Hive Active Heating etc

I have an old type thermostat upstairs and downstairs with just a dial on it. What's the best thing to do with these if I get hive.

arikv wrote: »

For anyone with Hive Active Home 2 with Multizone,
How do you go from a single 3 Channel programmer (up,down and Hot water) to Two Hive Receivers to control same?

I had a new boiler installed last week and the plumber installed a similar controller as in your pics temporarily, as I only had the 1 zone + hot water hive receiver. I have since bought the multi-zone pack and he will come out to install this next week. I`ll let you know how he gets on and will try take some pics when he is doing the job.

Keedowah wrote: »

Just after buying an old house and going to replace all the heating in it. I want to put in hive that will control heating and hotwater, I plan on having two heating zones in the house I take it I need the basic kit and then the additional zone, as in these two?:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B011B3J6B8/ref=abs_brd_tag_dp?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B018E1SHQU/ref=abs_brd_tag_dp?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Is buying it on amazon the best option - looking at this thread it seems that there are issues shipping it to Ireland - is that still the case? I had a look at the Argos one and the base unit alone is about €30 more expensive.

Should have no problem getting through amazon, got mine there although still waiting to get set up. Also ordered the hive plug, motion sensor and a bulb which all arrived this morning so a bit of playing around with those this evening.

The issue with getting through amazon and the like will be in registering it when setting it up as you will need a UK address, I have a brother living in London so not too much of a problem. I do plan on contacting them in the future and see about changing to my proper address. As these can be bought from amazon, argos etc I would imagine they would have to had a query or two from here about registering.

THE ALM wrote: »

Just waiting on a electrician getting back to me about wiring this up so thought I would make a start and get the hub connected and registered. Got app and registered OK, have brother in London so have an address to use. Hub lights just flashing amber and orange so going to have to call support. I am wondering for those who self installed and had to contact support, did you mention you are in Ireland? Initially seem to connect OK, then got message about firmware update and now just the flashing lights. Is there a way to do a factory reset on these?

Did you register your Irish email and phone details when registering? Any problems? Help much appreciated. Doing my head in.

THE ALM wrote: »

Used my gmail address, don't know if they could pick that up as being Irish or not. For telephone number I used the full international code when entering it i.e. 0035386........ When I check my details on the app it has the number as +35386.... along with the UK address.

Still waiting on Plumber/Electrician although that is a different story. Did connect the motion sensor, bulb and smart switch to the hub and all working great.

Thanks for that. Will give it a try. Is BG breaking TheTreaty of Rome? Surely, if I buy goods and services within the E.U I am entitled to be connected to the internet at home. Wonder what the European Advice Centre would have to say what Board Gais are up to? Their restricted practice needs investigation. British Gas did this a few years ago. Wonder what changed their practice. Thousands are being denied due to Board Gains.

bernard0368 wrote: »

Hi Does anyone know, someone who can install the hive to the boiler, I have asked an electrician he said that is a plumbers job and got vice versa from the plumber.

In a similar situation. Have had plumber look at it with a view to reconfiguring our setup to use one pump and adding a couple of zone valves, currently have just two separate pumps for the heat and hot water. He rang an electrician while looking at it as he thought it might be doable without the plumbing work, electrician thought he could add a relay and split it that way. Now trying to get one or other to do the work is proving another challenge, I think trying to get small jobs done is always an issue !

I contacted Bord Gais last month asking if they supply and install Hive Multizone and got the following reply:

"Hi there ____,

Thanks for taking the time to get in touch I hope your having a great week so far.

Unfortunately we dont supply multizone in Ireland quite yet but its coming very soon!

If you would like to discuss a single zoned hive system with us you can do so right now on 1850 427 131 , or else keep your eyes on our website and social media to find out about our new products as soon as they are available.

Thanks again and have a great evening.

Best regards
_____
Hive Hub"

tandcapply wrote: »

Would you mind how much did that cost? Hive 2 zones + hot water and installation?
Thanks

I got the main hub heating with hot water control for €150 last year during the black friday sale on amazon, I then added the multizone thermostat/controller for a further €120. My plumber was onsite installing my bathrooms and kindly agreed to install Hive while he was there, so I cannot say how much it would cost to install. He had previously installed a tado for another customer and was very interested in the hive, he spent a long time testing it afterwards and checking out all the functionality etc..

frash wrote: »

Bord Gais now have a free Hive deal (which made me seek out this thread)

https://www.bonkers.ie/blog/gas-electricity/hive-active-heating-is-now-available-for-free-from-bord-gais-energy/

look pretty decent, discounts in first year of two years contract.
Need to switch both gas and electricity which is too late for me as just signed 12 months gas elsewhere.

Arik

tallpaul wrote: »

Completely updated Hive website customised for Ireland. Includes euro prices for the thermostat, lights, sensors etc.

Now allows 1, 2 and 3 zone setups. €299 for one zone and additional €119 for each extra zone. Price includes installation.

https://www.hivehome.com/ie

Thanks, Any idea if they offer deals for switchers of Electricity only?
418 a bit steep for me for my planned usage of it.

If you have hot water that is heated from the boiler that is considered a zone.... I'm pretty sure!