Hive Mini Heating Starter Kit

Name: Hive
Brand: Hive
Rating: 82 (3 reviews)

Released Feb 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Mar 3, 2026

Hive Mini Heating Starter Kit features an easy-to-use display, convenient companion app, and expandable smart heating control. The Hive scores 82/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the smart thermostats category. Coverage includes reviews from TechRadar, Expert Reviews, and Tech Advisor.

Critic Score

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based on 3 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 3 reviews

Strong consensus: our scores for all 3 reviews fall within 7 points of each other.

Average of 3 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

Where to buy

amazon$169.99

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Pros

Easy to use(2)
Cheap(2)

Cons

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3 Publication Reviews

Major publication02/2025

Major publicationFeb 1, 2025

AI summary of this review

The Hive Thermostat is the third generation of Hive's Active Heating device and packs in plenty of convenient features that make it more efficient to heat your home.

Score estimated from the review text

Established publication12/2024

Established publicationDec 3, 2024

AI summary of this review

The Hive Mini isn’t the smartest thermostat but it’s affordable, and works especially well if you buy the radiator valves to go with it

Score estimated from the review text

Established publication02/2022

Established publicationFeb 24, 2022

AI summary of this review

Hive's new Thermostat Mini is one of the most wallet-friendly ways to get smart heating in the UK.

Score estimated from the review text