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.
Does Hive really save money?
Use the Hive app
They worked out heating bills can be as much as 35% lower in properties with a well-controlled heating system.
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.
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.
How much money does Nest Thermostat save?
On average the Nest thermostat saved US customers about 10-12% on their heating bills and about 15% on their cooling bills. We’ve estimated average savings of $131 to $145 a year, which means the Nest thermostat can pay for itself in under two years.
What is the point of hive?
Hive allows users to read, write, and manage petabytes of data using SQL. Hive is built on top of Apache Hadoop, which is an open-source framework used to efficiently store and process large datasets. As a result, Hive is closely integrated with Hadoop, and is designed to work quickly on petabytes of data.
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.
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.
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.
Where is the best place to put a thermostat?
interior wall
The best place for your thermostat is on an interior wall, away from all the areas we previously discussed (direct sunlight, air vents, your kitchen, hallways, windows and doors). Ideally, it should be placed toward the center of your home.
What is the difference between Hive 1 and 2?
The Hive 2 is the latest smart thermostat from British Gas that, like its predecessor, the original Hive thermostat , lets you control your home’s heating and hot water using an app on your phone. It’s had a tasteful makeover and now features a slick mirrored finish and interchangeable colourful shells.
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.
What are the advantages of a Nest thermostat?
- Six Benefits of Installing a Nest Learning Thermostat into Your AC/Heating System.
- Nest Thermostats Can Be Controlled Remotely.
- Save Energy with a Nest Thermostat.
- Nest Thermostats Light Up When You Enter the Room.
- Nest Thermostat Home Energy Reports.
- Join Rush Hour Rewards.
- Ready to Learn More About Nest Thermostats?
Does Nest thermostat have a camera?
No, the Google Nest Thermostat does not have any cameras or microphones. The only Google smart devices that have cameras or microphones are the ones that are advertised to have a camera, like the Nest Cam and the Nest Hello doorbell.
What company owns Nest?
Nest Labs
What is difference between Hive and Beeline?
The primary difference between the two involves how the clients connect to Hive. The Hive CLI, which connects directly to HDFS and the Hive Metastore, and can be used only on a host with access to those services. Beeline, which connects to HiveServer2 and requires access to only one .
How good is the Hive system?
The thermostats are good enough that they could be installed in a house and used very happily as the sole control system. Most people, though, will want to install the app on their phone. The Hive app makes using your heating system enjoyable (almost fun) and aims to save money. It’s available for Android and iOS.
What can I control with Hive?
What can I control with Hive and Alexa? You can control Hive Active Heating, Hive Smart Light Bulbs and the Hive Plug with Alexa. There’s a list of commands you can use to control your home like Alexa, increase the heating, Alexa, brighten my light or Alexa, turn my plug on.
Will hive work if I leave 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.
Will hive work with any supplier?
Hive is compatible with all energy suppliers and will continue to work once you switch.
Is hive covered by British Gas HomeCare?
Is Hive Active Heating covered under British Gas HomeCare®? Yes, all levels of HomeCare® include cover for heating controls.
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