Damn it - Was about to buy then remembered my system has one of theose old-school 'Thermostats' that adjusts the heating automatically - ****, need to look to something else to waste £199 on!!
topdealman
24 Nov 16#6
£20 cheaper than Nest install deal.. The learning thing on Nest is cool but my shifts vary so it would have to be be pretty damm smart
tallpete33 to topdealman
25 Nov 16#16
Same. I think the cat would confuse it too :laughing:
Have been looking in to this and the Nest however my heat/elec bill is only £50 pm combined so if it ain't broke....
Misty-09
25 Nov 16#15
I've just paid full price for this after waiting for a price drop for ages!!
leyloleylo
25 Nov 161#14
Amazon doing it for £189.99 but JL has 2 year guarantee
spaceghost
24 Nov 16#13
It's going to need new hardware to support homekit unfortunately. Which means a new hub.
I think it's worth waiting to see what Amazon do as I got this for £180 with installation this time last year.
Also for anyone that's bothered, after having a new boiler installed since getting hive, I've found it doesn't support opentherm.
certifiednuts
24 Nov 16#12
A good price. My hive has been installed for about 3 months now and I think it's great. Nice functionality. I've installed the door sensors also. Still waiting for the cameras to come out, I've been told unofficially early 2017 but who knows. Can't comment on the nest either way.
cornerstoneautosuk
24 Nov 16#11
So would this work with an existing oil central heating system?
whitehill123
24 Nov 16#10
Hive can't even switch my Hive light bulbs on half the time, I'm not trusting it with my heating!
hambrook
24 Nov 161#4
Nest has no Apple HomeKit integration, in case that matters
b33r to hambrook
24 Nov 16#9
Neither does hive....yet. Although they claim it is coming
frieqs
24 Nov 161#7
Tempted by this, however we have a two zone heating system which I think means we'd need the extra multizone device as well which is an additional £100 or so.
Anyone happen to know whether the installation included with this product would include installation of the multizone unit too? (Can't seem to find a definite answer on this online).
benoleary1 to frieqs
24 Nov 161#8
Doesn't include the multizone hive, would be extra but would include installation. (Engineer for BG)
andyb83
24 Nov 161#5
One point to consider, nest stat needs to be plugged in, hive stat is battery operated so is portable.
unknown1989
24 Nov 16#3
Nest is an intelligent system that figures out how you use your heating and adapts accordingly. Hive has clever manual setings 2 allow you to customise your heating system. Personally Id go for nest.
300
24 Nov 16#2
I'm the same, unsure to buy this or nest, maybe others can clarify which one is better.
topdealman
24 Nov 16#1
Cheers OP, was waiting for the drop sweet!!! But now I'm thinking Nest might be better
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Multizone deal.
Have been looking in to this and the Nest however my heat/elec bill is only £50 pm combined so if it ain't broke....
I think it's worth waiting to see what Amazon do as I got this for £180 with installation this time last year.
Also for anyone that's bothered, after having a new boiler installed since getting hive, I've found it doesn't support opentherm.
Anyone happen to know whether the installation included with this product would include installation of the multizone unit too? (Can't seem to find a definite answer on this online).