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Hive Smart Thermostat with Hub for Combi Boilers

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

Smart thermostat for combi boilers featuring a stylish design, easy operation, and expandable room-by-room control. The Hive scores 82/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the smart thermostats category. Coverage includes reviews from TechRadar, Criticaster, and Expert Reviews.

Critic Score

82

based on 3 expert reviews

TechRadarCriticasterExpert Reviews

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

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Pros

Easy to use(2)
Cheap(2)
Stylish design(2)

Cons

Limited features(6)

3 Publication Reviews

85

Major publication02/2022

Major publicationFeb 23, 2022

AI summary of this review

Hive Active Heating is simple, stylish and smart. It's easy to use and offers a great way to make your home smarter.

Score estimated from the review text

82

Independent publication02/2022

Independent publicationFeb 23, 2022

AI summary of this review

The Hive Smart Thermostat with Hub for Combi Boilers scores 82/100 based on 2 expert reviews, offering simple, stylish design and expandable control.

Score estimated from the review text

78

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

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