About Hive
Hive is a smart home brand launched by British Gas parent company Centrica. It is one of the most widely installed smart heating systems in UK homes, offering thermostats, heating controls, and associated smart home products. Hive systems are designed for straightforward installation by heating engineers and are compatible with the majority of UK domestic boiler setups.
Key Product Ranges
- Smart Thermostats: The Hive Thermostat range with app control, scheduling, and geolocation features
- Heating Controls: Smart TRVs and multi-zone heating controls for room-by-room temperature management
- Hot Water Control: Smart scheduling and boost functions for domestic hot water cylinders
- Smart Home Accessories: Sensors, smart plugs, and lights within the Hive connected ecosystem
Why Tradespeople Choose Hive
Hive is a popular recommendation among UK heating engineers because of its straightforward installation process, compatibility with most domestic boiler systems, and the backing of British Gas. Homeowners recognise the brand, which makes it an easy upsell during boiler installations or heating upgrades, and the app-based controls provide a user-friendly experience that reduces call-backs for programming queries.
