IMI Heatmiser NeoAppv1.0.8

Released September 22, 2026Major

Android

The latest major update resulted in a 1.15-star decline in average rating, dropping from 3.71 to 2.56. While thermostat communication improved, the removal of temperature history and increased navigation complexity created significant friction. The update is classified as strongly negative due to the loss of core scheduling features and persistent UI regressions.

What changed

PerformanceImproved neoHub pairing reliability for long-duration sessions
PerformanceEnhanced discovery of neoHub on local networks
RetentionClarified pairing instructions for legacy neoStat thermostats
UXAdded text size customization in Account Settings
UXAdded toggle to disable haptic feedback
New featureNew automation to open single-zone homes automatically

Reception

23/ 100 impact scoreStrongly Negative

What worked

Performance
Users report improved responsiveness and communication with thermostats compared to previous versions.

What didn't

UX
backfired
Navigation regressions require multiple clicks to view individual room settings, contributing to a 1.15-star rating decline.
New feature
backfired
The removal of temperature history data and broken hot water scheduling functionality reduce core utility for climate monitoring.

How it played out

Retrospective analysisOctober 28, 2026

The average rating declined by 1.15 stars following the update, driven by user frustration over the removal of temperature history and increased navigation complexity. While some users acknowledge improved thermostat communication, the loss of core scheduling features and UI regressions have created significant friction. Momentum is currently weakening as users report persistent glitches and a preference for the previous interface.

-1.15 ★

Sentiment shift

New praises (1)

Improved responsiveness and communication with thermostats compared to previous versionslowversion-tied

New complaints (3)

Removal of temperature history data reduces utility for monitoring home climatemediumversion-tied

Navigation regressions require multiple clicks to view individual room settingsmediumversion-tied

Broken hot water scheduling functionality forces reliance on manual boost controlsmediumversion-tied

Marlvel takeaways

Restore temperature history data to address the primary driver of user dissatisfaction.
Revert navigation changes that increased the click depth required to access individual room settings.
Prioritize a hotfix for the broken hot water scheduling functionality to reduce reliance on manual boost controls.

Original release notes

• Improved pairing a neoHub if you have been signed in for a while
 • More reliable finding a neoHub on your home network
 • Clearer pairing steps for older neoStat thermostats
 • You can now change text size in Account Settings
 • Turn haptic feedback off if you prefer
 • Homes with one zone can open it automatically