Active Heating
HiveReleased Feb 1, 2014 · Analysis updated Mar 24, 2026
Hive Active Heating offers an expandable smart thermostat system with premium build quality and user-friendly controls. The Hive Active Heating scores 81/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the smart thermostats category. Coverage includes reviews from TechRadar, Pocket-lint, Mummypages, and Tech Advisor.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 6 expert reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 72 (Expert Reviews) to 85 (TechRadar).
Average of 6 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Easy to use(5)
- Premium build quality(3)
- Good value(3)
- Wide product range(2)
- Expandable system(2)
Cons
- High price(2)
6 Publication Reviews
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Hive Active Heating is simple, stylish and smart. It's easy to use and offers a great way to make your home smarter.
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Hive Active Heating remains one of the more accessible smart heating systems with good support and expanding features.
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The Hive Active Heating thermostat has been a big success in our house, especially effective in managing heat when I'm out of the home.
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The Hive Active Heating 2 is a well-designed smart thermostat system with multizone support that offers intuitive control and potential energy savings, though it lacks automatic learning features.
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