Introduction to Ally Integration

This guide introduces how Ally™ devices work with Leanheat Monitor, giving you centralized control over your heating system. You'll use the Ally App for initial device setup, then manage everything from Leanheat Monitor.

What This Integration Does

Once integrated, Leanheat Monitor becomes your control center for Ally devices:

• Remote temperature control - Adjust setpoints from anywhere
• Centralized scheduling - Manage heating schedules across multiple devices
• Alarm monitoring - Get notified when devices go offline or temperatures fall outside thresholds
• Bulk operations - Update settings for multiple devices simultaneously
• Historical data - Track temperature trends and device performance over time

Supported Devices

The integration supports these Ally™ device types:

• Gateway - Connects your Ally devices to the internet
• Repeater - Extends wireless range for larger installations
• Digital Thermostat (eTRV) - Wireless radiator valve for individual radiator control
• Room Sensor - Monitors room temperature for more accurate control

How It Works: Two Systems, One Control

The integration connects two separate systems:

Ally App: Used for initial device commissioning and setup

Leanheat Monitor: Used for ongoing control and monitoring after integration

Here's the workflow:

1. Commission devices in the Ally App (create homes, add devices, set up rooms)
2. Create integration in Leanheat Monitor and enable it in Ally App
3. Import devices from Ally Home into Leanheat Monitor
4. Control and monitor devices from Leanheat Monitor

⚠️ Important: Once integration is enabled, Leanheat Monitor takes control. You'll see a "Home control via Data Integration" banner in the Ally App, reminding you that settings are managed from Leanheat Monitor.

Typical Use Cases

Multi-Building Management

Facility managers overseeing multiple buildings can organize devices by building and floor, then monitor everything from one dashboard.

Centralized Alarm Management

Set up offline alerts and temperature threshold alarms across all devices. Receive email notifications when issues occur.

Bulk Schedule Updates

Change heating schedules for entire floors or buildings at once—perfect for seasonal adjustments or holiday schedules.

Historical Analysis

Export temperature and setpoint data to analyze heating patterns, identify inefficiencies, and optimize energy usage.

Integration Workflow Overview

The complete integration process has five stages:

1. Prerequisites - Commission devices in Ally App, ensure correct mode settings
2. Account Setup - Create your Leanheat Monitor account
3. Integration - Connect Ally Home to Leanheat Monitor via pairing code
4. Device Import - Select which devices to manage in Leanheat Monitor
5. Configuration - Organize devices into areas, set up alarms, create dashboards

Most installations complete stages 1-4 in about 30 minutes.

What Stays in the Ally App

You'll still use the Ally App for:

• Adding new devices to your Ally Home
• Firmware updates
• Viewing real-time device status (as read-only)
• Managing which homes are integrated

What Moves to Leanheat Monitor

After integration, manage these from Leanheat Monitor:

• Temperature setpoints (Manual, At Home, Away, Pause)
• Heating schedules and periods
• Device lock settings (child lock)
• Alarm rules and notifications
• Dashboard widgets and views
• Historical data exports

Naming Conventions Matter

Before you start, think about device naming. Clear names make everything easier later.

💡 Recommended naming patterns:

For Ally Homes (multi-story buildings):
Create one Ally Home per building/floor combination
Example: "BuildingA_Floor1", "BuildingA_Floor2"

For Devices:
Include building, floor, room, and device type
Examples:

• "BuildingA_Floor3_Room2_eTRV1"
• "eTRV_A.3.2.1" (shorter version)
• "Gateway_BuildingA_Floor1"

This naming structure helps you quickly filter and find devices in Leanheat Monitor's search and classification features.