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.
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...
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Published: 2016-03-23, Author: Gordon , review by: techadvisor.co.uk
The Hive Active Heating system is a great upgrade for anyone that wants or needs the ability to be able to control their heating remotely. The recent addition of multizone support is also good, and the ability to boost heating and hot water is a great fea...
Published: 2015-12-07, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
There's nothing wrong with this second generation connected thermostat from British Gas. The Hive 2 now rivals the Nest thermostat for looks and it's very easy to use. It's smarter than before, works well, and as part of a wider Hive smart home system, it...
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...
Classy looks and slick interface, Simple but powerful app, Hot water control, Very robust connectivity
Thermostat upgrade mainly cosmetic, Professional installation required (but part of the price)
Hive is both easy to use and powerful. It's come on leaps and bounds over the past year and is now a smart thermostat system we'd recommend, even though the Multizone aspect isn't quite as nuanced as it is with Honeywell's Evohome...
