TCP Smart 500W Black Electric Towel Rail, 500 x 850 mm

The TCP Smart black electric towel rail combines 500W heating with app control, scheduling and voice-control compatibility. Its 500 x 850 mm format suits buyers seeking a connected towel warmer, though it is an electric towel rail rather than a central-heating radiator.

At a glance

App control includes on/off adjustments and smart scheduling, with Alexa, Google Home and Siri Shortcuts compatibility claimed.
The listing describes a display with temperature readout and Eco and Comfort modes. It says the display can be fitted on either side.
Electric operation avoids connection to plumbing or a central-heating system, according to the listing.

Price

£102.85Save 15%

Reference price: ~~£121.00~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Remote app control, schedules and timer provide options for setting heating around bathroom routines.
The listed 500W output and towel-warming design target towel warming rather than integration with a central-heating circuit.
The supplied claim of IP24 is relevant to bathroom placement, subject to installation requirements.

Cons

This is an electric unit, so it does not use a central-heating system.
Assembly is listed as required, so it is not presented as a ready-to-use, no-assembly purchase.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Heating and connectivity
Rated power	500w
Electrical supply	220-240 V AC. 50/60Hz
Ingress protection rating	IP24
App and voice control	TCP Smart App, Alexa, Google Home & Siri Shortcuts

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	50 x 5 x 85 cm; 9.8 kg
Weight listed	9.8 Kilograms
Assembly required	Yes
Power and installation type	Powered by electricity, this radiator eliminates the need for plumbing or integration with a central heating system.

Appearance and model
Colour	Black
Finish	Matte
Model number	SMABLTOWRAIL500W05EW
Warranty description	2 year warrany.

What to know before buying

The listing describes the unit as a towel warmer and claims it can warm multiple towels, but gives no room-heating coverage or towel-capacity figures. Check that its intended role and dimensions suit your bathroom and installation plan.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Buyers wanting app-scheduled electric towel warming without plumbing integration.
Households looking for Alexa, Google Home or Siri Shortcuts control of a bathroom towel rail.

Less suited to

Buyers needing a rail that connects to existing central heating.
Buyers who require stated room-heating coverage or a specified towel capacity before choosing.

TCP Smart 500W Black Electric Towel Rail, 500 x 850 mm · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 27 ratings

5 stars68%68%
4 stars17%17%
3 stars0%0%
2 stars0%0%
1 star15%15%

Customer feedback highlights good heat output and reports that the towel warmer works well. That is relevant to its stated 500W towel-warming role, but feedback does not establish performance for heating a bathroom. Aggregate ratings are mostly in the higher categories, with a notable low-rating share, so experiences are not uniformly positive.

Positive themes

Customer feedback describes good heat output.
Feedback also describes the product as working well.

Frequently asked questions

Does this towel rail connect to central heating?

The listing says it is powered by electricity and does not need plumbing or integration with a central-heating system.

Can it be controlled remotely?

The listing claims control through the TCP Smart App, with Alexa, Google Home and Siri Shortcuts compatibility, plus scheduling and a timer.

What are its dimensions?

The listed dimensions are 50 x 5 x 85 cm. The title also gives 500 x 850 mm.

Does it have a screen and selectable modes?

The product description claims a display showing the current temperature and Eco and Comfort modes. It says the display can be fitted on either the left or right side.