typical usage) |
Nest Thermostat E | - Control the temperature from anywhere, via an app on your device or via Google Home - Easy to install yourself - Saves energy by automatically lowering the temperature when no one's in |
| 3 yr fixed-price energy tariff (£1,304 per year for a dual fuel household with typical usage) |
Nest Cam Indoor | - Helps you look after your home and family – even when you’re away. - View whats going on at home, when you’re away with 24/7 live streaming and 30 days of recording in the cloud - Receive alerts when the camera detects loud noises or spots a person in your home |
| SuperFirst Broadband - Avg download speed 35Mbps (£31.99 per month, 18 month contract with no out-of-contract price increase) |
Google Home Mini | - A smart speaker with built in Google Assistant means you’re one question away from all you need to know - Personalised help with your schedule, reminders and more - Use your voice to control compatible devices, play music, listen to audiobooks or watch TV with Chromecast |
| UltraFirst Broadband - Avg download speed 63Mbps (£34.99 per month, 18 month contract with no out-of-contract price increase) |
Google Home Mini | See above |
Smart home gaining traction
Demand for smart home devices is increasing rapidly, with a PWC survey indicating that 30% of the UK are likely to purchase a smart home product in the next two years. By providing access to the products without the up-front cost, First Utility aims to allow more people to enjoy the benefits of convenience, security or energy efficiency.
Ed Kamm, Chief Commercial Officer, First Utility said:
“We’ve sought out the best smart-home technology to help customers enjoy more convenience, energy-efficiency and safety in the way they manage their home. We’re also making it affordable and accessible so everyone can get the benefits. By bundling products with our good value energy and broadband tariffs there are no up-front costs and we’ll cover installation where its needed.”