Hive Active Heating 2

Hive Active Heating 2 review: A powerful upgrade over the original and the heart of a range of smart devices, but this thermostat lacks the smarts of rivals.

Hive Active Heating from British Gas was a good first stab at a smart thermostat, but the likes of the Nest, Tado, Honeywell Evohome and Heat Genius all offered superior features, easier-to-use software or a combination of both. Hive Active Heating 2,...

Hive is a great upgrade to your old central heating system. It is a straightforward and easy way to bring smartphone control and smart skills

A decent smart heating system that can expand to lighting and beyond, but you get more features and expansion options elsewhere

There are plenty of smart thermostat and heating systems available, but which is right for you? Here's our Hive Active Heating 2 review (including multizone) to help you decide

This smart thermostat is hot, hot, hot

Great smart home hub, but could do with better third-party device integration

Working brilliantly up to now.. Looks the part and does the job!

I did the installation myself and it was easy. I have a combi boiler and the only issue was a connection on it was slightly different to the normal spec. Works perfectly with Alexa too so I can set the temperature by just asking!

It's been in a few days & just works. Replaced an existing wireless thermostat & receiver, almost as easy as wiring a plug. Setting up the hub & receiver & thermostat was simple. App works & the house is toasty!