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.

Can I group Hive plugs?

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

Can you run 2 Hive hubs?

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

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.

How much power does a Hive plug use?

The Hive Plug uses an average of 40p per plug per year based on 10p per kWh.

Can you group smart plugs?

You can group together smart plugs, smart switches and smart bulbs. If you grouped together a bunch of smart bulbs, you will see the color picker, and all of the other bulb-related features you would expect if controlling a single smart bulb.

How many hive bulbs can you have?

You can only control one bulb at a time.

Can you connect 2 phones to Hive?

What happens if more than one device is using the Hive app or online dashboard? All devices using the Hive app or online dashboard will see the last changes made and have full control to make changes. The last change received will be reflected in the Hive products and can be overrided by any other device.

Can you take Hive with you when you move house?

Your Hive Hub can’t be used by the new occupier of your home, so take that with you so you can install it in your new premises.You should also take any other Hive smart products with you, such as sensors, plugs, light bulbs, security cameras and any other accessories.

Can you run 2 Hive thermostats?

If you have two thermostats in your home (one upstairs and another downstairs, for example) then you can use multizone smart thermostats – like Hive Multizone – and control the heating for each area easily, all from your smartphone.

How can I extend my hive signal?

Using the Hive app:
Open the Hive app on your phone, you may be asked to log-in. Tap the Menu button and then Install Device. Your hub will then start looking for your signal booster. Once your signal booster appears on the screen, you can name it and press Save to complete setup.

What plugs work 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. So you can get your home working around you.

How far does hive reach?

Hive sensors
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.

Do smart plugs save money?

Are Smart Plugs Worth It? For many users, smart plugs are worth it. 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.

Do smart plugs use a lot of WiFi?

Smart plugs do not use too much WiFi. While smart plugs use WiFi to connect to the internet and your home network, their bandwidth usage is minimal. Unless your plan has a very low data cap, you are unlikely to run into problems with smart plugs on your WiFi network.

Do smart plugs save power?

Smart plugs use about 1-2 Watts of power.So, 1 Watt of power can translate to 8.76 kWh of electricity over one year. That’s a lot of potential energy saved.

Can 2 smart plugs have the same name?

you can set it up to work either way…. You can name the lamp, like I did, they you just say Alexa turn lamp on/off.

How many smart plugs can you have?

The number of smart plugs is limited primarily by Wi-Fi network bandwidth. Typical Sense users can use about 20 smart plugs without issue. Note that each plug of the TP-Link HS300 smart strip counts as 1 smart plug, regardless of status.

How do I group smart plugs together?

Create Smart Home Device Groups

1. Go to the menu, and select the Devices icon .
2. Select the + icon, and then Add group.
3. Use pre-set group names, or create your own, and then select Next.
4. Select the devices you want to include and then Save.

How long do Hive bulbs last?

The bulb is available both as a screw-in and a bayonet, and claims to be energy efficient. Hive says each bulb offers 25,000 hours of life.

Can you link Hive bulbs together?

Fit the bulb into the light fitting and switch the light on. The bulb will then flash on and off to show that it is searching for (also known as pairing with) your Hub. Once your Hive Light appears on the screen, it will flash once more to confirm it’s connected. You can now name it and press “Save” to complete setup.