Hive Active Heating 2

132 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 132 reviews of Hive Active Heating 2. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Hive Active Heating 2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Marc McLaren (trustedreviews.com)

Hive Active Heating 2 Review | Trusted Reviews

Hive Active Heating 2 review: A powerful upgrade over the original and the heart of a range of smart devices, but this thermostat lacks the smarts of rivals.

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

Dec, 2018

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Expert review by : Andy Vandervell (trustedreviews.com)

Hive Active Heating 2

Hive Active Heating from British Gas was a good first stab at a smart thermostat, but the likes of the Nest, Tado, Honeywell Evohome and Heat Genius all offered superior features, easier-to-use software or a combination of both. Hive Active Heating 2,...

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Hive Active Heating 2.0 review: Style meets connected practicality

Hive is a great upgrade to your old central heating system. It is a straightforward and easy way to bring smartphone control and smart skills

Quick installation ; Easy to use apps ; Attractive price ; Expanding system

Potential for connection problems ; Thermostat could be higher resolution

Hive Active Heating is a great upgrade to your current central heating system. It is a straightforward and easy way to bring smartphone control to your home, with minimal changes to your system and at a cost that won't break the bank.

Dec, 2018

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Expert review by : Gordon Thorn (techadvisor.co.uk)

Hive Active Heating 2

There are plenty of smart thermostat and heating systems available, but which is right for you? Here's our Hive Active Heating 2 review (including multizone) to help you decide

May, 2019

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Hive Active Heating 2 review

This smart thermostat is hot, hot, hot

Very easy to use ; Thermostat looks suitably stylish ; Geolocation now available

Not as smart as some rivals ; A little pricey

Simple enough for anyone to use and powerful enough to be useful

Apr, 2016

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Expert review by (absolutegadget.com)

Hive Active Heating 2 review

Great smart home hub, but could do with better third-party device integration

Dec, 2016

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Nice looking gadget

Working brilliantly up to now.. Looks the part and does the job!

May, 2019

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Brilliant addition to the automated homr

I did the installation myself and it was easy. I have a combi boiler and the only issue was a connection on it was slightly different to the normal spec. Works perfectly with Alexa too so I can set the temperature by just asking!

Mar, 2019

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

So far so good

It's been in a few days & just works. Replaced an existing wireless thermostat & receiver, almost as easy as wiring a plug. Setting up the hub & receiver & thermostat was simple. App works & the house is toasty!

Dec, 2018

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

hive smart heating thermostat

I have been looking for one for over a year and I looked at the reviews and all the YouTube videos before I decided which smart thermostat i would like the nest is good but cost more and my daughter has the nest and loves it but I went for the hive and...

Nov, 2018

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