Hive is one of the best-looking smart thermostats around they should never be hidden; they are a piece of art and simply demand to be admired.Hive is actually a whole smart home system with security cameras and smart lights, not just a thermostat. So do read our Hive Active Light and Hive View reviews.
How long do Hive thermostats last?
Hive Active Heating 2 is a little simpler, with four AA batteries powering the thermostat. This makes placement easier; you can put the thermostat on any wall that you like. Hive quotes battery life at around two years. Both devices can be self-installed if you’re a competent DIYer.
Does Hive replace existing thermostat?
What happens to my old thermostat? Your old thermostat will be removed by our engineer and replaced by the Hive wireless thermostat.If you are upgrading from Hive Active Heating to Hive Active Heating 2 you will need to take the batteries out of your old thermostat when prompted.
Is there a monthly charge 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.
Which is better Tado or Hive?
Tado is more recommended if you’re after a simple smart solution, with its easy installation being a big factor for many customers. While Hive is more complicated to install, it represents the more comprehensive smart home package, with many more options available if you’re interested in upgrading your home fully.
Where is the best place to put a hive thermostat?
Aim for around 1-1.5m from the floor and away from heat sources such as radiators and direct sunlight. To make accurate temperature readings, your thermostat needs a free flow of air so please ensure you place in an area not covered by curtains or similar objects.
What is the difference between Hive 1 and 2?
Smart Linked Thermostat
This is the original British Gas Remote Heating Control thermostat, from which Hive was born.
Can the Hive thermostat be wired?
Hive’s Wired Thermostat combines the thermostat and receiver into one unit. The thermostat is wired directly to the boiler or wiring centre for control, and has 3x AA batteries to power the display and the radio that links it to a Hive hub. It only supports combi boilers and does not provide control of hot water.
Can I install Hive thermostat myself?
Can I install Hive myself? Yes you can. Hive installation is pretty easy yourself, will save you the cost of an engineer and should only take about an hour to complete.
Do you have to be a British Gas customer for Hive?
Do you have to be a British Gas customer to be able to use Hive products and services? No, you can buy Hive products and services regardless of who provides your energy.
Can Hive be fitted to any boiler?
In most cases, the Hive thermostat will work just fine with your boiler. However, there are a few small exceptions. This includes solid fuel boilers (such as biomass systems and coal), and some Worcester Intelligent Appliance boilers and Worcester combi boilers.
Does Hive work without Internet?
If the heat or the hub is disconnected from the Internet, the Hive application will show you and tell you what is wrong. Yes, your thermostat will continue to function on its pre-set schedule if not connected to WiFi.
Do Tado thermostats work with Hive?
They also work with Nest and Hive. Nest / Hive will control the boiler. The tado TRVs will control individual rooms but only if heat is supplied from the boiler by Nest / Hive.
Is Hive the same as a smart meter?
2. Is a smart meter the same as Nest or Hive? No. Devices such as Nest or Hive are called smart thermostats and they allow you to control your heating remotely using an application on your mobile phone.
Are Nest thermostats accurate?
These sensors are precision tuned to keep your home consistently comfortable. In addition, they continually analyze real world data and update the Nest Thermostat’s software algorithms to improve temperature accuracy. So, short answer is in the device itself. But it is highly accurate.
Should thermostat be in hallway?
In a Hallway
Your thermostat should be in an area that your family spends a good amount of time in, and we’re guessing your hallway isn’t one of those places. This, combined with the fact that hallways can restrict airflow, means that a thermostat in a hallway won’t get an accurate reading of your home’s temperature.
Should thermostat be in coldest room?
We would not advise putting the thermostat in the coldest room as this would not be a true reflection of the temperature of the rest of the house.If the thermostat senses cold, it will think that your entire home is just as cold. So it will tell your boiler to work harder which could increase your heating costs.
What temperature should your central heating be set at?
To maximise efficiency, we recommend setting your radiator dial to 75 degrees and your hot water to 60 degrees. Once you’ve got your boiler running at the optimal temperature, you’ll want to set the timer for when you need heating the most.
Is there a Hive 3?
Apache Hive 3 brings a bunch of new and nice features to the data warehouse.It is available since July 2018 as part of HDP3 (Hortonworks Data Platform version 3).
Do you need a hub with Hive?
Yes. The Hub is the heart of your Hive system and allows you to control your devices remotely.
Is Hive thermostat battery powered?
The Hive Active Heating thermostat is powered by 4 AA batteries allowing you to carry it around your property.
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