Home heating control that puts schedules, hot water and remote access at your fingertips. For households who want fewer wasted hours of heating and a more comfortable return, Hive Thermostat makes app scheduling and voice control straightforward. Is it right for homes that require a conventional boiler and reliable network connectivity?
⚡ At a Glance
- • Heating Control: Heating and hot water schedules allow up to six daily time slots, with a Boost function for temporary extra heat.
- • Best for: Homeowners with a conventional boiler who want remote scheduling, occasional boosts and frost protection.
- • Not ideal for: Properties without a conventional boiler, since a conventional boiler is required for correct operation.
The Nano 3 Hub brings Wi-Fi connectivity and a dual-core processor to manage Hive devices reliably. Heating and hot water control supports schedules, Boost, geolocation alerts and Automatic Frost Protection.
Flexible daily programming, with up to six heating and hot water time slots
Schedules support up to six daily time slots for heating and hot water, and a Boost mode that runs for up to six hours. Separate timing helps keep hot water and central heating routines independent.
Create weekday and weekend routines and use Boost for short-term temperature increases without altering schedules, keeping comfort predictable and manual adjustments minimal.
Reliable network performance, with the New Nano 3 Hub and dual-core processor
Nano 3 Hub connects Hive devices to the internet via Wi-Fi, and the dual-core processor improves responsiveness for larger device networks. User feedback also confirms support for Ethernet connectivity where preferred.
Quick responses when changing settings from the app or a voice assistant reduce frustration and make remote control feel immediate and dependable.
Protection and convenience, with Automatic Frost Protection, Geolocation and Holiday Mode
Automatic Frost Protection helps prevent frozen pipes by activating heating when temperatures drop, geolocation sends heating alerts on leaving or returning home, and Holiday Mode applies preset dates for extended absence.
Guard plumbing in colder months and return to a comfortable home after time away, without having to remember manual overrides or complicated programming.
✨ The 4 Key Reasons for Hive Thermostat
- New Nano 3 Hub, clear Wi-Fi design and a dual-core processor for steady connections
- Automatic Frost Protection, helps prevent frozen pipes during cold spells
- Geolocation heating alerts, adjusts heating behaviour based on leaving and returning home
- Hive App and voice support, control heating and hot water from smartphone or Alexa
📋 Technical Details at a Glance
- Category: Home Improvement
- Compatibility: For use with conventional boilers only
- Hub: Hive Nano 3 Hub included
- Hub processor: Dual-core processor for improved responsiveness
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, and supports Ethernet connections as noted in user feedback
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can this be used with a combi boiler?
A: No, operation requires a conventional boiler, the thermostat is designed for conventional boiler systems only.
Q: Does a hub come included and how does it connect?
A: The Hive Nano 3 Hub is included, it connects via Wi-Fi and user reviews note support for Ethernet connections as well.
Q: Can I control heating remotely or with voice commands?
A: Yes, the Hive App allows remote on and off control and voice control is supported, with user reviews confirming reliable smartphone and Alexa connectivity.
🏆 Our Verdict
Suited to homeowners who have a conventional boiler and want straightforward, app-led control of heating and hot water. The standout point is the Nano 3 Hub paired with clear scheduling, frost protection and geolocation features for day-to-day convenience. While upfront cost may be a consideration, reliable connectivity and automated protection deliver long-term value by reducing wasted heating and avoiding cold-weather issues.
