Hive, the smart thermostat fromBritish Gas, is designed to put control of your heating into your hands. It allows you to create detailed heating schedules for your home to maximiseenergy efficiencyand cut down on waste. It also contains other handy features, such as a setting that will automa...
such as sensor readings or device updates. For example, a smart thermostat could share temperature readings with other devices in a home automation system or receive adjustment commands directly from a user, all without a centralized server. ...
connected devices continues to rise, our living and working environments will become filled with smart products – assuming we are willing to accept the security and privacy trade-offs. Some will welcome the new era of smart things. Others will pine for the days when a chair was simpl...
The British hi-fi start-up unveiled a new multi-room music system that also comes with smart home features. While it's not the first multi-room system to stream high-resolution audio, it is the first to integrate with smart lighting and home automation hubs and apps. We also managed to...
For a bigger chunk of information you can use services built especially for the assistants – Amazon calls them skills, while Google sticks with apps. Add Hive and you can control your thermostat, or link your Uber account and demand a cab to your door. Spotify, the BBC, the Guardian, Ne...
solution is often the simplest. Smart heating uses a thermostat with a wireless remote sensor that connects to the receiver and works via an internet connection. So a good start is to check if your home WiFi isn’t working. It’s the most common reason why your Hive thermostat is not ...
If your thermostat is showing a 'No Signal' message, it means that it has lost connection to the receiver. You may also see your heating showing as 'offline' in the Hive app. To fix this, try the below steps:Step 1 Press the tab on the base of the...
Please note:While “LOW BATTS” is shown, your heating and hot water will continue to work normally. If your thermostat displays “CHG BATTS” your heating and hot water will switch off and can only be controlled using the button(s) ...