What is a hive device?

Products: Hive Active Heating; Hive Active Light;

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Also to know is, is there a monthly fee for hive?

The Hive Active Heating subscription is no longer available. We now offer a 12 month payment plan as an alternative. The plan allows you to spread the cost of the kit over 12 months. Once the 12 months are up, you can continue to pay £2.99 a month for Hive Live or cancel the Hive Live subscription and pay nothing.

One may also ask, what devices work with hive? Within the existing range of Hive smart home systems there are already a whole host of clever devices such as thermostats, light bulbs, security cameras and sensors; and, as with the Philips Hue light bulbs, they are also compatible with devices made by other manufacturers.

Subsequently, question is, how does hive work?

Hive: More than just a thermostat The thermostat, bulbs, camera, door sensors and plugs all fall under the spell of the Hive hub. You can then control them via the Hive smartphone app, available for Android and iOS devices, which enables you to set temperatures, schedules, rules, relationships and alerts.

Do you need smart meter for hive?

Nobody really needs a smart thermostat, but they can be useful if your plans change, help you save energy, and potentially some cash too. Not to be confused with a smart meter, a smart thermostat is a device that allows you to control your home heating remotely using an app on your smartphone.

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Can you use hive without subscription?

Customers don't need to own a Hive thermostat and can add additional devices as part of the subscription.

Can I install Hive myself?

And the Receiver lets your thermostat and boiler talk to each other when they are fitted close to your boiler. Please note: this product does not include installation. You can either install it yourself or take a look at our package with professional installation included.

Is hive worth the money?

Yes, the price is a little steep but the technology you are buying into - more on this later in the review - is worth it. Hive is also boasting on its website, that by using its system over the course of a year you can save hundreds on your heating bills. The hub is the beating heart of Hive.

Does hive work without wifi?

If it loses connection to the internet, or if the thermostat loses connection to the hub, you won't be able to control your thermostat remotely. If your heating or hub is offline, your Hive app will show you and tell you what's going wrong.

Does hive work without a hub?

Hive Active Heating without Hive Hub. Come back to a nice warm house, without ever having to heat an empty one. Our beautifully designed thermostat connects with the rest of your Hive products through your Hive Hub, so you can control your heating from your smartphone.

How much does it cost to run hive?

How much does my Hive Active Plug cost per year to run? Hive Active Plug uses an average of 40p per plug per year based on 10p per kWh.

Can I take hive with me when I move house?

If you are moving house and have Hive installed, please leave all of your Hive Active Heating kit (receiver, thermostat and any Signal Booster) at your old house. You should bring your Hive Hub and any other Hive products with you so that you can install these at your new home.

Is Hive app free?

BRITISH Gas customers can now get the Hive energy app for free, the energy company announced this week. The Hive app promises to save homeowners money on their bills by allowing them to control their heating and hot water when they are away from home.

How long does hive take to install?

90 minutes

Will hive save me money?

Hive is a smart heating system that allows you to control your heating and hot water remotely via a smartphone app. British Gas, which sells it, claims Hive can save you up to £150 a year on your gas bills, as it allows you to exercise more control over when your heating is and isn't on.

How does Hive know the temperature?

The actual temperature is determined by the surrounding area of the thermostat so, for example, if your thermostat is in a location which is warmer than the rest of your house it would mean that your target temperature is going to be reached more quickly.

How do I set up hive?

To set up a Hive Hub, follow the below steps:

1. Connect your hub to your broadband router using the Ethernet cable in the box.
2. Connect your hub to a mains power socket using the power cable in the box.
3. For the hub to work at its best you should avoid placing it on the floor or in an enclosed area such as a cupboard.

Is hive heating any good?

The thermostats are good enough that they could be installed in a house and used very happily as the sole control system. Most people, though, will want to install the app on their phone. The Hive app makes using your heating system enjoyable (almost fun) and aims to save money. It's available for Android and iOS.

Is hive heating easy to install?

For quick and efficient setup install Hive Active Heating in the order shown below. Connect the hub to the household's broadband router using the network cable provided. Fit the power cable into the hub and plug it into a power socket. OOO Wait for an amber flashing light.

How does Hive smart home work?

With the Hive smart home heating system installed your hub will automatically activate the frost protection function when the temperature drops below 7 degrees Celsius to protect your pipes and prevent leaks. Finally, you can also control the system while you're away on holiday.

Does hive work with a combi boiler?

If you have a combi boiler you would need to purchase "Hive Active Heating" only.

How do I connect hive heat to my phone?

Hold the central heating button down on the receiver until the status light is flashing pink. Release the button and then hold it again until the status light is double flashing amber. Step 4. In order to connect the receiver to the hub, you will need put the hub into pairing mode.

Can I put Hive app on more than one phone?

What happens if more than one device is using the Hive app or online dashboard? All devices using the Hive app or online dashboard will see the last changes made and have full control to make changes. The last change received will be reflected in the Hive products and can be overrided by any other device.

How many hive plugs can I have?

Hive will automatically add an On/Off schedule to the device and if you happen to want your plug to behave in a pattern that's pretty much a heating default you will be pleased. The good news is changing the schedule is straight forward. In total Hive says the hub can support up to 24 devices.