ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

OpenTherm

Imagine you have a remote control for your TV. The remote has a bunch of buttons that tell the TV what to do, like turning the volume up or down or changing the channel.

OpenTherm is like a special set of buttons but for your home heating system instead of your TV. Your heating system might include a boiler, thermostat, and radiators.

The OpenTherm system allows the thermostat to talk to the boiler and tell it what to do, just like how the remote control talks to the TV. It does this by sending messages through a special wire that connects the two devices.

The messages are like little codes that tell the boiler when to turn on, how hot to make the water, and when to turn off. This means the thermostat can control the temperature of your home more precisely and efficiently, which can save you money on your energy bills.

So, OpenTherm is a way for your heating system to communicate and work together better, just like how you use a remote control to communicate with your TV.