Can I connect Hive to my boiler?
Hive Active Heating is compatible with most gas, LPG and oil boilers.If you’ve got an electric boiler, as long as you have a standard room thermostat and/or programmer it should also be compatible. However it’s always best to check with the manufacturer to make sure that your current boiler is Hive compatible.
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.
Which Hive for a combi boiler?
Hive 2 Wired Thermostat
This product is only designed for combi boilers and does not provide control of a hot water tank. It takes 3x AA batteries and is wired directly to your boiler to control it. Its model number is SLT5.
How does a thermostat work with a combi boiler?
It uses a sensor to monitor the temperature of your home, and consequently it keeps an eye on what your boiler is up to. If your room thermostat senses that your home has reached its target temperature, it will switch the central heating off. Once the temperature drops, it’ll fire up the boiler again.
Why is my thermostat not communicating with boiler?
When you have a wired thermostat that does not properly control the boiler, the problem can either be due to a faulty wiring, a damaged component, or an outdated unit. In all 3 cases, you need to be able to access the inner components, so get ready to open your thermostat.
Does Hive comply with boiler plus?
These aren’t limited to well known brands such as Nest, Hive and Tado. Many boiler manufacturers either have or will be releasing their own smart thermostats that comply with Boiler Plus.
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.
Can you use Hive manually?
You can use your Hive thermostat to control your heating and hot water manually when at home.
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.
How do you install Hive?
But first:
- Log in to the Hive app on your smartphone or tablet.
- Tap ‘install devices’ and follow the simple on screen instructions.
- Turn off the wall switch for the light.
- Take out the old bulb, screw in the new one.
- Switch the light back on.
- The bulb will flash twice to indicate it’s ready to pair with the hub.
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.
Are Vaillant boilers compatible with Hive?
For homeowners looking to make use of the two yes, absolutely. A Hive thermostat should always be installed by a trained and Gas Safe accredited professionals who will ensure that your device is correctly linked to your Vaillant heater and that your receiver is set up correctly.
Does British Gas install Hive?
What can smart home do for you? British Gas has a 200 year history of delivering the best in home and energy services.As Hive is part of the British Gas family, you’ll benefit from the hands on expertise of our engineers. They’ll fit your Hive products and show you how to get the best out of them.
Are Alexa and hive compatible?
Hive works with Alexa, Amazon’s smart assistant. Connect your Hive devices to your Echo and you’re all set to control things with your voice.Control your Heating, Lights and Plugs, simply by asking Alexa.
Does hive need a hub?
Yes. The Hub is the heart of your Hive system and allows you to control your devices remotely.
What is the difference between hive 1 and 2?
With a vastly improved design, the Hive is now much more a piece of technology that you’d happily have sat on the wall of your living room.
What is the best thermostat for a combi boiler?
The best smart thermostats: our picks
- Nest Thermostat E. A brilliantly stylish, capable and affordable smart thermostat.
- Tado Smart Thermostat.
- Nest Learning Thermostat.
- Hive Active Heating 2.
- Drayton Wiser Thermostat.
- Ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control.
- Honeywell Lyric T6/T6R.
- Honeywell Evohome.
What temperature should my combi boiler be set at for central heating?
75°C
Adjust the boiler controls
Combi boilers have controls on the unit which allow you to set the temperature of the water that will be circulating around the central heating system and out of the taps. The best setting for combi boilers is often recommended as 75°C for central heating and 60°C for domestic hot water.
What temperature should a combi be set at?
Modern boilers will have a digital dial where you can set the output temperature. For combi boilers it is recommended to set the output temperature for the radiators at 75 degrees and the water temperature at 60 degrees.
Why is my Hive not pairing?
Go to the hive app and select the option to install a device if the receiver status shows amber/yellow and the thermostat is searching. Try moving the thermostat closer to the hub if it’s still not working.
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