Testseek.co.uk 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
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The editors liked
It's intuitive and easy to use
The thermostat system has a great design
Alexa integration is fantastic
Attractive thermostat
Easy to use
Hive ecosystem expands to other devices
Attractive design
Impressive range of products
Sophisticated accompanying app
Classy looks and slick interface
Simple but powerful app
Hot water control
Very robust connectivity
Quick installation
Easy to use apps
Attractive price
Expanding system
Very easy to use
Thermostat looks suitably stylish
Geolocation now available
Simple and straightforward to use
Personalise the thermostat with coloured frames that match the Dulux Feature Wall Collection
Holiday mode means you can set the heating to stay off for a set period of time while you're on holiday
Frost Guard setting w
The editors didn't like
You need a professional to set it up
No motion sensing to turn heating on
Adding products can get pricey
No smart learning
Lacks radiator control
No OpenTherm support
Other systems allow for more customisation
Thermostat upgrade mainly cosmetic
Professional installation required (but part of the price)
Potential for connection problems
Thermostat could be higher resolution
Not as smart as some rivals
A little pricey
The mirrored effect on the controller shows up fingerprints
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...
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Published: 2016-10-30, Author: Marc , review by: techradar.com
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...
Very easy to use, Thermostat looks suitably stylish, Geolocation now available
Not as smart as some rivals, A little pricey
Hive 2: flying the flag for the smart home So the Hive 2 is easy to set up and it works. It's still not quite as clever as some rivals - the likes of Nest and Netatmo can learn from your movements and adjust the heating without you even needing to think...
Simple and straightforward to use, Personalise the thermostat with coloured frames that match the Dulux Feature Wall Collection, Holiday mode means you can set the heating to stay off for a set period of time while you're on holiday, Frost Guard setting w
The mirrored effect on the controller shows up fingerprints, Powered by AA batteries rather than the mains
The Hive Active Heating 2 is a great smart thermostat that works well and will suit anyone that wants to dip their toe in smart home automation too. Convenient and straightforward to use, it controls hot water if you don't have a combi boiler without the...
