British Gas Hive Active Heating

[mcompton69]

disappointed to see they haven't increased the set times from 4 to 5

Is that per day? Is there a limit to the number of on/offs in total?

 

[nickso]

disappointed to see they haven't increased the set times from 4 to 5

Is that per day? Is there a limit to the number of on/offs in total?

There are no on/offs, just temp changes. My lifestyle demands 5 temp changes a day, particularly as you can't extend the sleep time temp change past midnight......well not on my version anyway.

 

[mcompton69]

aha, understood, cheers.

 

[mcompton69]

It's pay day.

So i have confirmed that the current version of Hive is wireless (thermostat to receiver) so i don't need a socket next to boiler, so I have ordered Hive.

Will post back with the results/experience at some point in the future.

 

[ollski]

It doesn't suit some but to some it's a godsend, I saw one recently where an elderly ladies daughter had one installed for her mother. She now doesn't need to go round 3 times a day to check and set her heating in cold weather. She said it's a good thing.
I use mine most days to turn it down after the kids have gone out or in bed in the morning or on my way home etc.
I think it will be more useful as it continues to evolve and links to smart meters and other home automotion.

 

[crapday]

What can be bad about switching your heating on as you leave work. I only have a timer on my combi and its in the basement. I'm getting hive for £150. How much would it cost to get a timer and thermostat fitted in my hall.

I currently have the timer set to 6am even tho sometimes my wife starts work later. As I am night shift, I can set it to go on 30 mins before she starts (while im still at work), so not wasting money. If the house is too hot, I can get my phone out lower the temp.

I can see many benefits from Hive. I'll report back when its installed.


Gary.

 

[Dean744PiN5]

Judging by your signature you may prefer nest, it was designed by one of the original iPod designers, Tony Faddel

 

[wolvesinwales]

Hive is great till it packs up and leaves you without heating or hot water for 3 days.