Testseek.com have collected 16 expert reviews of the Hive Active Heating 2 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Hive Active Heating 2.
December 2016
(80%)
16 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: There are a lot of smart thermostats on the market and Hive is British Gas' answer to Nest and plethora of others. Making a home a smart one can sound daunting but there can also be real financial benefits, especially where heating is involved.Hive promis...
Published: 2015-12-06, Author: Jim , review by: wegotserved.com
Abstract: Having recently moved home, I inherited a rather old boiler with a control unit that took about an hour to program. Coming from a house equipped with a Nest thermostat, I was frustrated that I couldn't set programs exactly how I wanted and had to compromi...
It's intuitive and easy to use, The thermostat system has a great design, Alexa integration is fantastic
You need a professional to set it up, No motion sensing to turn heating on, Adding products can get pricey
Hive Active Heating is simple, stylish and smart. It's easy to use and offers a great way to make your home smarter. And the more Hive products you add to it, the better it becomes...
Attractive thermostat, Easy to use, Hive ecosystem expands to other devices
No smart learning, Lacks radiator control, No OpenTherm support
It isn't the absolute in smart heating setups, but Hive Active Heating 2 is an easy-to-use all-round solution offering plenty of features and a growing ecosystem behind it...
Published: 2018-12-10, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Quick installation, Easy to use apps, Attractive price, Expanding system
Potential for connection problems, Thermostat could be higher resolution
Hive Active Heating remains one of the more accessible smart heating systems and in the UK, the support from British Gas, high profile advertising and regular sales mean that Hive has a decent foothold in UK homes.The story of Hive for the past 3 years ha...
Published: 2018-11-21, Author: Gordon , review by: techadvisor.co.uk
Abstract: Hive, Nest and others have been putting a lot of energy into a heated battle in the smart thermostat arena. We've already reviewed Nest, Tado, Netatmo, Devolo, Heat Genius and Honeywell EvoHome. Here we look at Hive Active Heating 2 with support for mult...
Abstract: Evo h ome is the best smart heating system we've tested. However, it isn't perfect and it's also very expensive, or can be. But if you value convenience and comfort above saving money in the short term, it's the one to buy. Read our Honeywell Evohome r...
Abstract: Heat Genius is very good at a very useful thing. It is easy to use and efficient, and over time it will save you the cost of installation. And it is fairly priced. How long Heat Genius takes to pay for itself will depend on your circumstances, and it may...
Hive is a fantastic smart home system that's only going to grow and grow, thanks to the new products British Gas is producing to add to the system. It's stylish and smart enough to entice the more technologically minded to the system. The addition of Alex...
