Can You Use Hive Plug Without Hub?

Yes our Hive active plugs work with the Alexa hub devices without requiring a Hive hub. Please note the functionality will be limited to voice activation commands that you will see available in the Alexa app – for full functionality you would require to get a Hive hub.

Do you need a Hive hub to use Hive plug?

Hive Active Plug lets you turn your electrical devices on or off remotely from your mobile, tablet, or laptop and set schedules for when they come on.If this is your first Hive product you will need to purchase a hub in order to set up your Hive Active Plug.

Can you use Hive heating without a hub?

For Hive Active Heating a hub, a receiver and a thermostat are installed. When this service hasn’t been bought, the thermostat and receiver can also be installed without a hub. This is known as ‘stand-alone’ mode.

Can I use any smart plug with Hive?

TP-Link, Philips Hue and Amazon all make good smart plugs. But the great thing about our Hive Plugs is that, as well as doing all of the above, they work seamlessly with the rest of the Hive ecosystem, including our smart thermostat, lights, sensors and cameras.

How do you use a Hive plug?

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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. Log-in using the Hive app or the online dashboard, and enter the hub ID when prompted.
4. Select “Connect” and follow the on-screen instructions.

How many Hive plugs can I have?

Hive says the hub can support up to 24 devices. It’s enough for most households, even if you already use the number for heating zones.

How do you use Hive heating manually?

How do I change the heating mode on my Hive Active Heating 2…

1. Push the dial to wake up the thermostat.
2. Once the screen turns on press the Menu button and select Heat.
3. Here you’ll see the different modes: Schedule, Manual and Off.
4. Select one by turning and pushing the dial.

Does Hive come with hub?

Included in many of our standard packs, the Hive Hub connects your Hive products and lets you manage them remotely with the Hive app on your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Can Hive work without the thermostat?

No, you don’t need to have an existing thermostat but if you have one the Hive thermostat would replace it.

Do Hive plugs boost signal?

With Hive Active Plug, you can control your electrical devices remotely from your mobile, tablet, or laptop. They also act as signal boosters.

Do Hive plugs use electricity?

They use less energy than other devices providing they’re set up correctly. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory and CLEAResult found that using smart plugs saves between 1 and 4.58% of energy usage or about 500-1000 Kilowatts each year. That works out as about a month’s worth of energy for many households.

Which is the best smart plug for Alexa UK?

The best smart plugs you can buy in 2021

1. TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim KP115. Compact and reliable with a great app.
2. Hive Active Plug.
3. TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip KP303.
4. Amazon Smart Plug.
5. Philips Hue Smart Plug.
6. Belkin Wemo WiFi Smart Plug.
7. TCP Smart Wi-Fi Plug.
8. Innr SP222 Smart Plug.

Can you group hive active plugs?

You can now group your lights using Actions within the Hive app.You can also group your lights using Amazon Alexa: 1.

How do I reset my hive plug?

To reset your Hive Active Plug, press and hold the button on the front for ten seconds. Once you see the light double flashing amber, you’re done! Try installing your Hive Active Plug in your Hive app or online dashboard again.

How do I connect the hive active plug to Alexa?

Here’s how to get started: From your Alexa app, tap ‘Skills and Games’ in the menu and search for ‘Hive’. Now enter your Hive username and password and follow the onscreen instructions. Once you have enabled the Hive skill, you need to get Alexa to discover devices for your smart home skill if Alexa hasn’t already.

Can I have 2 homes on Hive?

Yes, but you will need to have separate Hive products and log-in details for each property.

Is there a monthly fee for Hive?

Hive Live is a monthly subscription service that gives you the following benefits: Ongoing warranty on all of your Hive products. 10% discount when you buy any Hive products. Free delivery on all orders.

Can I install 2 Hive hubs?

Yes, you can have multiple Hive products in your home. You should set up your Hive products one at a time.

Why is my Hive plug flashing yellow?

Your Hive Active Plug will allow you to turn appliances on or off remotely and set schedules for when they come on. Once plugged in the LED light on the front of your plug will begin to flash amber while it searches to find your hub.

How do I connect Hive thermostat to hub?

To connect the receiver to the hub, put the hub into pairing mode. You can do this by selecting ‘Install devices’ within the Hive app menu. From there tap ‘Add another device’ and then ‘Go’ which will start the hubs search. Leave the hub searching and the receiver will change to a single flash of amber.

What is the range of Hive hub?

three metres
It’s easy to set up; you pair it with the Hub and it starts working immediately. During our tests it worked well and picked up most motion at a range of three metres within a claimed 94-degree field of view.