BRITISH GAS Smart Linked Thermostat

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Setting up heating and hot water schedules are a great way of making sure your home’s the right temperature, at the right times. And by only having your heating on when you actually need it, you’ll use less energy and lower your energy bills. Push button 1 followed by 2 and hold them both depressed together Red LED will flash for 2 secs then go out (learn mode)

Press and hold the heating button for at least 10 seconds – until the status light begins to flash WHITE. The receiver is now in ‘stand-alone’ mode and is searching for a thermostat. The thermostat's clear and intuitive user interface ensures easy operation for all users. Its bright and easy-to-read display provides clear information on the current temperature and heating status. Additionally, the thermostat features a temperature hold function, which allows users to maintain a consistent temperature throughout the day. Make sure both battery compartments are out on the 'Wireless Display' and the screen has gone blank, takes about 2 mins to fadeNatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Ulster Bank, which are all part of the NatWest Group, will now shut at least 172 of their bank branches in 2023 and 2024. Martin Lewis: Do you have a Power of Attorney? It’s crucial protection – not just for the elderly – and more important than a will The Energy Saving Trust recommends that your thermostat should be set to between 18°C and 21°C. Programming your schedule The Hive app is extremely clever and offers heating control, hot water control, geo-location, heating and water schedules, frost protection (Hive uses sensors to detect changes in water pipe temperature) and a holiday mode so that you can completely shut down Hive functionality. Here are links to the Hive app on the Google Play store and Apple’s App Store: All in all, installation takes approximately 90 minutes and it is included in the price with British Gas. The Hive thermostat should only be installed by a trained and competent person, so if you choose to get Hive through a different source, please ensure you arrange professional fitting to ensure a safe and functional installation. Can I upgrade my original Hive to Hive 2.0?

It’s easy to set a schedule on the award-winning Hive app. Just go to ‘Heating’ and tap ‘Schedule’ at the top of the screen, then choose the days and times you’d like to set. You can change your schedules whenever you like. Do you have a Power of Attorney? MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains how this crucial protection works, why it's more important than a will, and how to get one in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live. The Hive 2.0 has a new design over the old model, with several usability improvements. These include faster information delivery and better control response. Remove the batteries and replace them with fully charged ones – the Hive Thermostat takes 4 AA batteries, while the Hive Thermostat Mini takes 4 AAA batteries Hive products are controlled via the award-winning Hive app. With Hive Actions, you can set the products up to work together, giving you a truly connected home experience. What can I control with Hive and Alexa?Equipped with intelligent programming capabilities, the RF720BG thermostat automatically adjusts the heating schedule based on the user's preferences and living habits. This not only enhances comfort but also helps reduce energy consumption and utility bills. Hive Active Heating is a live thermostat that uses a Wi-Fi connection to allow home owners to adjust the temperature in their home through a mobile device, such as a tablet computer or smartphone. Control– With the Hive app on your smartphone or tablet computer, you can control your heating and hot water from anywhere in the world. And if you do not have a smartphone or tablet computer, then you can do the same from a laptop or desktop computer. Greater control over your heating and hot water will help you to get more from your energy.

As we mentioned in our opening paragraph, the benefit of having Hive installed is that you can control your heating and your hot water anywhere with an internet connection. So whether you are on the bus or at work, you have full control over your boiler. Most Hive users access this functionality on their smartphone, so here’s an illustration of what the app looks like: These wireless stats are/were often fitted by BG. They are probably rebadged Drayton Digistats. Alas they have an unfortunate failure mode that can cause the stat and the receiver module to become "unpaired". Hive thermostat receiver – this device creates the link between the Hive and your boiler to allow them to talk to one another. NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank to close at least 172 branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives Hive products are controlled via the award-winning Hive app. With Hive Actions, you can set the products up to work together, giving you a truly connected home experience. How to connect Hive to AlexaCompatibility– With Hive, boiler compatibility isn’t an issue because this thermostat has been tested on 95% of boilers on the market with a 100% success rate. The kit works extremely well and it can be used on boilers that are over 15 years old in many cases. How do I get Hive Active Heating? The heating button I have on the control is a boost button on the top of the console - holding that in for 10 seconds doesn't do anything, when I release it asks if I want to boost the heating for 1hr Hive thermostat hub – this is a small device that plugs into your broadband router so that the Hive thermostat can connect to the internet, and; You can use Google Home to control your Hive Active Heating, Hive Lights and Hive Plugs. How long does it take to install Hive products? No, you can buy Hive products and services regardless of who provides your energy. What is the relationship between British Gas and Hive?