Our quick take

Alternatives to consider

Nest Learning Thermostat

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Tado 

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Hive Active Heating 2.0 - 4.5 / 5

What is Hive Active Heating?

Installation

  • Available with or without installation Installation by British Gas engineer

The Hive 2.0 thermostat

Heating and hot water control

  • Heating and hot water boost functions Granular controls Web, app or thermostat control

App and voice controls

  • Works with Alexa Supports Actions

Performance and system stability

To recap

Hive Active Heating is a great upgrade to your current central heating system. It is a straightforward and easy way to bring smartphone control to your home, with minimal changes to your system and at a cost that won’t break the bank.