If you want to use ‘Hive Active Heating’, which is where all the fancy smart features are found, then you will need a hub in order to interface between the thermostat and the Hive app.
Can you use Hive active heating without a hub?
A thermostat and receiver are required for Hive Active heating. The thermostat and receiver can be installed without a hub if the service hasn’t been bought.
Does Hive come with a 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.
What is the Hive Hub for?
What does the Hive Hub do? The Hive Hub is the heart of your Hive smart home. It connects your devices to the internet, allowing you to control them remotely.
Can you use Hive without Internet connection?
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.
Can I use Hive heating without the thermostat?
No, you don’t need to have an existing thermostat but if you have one the Hive thermostat would replace it.
How do I activate Hive hub?
Log in to the app or website and enter the Hub ID (this is found on the underside of the hub). Click Go and your hub will begin to search for devices. Follow the on-screen instructions to add your devices. If you have a Hive Hub 360 as shown below, follow our guide here.
Where is my Hive hub?
For the Hive Hub to work at its best you should put it on a table or shelf near to your broadband router, it should be a minimum of 50cm from the router.Hive Hint: You should avoid placing the hub on the floor, right next to your router, in a cupboard or surrounded by too many electrical items.
How do you use Hive heating manually?
How do I change the heating mode on my Hive Active Heating 2…
- Push the dial to wake up the thermostat.
- Once the screen turns on press the Menu button and select Heat.
- Here you’ll see the different modes: Schedule, Manual and Off.
- Select one by turning and pushing the dial.
Is there a monthly charge for Hive heating?
You must pay your first monthly payment under the payment plan at the point of purchase. If you buy any additional Hive product(s) at the same time as taking out a Heating Plan, you must pay for such products at the point of purchase.
Can you manually override Hive?
Hive Active Plug – Your plug will continue to work. Until your broadband connection is restored you can control your plug, whether it is on or off, manually from the plug itself.Until your broadband connection is restored you can control your light, whether it is on or off, manually from the light switch itself.
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.
How does Hive work with combi boiler?
The hub plugs into your broadband router and the receiver is then wired up to the boiler. This connects your boiler to the internet so it can be controlled remotely and allows it to talk to your smart thermostat.
Why can’t I connect my Hive hub?
Unplug Hub 360 from the wall socket and reinsert it, wait for the hub to reboot (this can take about 10 minutes) then refresh the Hive app dashboard page in the app. Step 4.You can reconnect the hub to your Wi-Fi by going to your Hive app, tap the Hub 360, Settings, Change Wi-Fi, and follow the in app instructions.
Why do I need to buy a new Hive hub?
If you’d like to use Hive Active Heating to control your heating remotely, you’ll need to buy a new Hive Hub. The existing Hub is registered to the old occupier and cannot be transferred to someone new.
How do I connect Hive receiver 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.
How do I connect Hive hub to new router?
Log into the Hive app and tap your Hive Leak Sensor. When viewing the product page, tap the settings icon on the top right and then tap ‘Change Wi-Fi’. You will be guided through steps to connect to your new network.
Can Hive be operated manually?
The Hive Active Heating 2 thermostat has been designed to be easy to use.You can use your Hive thermostat to control your heating and hot water manually when at home.
How do you set a heat schedule in Hive?
To set up your heating schedule:
- Wake up your thermostat by pushing the dial and then press the Menu button.
- Turn the dial to select Heat and push the dial to confirm.
- Select Schedule and push the dial.
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 installation was hassle-free on our part.
How much does Hive cost per month UK?
Hive is owned by British Gas and the brand is most well known for its smart thermostat, but it also makes a smart hub and a range of accessories. For ?6 a month Hive will post its smart hub, two smart bulbs, a motion sensor and a smart plug to your home.
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