New Hive smart thermostat for homes
Hive has announced Active Heating 2, outlining the future for the connected heating system, with an expansion into the connected home.
There are a number of elements to the new Hive thermostat. Rather than a big overt display like the existing model, the new thermostat places display elements behind a mirrored finish. The idea is that when it's not illuminated, it reflects (literally) the character of your home.
The thermostat itself has a pair of buttons on the top. These control the boost functions, with a heating boost added to the options. You can click these to to select the number of hours you want your heating or your hot water to be boosted for, which is a great addition.
The new Hive Active Heating 2 thermostat will be available to buy online from 15 July 2015, with installation from August 2015. Existing customers will be able to upgrade from £99 (for a limited time), with British Gas telling us that it was as simple as removing the old one and adding the new model into your system through the app.
For new customers, Hive Active Heating 2 and installation by British Gas will cost £249. You don't have to be British Gas customer, as it will work with any gas supplier.
