If you want to upgrade your home lighting to a smart lighting system, one of the best and most affordable ways to do so is with the Hive Active Lights system. In this article, we’ll show you how to set up your Hive Active Lights so you can start controlling your home lighting from your smartphone or other devices.

What You’ll Need

Before you get started, you’ll need a few things:

• The Hive Hub
• Hive Active Lights bulbs
• A compatible device with the Hive app installed (iOS or Android)

Step 1: Set Up the Hive Hub

1. Start by plugging in the Hive Hub and connecting it to your router with the included Ethernet cable.
2. Once the Hive Hub is plugged in and connected to your router, press the button on the top of the Hub to turn it on.
3. Now open the Hive app on your compatible device and tap on the “Set up device” button.
4. Select “Hive Hub” from the list of devices.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.

Step 2: Set Up Hive Active Lights Bulbs

1. Now that the Hive Hub is set up, it’s time to add some Hive Active Lights bulbs. Start by screwing the bulbs into your light fixtures.
2. Once the bulbs are screwed in, turn on the power to the light fixtures at the switch.
3. Open the Hive app on your compatible device and tap on the “Set up device” button.
4. Select “Hive Active Light” from the list of devices.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.

Step 3: Control Your Lights

Now that your Hive Active Lights are set up, you can start controlling them from the Hive app. Tap on the “Lights” tab in the app and you’ll see a list of all the lights that are connected to your Hive Hub.

Tap on a light to turn it on or off, or tap and hold on a light to adjust its brightness. You can also tap on the “Schedule” button to set up a schedule for when you want the light to turn on or off.

If you have more than one Hive Active Light, you can tap on the “Groups” button to create groups of lights. This is handy if you want to be able to control multiple lights with a single tap.

Step 4: Add More Devices

In addition to Hive Active Lights, the Hive app can also control other Hive devices like thermostats and security cameras. To add more devices, tap on the “Devices” tab in the app and then tap on the “Add device” button.

Select the device you want to add from the list and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.

Conclusion

That’s all there is to setting up and using Hive Active Lights. With this system, you can easily upgrade your home lighting to a smart lighting system without spending a lot of money.

Hive Active Lights is a great way to save money and energy while still getting all the benefits of smart lighting control. Here’s how to set them up.

1. Start by downloading the Hive app and creating an account.

2. Once you have an account, you can add your first light. Simply screw in your light bulb and then open the Hive app and tap “Add Device.”

3. Follow the instructions in the app to connect your light to your Wi-Fi network.

4. Once your light is connected, you can start controlling it with the app. Tap on the light in the app to turn it on or off, change the brightness, or set a schedule.

5. You can also use the app to create “scenes” which are groups of lights that you can turn on or off with a single tap.

Hive Active Lights is a great way to save money and energy while still getting all the benefits of smart lighting control. Follow the instructions above to get started, and you’ll be able to enjoy the convenience and savings of Hive Active Lights in no time.