Mini Heating Thermostat and Receiver

Name: Hive Mini Heating Thermostat and Receiver
Brand: Hive
Rating: 80 (4 reviews)

Released Feb 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Mar 24, 2026

Smart thermostat offering easy operation, minimalist design, an expandable system, and geolocation for automated heating. The Hive Mini Heating Thermostat and Receiver scores 80/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the smart thermostats category. Coverage includes reviews from Techradar, Heatable, Expertreviews, and Techadvisor.

Critic Score

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based on 4 expert reviews

TechradarHeatableExpertreviewsTechadvisor

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$69.00

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Pros

Cheap(3)
Easy to use(2)
Attractive minimalist design(2)

Cons

Not a learning device(2)

4 Expert Reviews

Major publication02/2025

Major publicationFeb 1, 2025

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.

Independent publication01/2026

Independent publicationJan 12, 2026

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.

Established publication12/2024

Established publicationDec 3, 2024

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

Established publication02/2022

Established publicationFeb 24, 2022

The Hive Thermostat Mini is a wallet-friendly smart heating system with a beautiful design and useful features, though most controls require using the app.