wifi plug on a valiant eco tec pro

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I have the above mains combi set up on an airbnb property, with a conventional thermostat. Ideally I want to get a Nest smart thermostat, but there aren't many people in the area offering installs. Occasionally people leave without turning the thermostat down and it's often a week or so, before I can get to the property. I was considering adding a wifi plug to remotely switch off the boiler. The property has a smart meter, so I can tell if the central heating has been left on.

Any risk with this?

Stupid question, but will the pilot light go out if the boiler is switch off or are they electric/self lighting?
 
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The boiler won't be happy just having the power pulled if it's running. It likes to complete its cycle after the call for heat has gone away, so it can cool down properly. You will cause premature wear but not sure if you can actually quantify how many years it will take off the life of your boiler.
I would think that a smart thermostat install is within the realms of DIY work.
 
The boiler won't be happy just having the power pulled if it's running.
Yes, but surely the OP can see from the smart meter if the boiler stopped its cycle.
Stupid question, but will the pilot light go out if the boiler is switch off or are they electric/self lighting?
If it has a pilot light then it’s an old boiler and should be appearing on Antiques Roadshow. Can't you just write a note and stick it somewhere near the entrance, reminding the tenants to turn off the heating before leaving?
 
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Actually perhaps the answer is not "Yes" but just "Maybe". Gas meters only update half-hourly because they run off battery so if the OP is using gas meter data for this, it's not going be very precise. Electric consumption would be better but electric consumption by a boiler may be hard to spot amongst a whole house.
Additionally, pulling power to the boiler means it won't be doing any frost protection.
 

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