Hive

Hive

Smart Home

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Control your home's energy usage, from heating and EV charging to lighting and solar power, all from your smartphone. Save money and reduce your carbon footprint with smart scheduling, real-time tracking, and personalized insights.

Smart heating control
EV charging management
Smart lighting and plugs
Solar energy generation and storage
Energy usage tracking and budgeting
Personalized dashboard
Smart actions and scheduling
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What's New in Hive

15.4.1

July 14, 2026

Minor Improvements when a customer links their British Gas account to Hive

User reviews

Change not always better

I do find the latest layout very confusing. It used to be such a user friendly app!

Mostly offline

Most of the time the app shows our heating and wall thermostat as being offline. Going through the time-consuming process is usually futile.
We have a (installer-provided) booster.
There seems to be no way to update device firmware (assuming it could be improved by firmware) so I can’t see how it can be rectified.
We have good WiFi coverage across the house and other IoT devices such as dishwasher are fine.
Hive are the known name in this field but really, look elsewhere. The product is terrible.

Some time later: Despite various updates (eg dark mode!), still no reliable app. Focus on the “what’s important” issues, not adding bling (avoiding a colloquial).
I have no idea how the app is showing so high as most of the reviews seem to be 1 or 2 stars!
It’s all well and good having some poor person replying to bad reviews saying they’d like to take a look and to contact support but with each issue fixed, a new automated build test should be created so the issue doesn’t happen again. Just fixing an issue for an individual isn’t useful long term and must drain the support team.
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Not been able to get mine working. I have to turn it of and on by the main switch which is a pain.

As I have terminal long and liver cancer

Heating schedule no longer visible on iPhone 8

Help! My heating schedule is no longer visible on my iPhone 8 screen? This happened suddenly a few weeks ago. I can use the boost tab, manual tab ok. Got central heating engineer out today and he logged into my account from his iPhone and he had visibility of the schedule at the bottom of his screen. I’ve tried logging out, deleting app and reinstalling, turning system off. I can’t adjust schedule from my phone when out the house etc. Can you offer a fix?
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IPHONE SE

If you’re on an SE, if you turn Settings/Display to Standard (most users have this on large), you can just about access the Advance and Access buttons.

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes and freezes

Bug

Devices randomly going offline

Bug

Heating/cooling schedules not working as expected

Bug

Camera live view and recordings not functioning properly

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

More granular scheduling controls

Feature

Better integration with smart home platforms

Feature

Improved camera functionality and recording

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FAQ

What does the Hive app do?

The Hive app allows you to control and manage various aspects of your home's energy usage from your smartphone. This includes smart heating, EV charging, lighting, smart plugs, and even solar energy systems. It aims to help users save money and reduce their carbon footprint.

What are the key features of the Hive app?

Key features include personalized dashboards for quick control, energy usage tracking with budget monitoring and savings insights, smart scheduling for heating and EV charging, and remote control of lights, sensors, and plugs. It also supports managing solar energy generation and storage.

Is the Hive app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the Hive app itself is free to download and use. The costs are associated with the smart home devices and services that the app controls, such as thermostats, EV chargers, and solar panel installations.

What devices are compatible with the Hive app?

The Hive app is designed to work with a range of Hive smart home devices, including Hive Thermostats, Hive Thermostat Minis, Hive Radiator Valves, Hive EV Chargers, Hive Lights, Hive Sensors, Hive Plugs, and Hive Solar systems. It also integrates with British Gas electricity tariffs for EV charging.

How can the Hive app help me save money?

The app helps you save money by enabling precise control over your heating schedules, preventing unnecessary energy use. For EV charging, it can automatically charge during the cheapest and greenest times. Monitoring energy-hungry appliances with smart plugs and optimizing solar energy usage also contribute to cost savings.