Reina Olby Wi-Fi electric stainless steel towel rail

The Reina Olby Wi-Fi Electric Towel Rail features a contemporary open-bar design that combines modern aesthetics with everyday practicality. Constructed from premium stainless steel, it offers exceptional durability and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for bathroom environments. Designed for independent electric operation, the Olby provides efficient towel warming and reliable heat output throughout the year without relying on the central heating system. It is available in Polished Stainless Steel, Matt Black and Brushed Brass, in three sizes, and is backed by a 2-year manufacturer's guarantee.

Key features

• Wi-Fi electric towel rail in stainless steel, with a contemporary open-bar design
• Three finishes: Polished Stainless Steel, Matt Black and Brushed Brass
• Three sizes: 800 × 500mm (270W, 9 bars), 1100 × 500mm (360W, 12 bars) and 1400 × 500mm (400W, 15 bars)
• Electric only — Reina lists fuel type E (Electric / Wi-Fi); this is not a central heating or dual-fuel rail
• On-rail digital control with a temperature range of 30–60°C, in 5°C increments
• Timer of 1 to 8 hours, or ‘oN’ for a full 24-hour cycle
• LST (Low Surface Temperature) mode holds a constant 43°C surface temperature
• Child lock and a memory function that restores previous settings after a power cut
• Smart Life app control (Android and iOS) for manual, programme and LST modes, timer and child lock
• Weekday and weekend programmes via the app, with an instant temperature adjustment that lasts 2 hours in programme mode
• Hardwired installation with concealed or exposed wiring (Reina states this device must be installed by a licensed electrician)
• 230VAC, 50Hz
• Wall distance 95mm; bar size 40 × 10mm (from Reina’s official technical drawing)
• 2-year manufacturer's guarantee

Sizes, electric output and technical data

Figures below are taken from Reina’s official Olby product page, datasheet and technical drawing. Electric outputs are the rail’s rated wattage, not a ΔT50 central-heating figure. The BTU values are calculated as watts × 3.412 and rounded to the nearest whole number. Dry weight is not stated by Reina. An IP rating is not stated on the official page, datasheet or installation guide.

Wall distance of 95mm and bar size of 40 × 10mm are taken from Reina’s official technical drawing and are common to all sizes. The installation guide states that the bottom rail must be at least 600mm above the floor.

Smart and digital controls

On the rail itself, press the power button to switch the controller on, then set the temperature between 30°C and 60°C in 5°C increments. After 3 seconds without input, the rail enters operation. A flashing dot on the display shows that it is heating; the thermostat pauses heating when the set temperature is reached and restarts if the temperature drops.

The timer can be set from 1 to 8 hours in 1-hour increments. After 8 hours, pressing the timer button again displays ‘oN’, which maintains operation for a full 24-hour cycle. When the set time elapses, the device shuts down and switches off.

LST (Low Surface Temperature) mode is entered by pressing and holding the relevant button for 5 seconds; “Lo” appears on the display, the buttons lock, and the surface temperature is held at 43°C and cannot be adjusted. Repeat the same action to exit. A child lock (“LC”) is available by pressing and holding two buttons for 5 seconds. Settings are saved if power is lost and restored.

Wi-Fi pairing uses the Smart Life app from the Google Play or Apple app store. With the rail in standby, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to start a 90-second pairing window. A successful connection shows “PS” on the display; a failed connection shows “FL”. In the app you can use Manual mode (adjust the set temperature), Programme mode, LST mode, the 1–8 hour or ON timer, and child lock. The default programme is 60°C and 30°C periods on weekdays (starting 06:00, 09:00, 17:00 and 22:00) and at the weekend (starting 08:00, 10:00, 17:00 and 22:00). You can change those times and choose a temperature between 30°C and 60°C. In programme mode, an instant temperature adjustment lasts 2 hours before the schedule resumes.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Reina Olby a central heating towel rail?
No. Reina lists it as electric only (fuel type E / Electric Wi-Fi). It heats independently of a wet central heating system, and no central heating or dual-fuel prices are published for this model.

What do the BTU figures mean?
They are equivalent outputs calculated from the electric wattage (W × 3.412), rounded to the nearest whole number (270W = 921 BTU; 360W = 1228 BTU; 400W = 1365 BTU). They are not ΔT50, ΔT60 or ΔT30 central-heating ratings.

Does it plug in, or does it need hardwiring?
Reina’s installation guide covers concealed wiring and exposed wiring, and states that the device must be installed by a licensed electrician. A plug-in option is not listed.

What guarantee does it have?
A 2-year manufacturer's guarantee from Reina.

Official Reina product page: reinadesign.co.uk/olby. Datasheet: Reina Olby datasheet.