This is a very old version of the Hive and I picked one up last time this same offer was on at screwfix, After installing I had nothing but problems with keeping a stable connection between the thermostat the receiver and the internet, simply put it wasnt fit for use (in my own experience). I sent it back and replaced it with the latest NEST unit, which just worked straight out the box and has been rock solid since, the NEST user interface on the thermostat, on my phone and on my laptop is very simple a pleasure to use. So if anyone is interested in my opinion avoid this unit and save yourself frustration and wasted time & effort. Cold from me.
callum84 to ro53ben
3 Feb 173#52
Not this again. Bet you cream your pants everytime you see a hive thread.
Are you here to "protect stupid people from themselves" as you put it last time. :wink:
jonohanson to ro53ben
3 Feb 173#40
Do you still get up to change the TV channel? I imagine people said the same when the remote control came around.
I have one, and Alexa, and Hue. I can sit in my chair and turn the heating on with my voice, or when i'm out I can set the heating to come on as we're travelling home. I can also set up a geo-fence so when I get close to home the heating comes one.
howbord to ro53ben
3 Feb 173#51
Dont buy one then
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Jamiep335
3 Feb 17#1
Is this all you need to work your heating from your mobile with there app?
This is a very old version of the Hive and I picked one up last time this same offer was on at screwfix, After installing I had nothing but problems with keeping a stable connection between the thermostat the receiver and the internet, simply put it wasnt fit for use (in my own experience). I sent it back and replaced it with the latest NEST unit, which just worked straight out the box and has been rock solid since, the NEST user interface on the thermostat, on my phone and on my laptop is very simple a pleasure to use. So if anyone is interested in my opinion avoid this unit and save yourself frustration and wasted time & effort. Cold from me.
spinks to jaykay1975
3 Feb 172#6
This is the older version. I picked one up last time it was on offer. For a combi you just need the version with heating controls. Not the hot water too.
Installation took me, with some googling of my existing unit wires, 15mins.
Not had any connection issues. Hub plugs into virgin router by Ethernet and receiver on boiler is about 5 meters away. Only issue come from the rubbish Virgin hub losing connection but then the device works from the wall unit to thermostat. Or worst case use the manual buttons on the receiver.
Brilliant kit. Yes the thermostat controller unit looks old. Just use it as a room thermostat and use the hub as controller.
We're on holiday and set it to 'holiday mode' as we forgot to do it from home.
CrazyBob to jaykay1975
3 Feb 171#7
How far from the receiver was the thermostat.
I am looking at putting a combi in the loft of a bungalow, so need something wireless to control it.
Tempted by the Nest though.
matengawhat to jaykay1975
3 Feb 17#14
Never had any issues with mine, have a largish 3 story house, recently bought some bulbs which at opposite end of house and were struggling with connection, called hive/bg and after 5 mins on phone with them trying to connect sent me a signal booster for free, no further issues and great service
shorty1892
3 Feb 17#8
got this on offer last year. 100% with no issues. may not look cool but does what it says on the tin. you only use the phone app anyway.
CloudHeaven
3 Feb 17#9
I don't think the Nest thermostat is wireless, at least that's what I was told by the guy in JL when I went to buy it.I bought hive V2 in the end and it's excellent. Never had a single drop out and it's on the opposite side of a faily large (1930's all brick interior walls) house.
Treat yourself to an amazon echo and you'll think you're living on the Enterprise!
mistermoneysaver
3 Feb 171#10
Got this last time around. Brilliant unit.
bauer
3 Feb 171#11
Out of stock for heating only, wouldn't let me check out ffs
swhdesigns
3 Feb 17#12
heating only out of stock everywhere within a 50 mile radius of me
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Are you here to "protect stupid people from themselves" as you put it last time. :wink:
I have one, and Alexa, and Hue. I can sit in my chair and turn the heating on with my voice, or when i'm out I can set the heating to come on as we're travelling home. I can also set up a geo-fence so when I get close to home the heating comes one.
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says so on q&a
Installation took me, with some googling of my existing unit wires, 15mins.
Not had any connection issues. Hub plugs into virgin router by Ethernet and receiver on boiler is about 5 meters away. Only issue come from the rubbish Virgin hub losing connection but then the device works from the wall unit to thermostat. Or worst case use the manual buttons on the receiver.
Brilliant kit. Yes the thermostat controller unit looks old. Just use it as a room thermostat and use the hub as controller.
We're on holiday and set it to 'holiday mode' as we forgot to do it from home.
I am looking at putting a combi in the loft of a bungalow, so need something wireless to control it.
Tempted by the Nest though.
Treat yourself to an amazon echo and you'll think you're living on the Enterprise!