The Hive Smart Thermostat can be used with any combi boiler to give your heating system smart features. You can control the heating remotely via the Hive app.
Furthermore, Geolocation and app control can also be used to enable heating alerts and commands to Hive anytime, anywhere.
Features include holiday mode to ensure heating is on prior to returning to the property or as and when required.
Can be installed on gas or LPG systems, oil boilers and certain electric boilers.
Main Features of the Hive Smart Thermostat
- Works with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, iOS App and Android App
- 5-32°C Temperature Range
- Suitable for Combi Boilers
- Battery-Powered Thermostat
- Receiver
- Touchscreen Display
- Daily Heating Schedules
- Automatic Frost Protection
- Ready By Pre-Heating
- Smart Hub Included, Internet Connection Required
About the Hive Smart Thermostat
The intuitive Hive smart thermostat is the perfect tool to control your heating and help reduce gas bills.
British Gas the energy and home services provider created the Hive Smart Thermostat so you know it’s from a household brand. It offers a range of smart home devices such as home cameras, energy-saving lights, and more.
Hive believes using its smart thermostat can save up to £110 a year by never heating an empty home.
Hive Active Heating can be used for all types of boilers. Whether you have a combi boiler or a heat-only boiler, Hive Active Heating can start helping you reduce your heating bill right away.
Although compatible with most Gas, LPG, Oil, and Electric boilers, it is best to check if it is compatible with your current system. For optimum results, this smart thermostat is best suited to newer boilers.
It works by wiring a receiver into your boiler and connecting it with the wireless thermostat, which can be mounted to the wall or left on a stand.
Download the Hive app to be able to remotely control your heating. The Hive Heating hub is connected to your internet router which can then be connected to the app, where you can start to unleash some of its amazing features.
Further Information on the Hive Home website
Hive Smart Thermostat Features
Like the Google Nest, Hive has several useful features, such as frost protection to stop pipes from freezing, a child lock, and geo tracking to switch your heating on and off when you enter or leave your home.
On the other hand, Hive lacks some features like; the ability to learn your heating habits and adjust its routine and motion sensors to detect when someone enters or leaves your home to adjust the heating accordingly.
Control your home temperature with the Hive App
You’d expect this feature with any smart thermostat. You can turn the temperature up or down and turn the heating on or off with the Hive app.
You can also set your own heating schedule on the app and get notifications on your phone if you’ve left the house without turning the heating off.
Voice-activated heating control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri all work with the Hive Smart Thermostat. You can control your heating, find out the current room temperature and more with just a few words.
Set your own schedule
Use the Hive app to create your own schedule.
Multizone heating
Add more thermostats to control up to 6 heating zones if you have an existing multizone heating system.
Geo Tracking
Geolocation reminds you to turn off the heating if you’ve gone out and left it on. It will send you notifications on your phone.
Frost protection
When the temperature drops in the winter, we see several cases of frozen pipes. This smart feature protects your home from burst pipes in winter.
General Specifications
- Hot water – Optional extra
- Installation – Professional recommended
- Operating systems – Android, iOS
- Thermostat controls – Buttons
- Height – 10cm
- Width – 10cm
- Depth – 4.9cm
- Price – £179
- Standard warranty – 1 year
Heating Compatibility
Boilers come in various types but the Hive Smart Thermostat is compatible with most of them;
- Most gas and LPG boilers
- Oil boilers, if they have an existing thermostat or programmer
- Electric boilers with a standard room thermostat and/or programmer
Aesthetic Design
This comes down to personal preference. Although Hive’s design is modern, we personally think Google Nest wins when it comes to design because it’s more sleek and modern.
There is a smaller display on the Hive Smart Thermostat which requires you to physically touch the screen to view the room temperature.
Hive Smart Thermostat Reviews
Which? gave Hive a total score of 71% – great score!
Here’s the verdict from which.co.uk;
“It might have been around since 2015, but this is still a very good smart thermostat that we’re happy to recommend. The app can be confusing, but it’s easy to control the device manually or through the web portal. It also reads temperature accurately and is easy to install.”
Installation
An in-depth Hive Installation Manual is available online.
However, here is a quick breakdown if you’re looking to install your smart thermostat yourself.
To install your hub, you’ll need a broadband connection with a spare network port and a nearby power socket. Once located, connect the hub as follows:
Step 1
Connect the hub to the household’s broadband router using the network cable provided.
Step 2
Fit the power cable into the hub and plugin to a power socket. Wait for the middle light to flash amber. During start-up, the green light will flash, followed by the amber light. This usually takes 5-10 minutes.
Once the amber light is flashing, the hub is set up, and you can move on to installing the receiver. If no lights are displayed immediately after the hub has been turned on, check all cables are connected, and the power socket works. If the problem still persists, contact Hive Technical Support.