Mini
HiveReleased Feb 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Oct 9, 2026
A budget-friendly, reliable smart thermostat that easily controls your heating and works with radiator valves. The Hive Mini scores 80/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the smart thermostats category. Coverage includes reviews from Gadgetreviewer, Heatable, Expert Reviews, and Tech Advisor.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 4 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 4 reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 75 (Tech Advisor) to 85 (Gadgetreviewer). Gadgetreviewer tends to score generously across our dataset.
Average of 4 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Budget friendly(2)
- Easy to use(2)
- Works with radiator valves(2)
- Reliable(2)
Cons
- Limited smart functionality(5)
- Requires app for features(3)
4 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Hive Mini Heating Thermostat & Receiver is presented as a high-quality, reliable, and affordable heating solution that offers excellent value compared to other electronics in its category.
Publisher score: 8.5 / 10
AI summary of this review
The Hive Mini Thermostat offers good value for money with its affordable price and essential smart features, though it lacks some advanced functionality found in more expensive models.
Score estimated from the review text
