Yes! We have OVO smart meters and we recently modified our central heating system to use Hive. There’s no interaction between the two: Hive is essentially just a smart programmable thermostat and it doesn’t affect the metering. Keen to learn more about how you can control your heating with a Smart thermostat?
Can I control my heating with a smart meter?
Features vary from company to company, but smart heating controls allow you to: Remotely turn your heating on and off, as well as adjust your temperature. Access your temperature settings using a mobile app. Automatically optimise your heating settings to save you money and energy.
Can you have Hive without smart meter?
A smart meter is required before installation of smart thermostats such as Hive, Nest and Tado. The Government has urged energy suppliers to offer everyone in the country a smart meter by the year 2024.
Can I use Hive with any energy supplier?
No, you can buy Hive products and services regardless of who provides your energy.
Are smart meters compatible with all providers?
Over time, all suppliers will be able to operate first-generation meters as smart meters. Suppliers are currently installing second-generation smart meters which all suppliers will be able to run. Smart meters can work as either a prepayment or credit meter too.
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.
Does Hive work with underfloor heating?
Hive supports wet underfloor heating systems but does not currently support electric underfloor systems. The heat produced from underfloor heating ensures an even distribution of heat in rooms so it is one of the most energy efficient ways to heat your home.
How much is Hive a month?
The US package leads with a thermostat and is priced at $24.99 a month, while the lower-priced UK package opens up a new market for Hive among home renters who may not have the option of installing a thermostat.
How much does Hive cost per month UK?
The Hive monthly cost is an ongoing subscription called Hive Live and costs ?2.99 a month which offers Hive customers an ongoing warranty on all their Hive products.
Is Tado compatible with Hive?
However, it is not possible to connect them to your Nest/Hive system.However, it is not possible to connect them to your Nest/Hive system. If you do have a heating system that does require a room thermostat in order to control the boiler, it would be best to install a tado° Smart Thermostat as well.
Can you still use hive without British Gas?
Do I need to be with British Gas to have Hive? No, any Hive products can be installed no matter who provides your energy.
Can I use Hive with octopus energy?
By linking with intelligent devices, including smart plugs and appliances such as Hive, Tado and Philips Hue, Octopus customers are able to optimise their smart homes by automatically adjusting energy usage based on half-hourly price changes.For more information on Amazon Alexa and Octopus visit octopus.
Does hive work with other gas suppliers?
Hive smart thermostats are compatible with most gas and LPG boilers, as well as most oil boilers with an existing thermostat or programmer, and most electric boilers with a standard room thermostat/programmer.
Can I still use my smart meter if I change supplier?
Can I change my energy supplier if I have a smart meter? Yes, you can. The new, second-generation meters, allow you to switch your provider without any disruption to your meter readings or billing. They’ll carry on sending your readings automatically and your bills will be based on your energy use.
Which energy companies do not use smart meters?
But these nine companies (Ampower, Better Energy Supply, Daligas, Enstroga, Entice Energy, Green, Northumbria Energy, Symbio and UK National Gas) aren’t using it. So customers that switch to them will see their smart meters stop working.
Why are my bills higher with a smart meter?
If you hadn’t provided regular reading previously then your bills may have been under-estimated and therefore appear to increase after a Smart Meter is installed. As a smart meter sends us a reading when we need it you can be sure your bill is spot on and avoid any nasty bill surprises in future.
Is Tado a smart meter?
Emails have been sent this week to beta testers offering them a tado° Smart Thermostat that is linked to their smart meter and able to extrapolate data to provide bespoke advice on how much money can be saved.Weather forecasts: tado° Smart Thermostats adapt to local weather to maximise heating efficiency.
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.
How many thermostats can you have with hive?
A Hive Hub is capable of controlling up to 5 thermostats and you can add Hive thermostats to your system at any time.
Does Tado work with underfloor heating?
With tado° Smart Thermostats, you can also control your water-based underfloor heating. Simply set your ideal temperature using your voice assistant, or control your heating from anywhere with the tado° app.
Should underfloor heating be left on all the time?
It is advised that in the depths of winter, an underfloor heating system should be kept on at all times. Although it should be at different temperatures depending on usage and activity in the house. This is because underfloor heating can take two to three hours to warm up, so it is best to not completely turn it off.
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