Can you use Hive without subscription?

You can pay on a rolling monthly contract with no minimum commitment. For customers who are new to Hive Heating Plus, you can try the service for free for one month.

Does Hive require a subscription?

What benefits are included with Hive Live? Hive Live is a monthly subscription service that gives you the following benefits: Ongoing warranty on all of your Hive products. 10% discount when you buy any Hive products.

Is Hive Live free?

Following the success of last season's broadcast, supporters will be able to follow the Hornets on matchday throughout 2021/22 with an exclusive pre-match studio show, followed by live audio commentary as the Golden Boys embark on their return to the top-flight, with both offerings completely free of charge.

Can you control Hive without the app?

For Hive Active Heating a hub, a receiver and a thermostat are installed. When this service hasn't been bought, the thermostat and receiver can also be installed without a hub. This is known as 'stand-alone' mode.

Is Hive thermostat free?

You do not need to pay monthly fees to use the Hive thermostat. There are extra features via Hive Heating Plus that may incur recurring monthly or yearly fees.

Is Hive free to use UK?

Hive products and services aren't free, but there are often great deals on offer for British Gas customers.

Is The Hive App Free UK?

BRITISH Gas customers can now get the Hive energy app for free, the energy company announced this week.

Does Hive work if internet goes down?

If the heat or the hub is disconnected from the Internet, the Hive application will show you and tell you what is wrong. Yes, your thermostat will continue to function on its pre-set schedule if not connected to WiFi.

Can you control Hive manually?

You can use your Hive thermostat to control your heating and hot water manually when at home.

Can you manually override Hive?

There is an override button on the transponder. So at least you can manually turn it on and off. According to the bumpf in the instruction manual you are supposed to take the hive hub with you and the new owners buy a new one as they don't change over ownership.

Is Hive free with British Gas?

Hive products and services aren't free, but there are often great deals on offer for British Gas customers. Please check the Hive product and services pages for the latest prices.

How do I cancel my Hive Live subscription?

You can cancel your Hive Video Playback Membership at any time by calling us on 0800 980 8614 (we are open 8.00am – 9.00pm Monday to Sunday), or by emailing us at [email protected] using the wording in the cancellation form included below.

Is Hive only on British Gas?

Do I need to be with British Gas to have Hive? No, any Hive products can be installed no matter who provides your energy.

What does manual mean on Hive?

Manual - makes sure your home maintains a constant temperature. Off – leaves your heating in Frost Protection – so your heating will only come on if your home drops below 7⁰C. You'll see the Frost Protection symbol on the screen to remind you that this is enabled.

How does Hive work with combi boiler?

The hub plugs into your broadband router and the receiver is then wired up to the boiler. This connects your boiler to the internet so it can be controlled remotely and allows it to talk to your smart thermostat.

How do you use Hive heating manually?

Once the screen turns on press the Menu button and select Heat. Here you'll see the different modes: Schedule, Manual and Off. Select one by turning and pushing the dial. Schedule turns your heating on and off when you want it to and can be more energy efficient.

Is hive heating worth it?

Our Verdict

The interfaces of both the app and thermostat are intuitive and quick to use. There are clearly energy savings which Hive can help you make and you can quickly recoup your expenditure if you're conservative with your temperatures and schedule.

Does Hive need to be connected to router?

Can the Hive Hub use a wireless connection to connect to the internet? Our newest hub, Hive Hub 360 connects via Wi-Fi, our other hubs need to be physically connected to your broadband router using a network cable (provided with the hub) to allow you to control your Hive products remotely.

What is the point of hive heating?

Hive Active Heating lets you control your heating remotely from your mobile, tablet or laptop. And if you have a hot water tank you can control your hot water too. Once installed you can control your heating remotely using the Hive app, online dashboard or by text.

What does Hive cost to run?

How much does my Hive Active Plug cost per year to run? Hive Active Plug uses an average of 40p per plug per year based on 10p per kWh.

How much does Hive plus cost?

Hive+ is a premium rank that can be purchased from the Hive Store for 1690 minecoins.

What plugs work with Hive?

TP-Link, Philips Hue and Amazon all make good smart plugs. But the great thing about our Hive Plugs is that, as well as doing all of the above, they work seamlessly with the rest of the Hive ecosystem, including our smart thermostat, lights, sensors and cameras.

How much does Hive cost per month UK?

Hive Heating Plus costs £3.99 per month. You can pay on a rolling monthly contract with no minimum commitment. For customers who are new to Hive Heating Plus, you can try the service for free for one month. After this free trial, a payment of £3.99 will then be taken at the beginning of each subsequent month.

What happens to Hive if I leave British Gas?

Hive is compatible with all energy suppliers and will continue to work once you switch. If you contact your current supplier, they will be able to provide you with more information about this.

Does Hive work with any gas supplier?

Hive smart thermostats are compatible with most gas and LPG boilers, as well as most oil boilers with an existing thermostat or programmer, and most electric boilers with a standard room thermostat/programmer.