SALUS Sense is an AI-based feature in the SALUS Premium Lite app designed to reduce unnecessary heating waste over time.
It works by learning how your heating system is actually used and gradually refining it so it runs only when needed, without lowering your comfort or changing how your thermostats operate.
- ✔ It does not replace your thermostat.
- ✔ It does not change your chosen temperatures.
- ✔ It does not take control away from you.
Your heating continues to operate exactly as before. It simply adds an intelligent optimisation layer on top.
If you’re wondering why this feature was introduced as a separate upgrade, you can read more in our guide on why SALUS Sense was introduced.
How SALUS Sense reduces heating waste
SALUS Sense uses artificial intelligence to recognise patterns in heating behaviour.
It analyses historical runtime data alongside outdoor weather conditions. Over time, it identifies when heating tends to run longer than necessary and reduces that excess runtime.
For users familiar with AI, this is continuous learning and runtime optimisation.
In simpler terms, this feature helps your heating system better match how you actually live, instead of relying only on fixed schedules.
Why SALUS Sense improves heating efficiency
Most heating systems are not inefficient because they are badly designed. They are inefficient because real life is unpredictable.
- People forget to update schedules.
- Rooms are not always used as planned.
- Weather changes faster than heating habits do.
Standard thermostats follow instructions exactly, even when those instructions no longer reflect reality.
It addresses this by continuously adapting. It focuses on reducing unnecessary boiler runtime while maintaining the same comfort settings you have chosen.
What SALUS Sense does not do
To avoid confusion, it is important to be clear about what SALUS Sense does not do.
- It does not lower your set temperatures to force savings.
- It does not change installer configurations.
- It does not override manual adjustments.
- It does not remove your control.
You remain in full control of your heating at all times.
How SALUS Sense learns over time
This feature improves through real-world usage.
The more data it gathers, the more accurately it understands:
- ✔ when your home retains heat
✔ how your heating system responds
✔ how your daily routines affect demand
This allows it to make gradual, precise adjustments that reduce waste without disrupting comfort.
Starting earlier simply means it has more time to learn and optimise.
Why SALUS Sense includes a free trial
Because it learns over time, it does not promise instant results. That is why it includes a six-month free trial. This gives you enough time to see measurable improvements based on real data from your home.
You are not relying on assumptions. You can evaluate its impact before deciding to continue.
Is SALUS Sense mandatory?
No. The SALUS Premium Lite app remains free to use. Thermostat control, scheduling, and manual adjustments are unchanged.
SALUS Sense is an optional feature that adds continuous optimisation, energy insights, and adaptive performance over time.
You can enable or disable it at any time.
Why SALUS Sense is worth considering
This is not about changing how you heat your home. It is about refining how your existing system performs.
By learning from real usage and adjusting over time, it helps reduce unnecessary heating runtime without affecting comfort or requiring constant manual changes.
For homes where schedules do not always reflect real life, this kind of gradual optimisation can make a measurable difference over time.
A simple way to think about SALUS Sense
Nothing in your heating system needs to be broken for SALUS Sense to be useful. It is not a repair tool. It is a refinement tool. Its purpose is simple. Maintain the same level of comfort while reducing unnecessary heating runtime.
If you have questions about how SALUS Sense works in your system, you can find more help in our support centre.
