How to Set Up Hive Active Heating for Zoned Temperature Control
Posted on 17th June 2023
If you have a large home or one with multiple floors, zoned heating can save you money on your energy bill and increase your comfort level by allowing you to control the temperature in each individual room or area. Hive Active Heating lets you do just that, and it’s easy to set up.
What You’ll Need
- Hive Hub
- Hive Active Heating thermostat
- Hive radios (one for each zone you want to create)
- Power adapter for each Hive radio
1. Install the Hive Hub
First, you’ll need to install the Hive Hub. This is the brains of the operation, and it needs to be connected to your broadband router. If you don’t already have a broadband router, you’ll need to get one installed before you can proceed.
Once you have the Hive Hub, follow the instructions that come with it to get it set up and connected to your broadband router. Once it’s connected, you’ll need to download the Hive app and create an account. Then, you can add the thermostat and radios to your system.
2. Add the Thermostat
Now it’s time to add the thermostat. This is the device that you’ll use to control the temperature in your home. Again, follow the instructions that come with the thermostat to get it set up and connected to the Hive Hub.
Once the thermostat is connected, you can use the app to set the temperature for your entire home. Or, if you want to have more control, you can set up multiple zones.
3. Add the Radios
The next step is to add radios to your system. These are the devices that will allow you to control the temperature in each individual room or area. Each radio needs to be connected to a power outlet, and then you’ll need to follow the instructions in the app to add them to your system.
Once the radios are added, you can use the app to set the temperature for each individual room or area. You can also use the app to set schedules for each zone, so the temperature will be automatically adjusted when you want it to be.
4. Enjoy Your Zoned Heating System
That’s it! Once you’ve set up your Hive Active Heating system, you can sit back and enjoy the benefits of zoned heating. You’ll be able to save money on your energy bill, and you’ll have the comfort of knowing that each individual room or area is being heated (or cooled) to your exact specifications.
Zoned Temperature Control
If you have a large home, you may want to consider zoned temperature control. This will allow you to set different temperatures for different areas of your home. For example, you may want the temperature in your living room to be different than the temperature in your bedroom.
To set up zoned temperature control with Hive Active Heating, you will need to purchase additional hardware. This includes a Hive Hub and Hive Active Plugs. You will also need to purchase a thermostat for each zone in your home.
Once you have all of the hardware, you will need to install the Hive Hub and register it with the Hive app. Next, you will need to install the thermostats in each zone and connect them to the Hive Hub. Finally, you will need to configure the Hive app to control the different zones.
The Hive Hub is the brains of the operation. It connects to your home router and allows you to control your Hive devices from your smartphone or tablet.
The Hive Active Plugs are used to control the different zones in your home. Each zone will need its own Hive Active Plug.
The thermostats are used to control the temperature in each zone. You can set different temperatures for different times of the day. For example, you may want the temperature in your living room to be different during the day than at night.
Once you have all of the hardware, you will need to install the Hive Hub and register it with the Hive app. The Hive Hub needs to be connected to your home router.
To install the Hive Hub:
1. Find a good location for the Hive Hub. It should be close to your router and in a central location in your home.
2. Plug the Hive Hub into an AC outlet.
3. Connect the Hive Hub to your router with an Ethernet cable.
4. Register the Hive Hub with the Hive app.
Next, you will need to install the thermostats in each zone and connect them to the Hive Hub.
To install a thermostat:
1. Find a good location for the thermostat. It should be in a central location in the zone that you want to control.
2. Remove the cover from the thermostat.
3. Connect the thermostat to the Hive Hub with an Ethernet cable.
4. Replace the cover on the thermostat.
Finally, you will need to configure the Hive app to control the different zones.
To configure the Hive app:
1. Open the Hive app.
2. Tap the menu icon in the top-left corner of the screen.
3. Tap “Settings”.
4. Tap “Zones”.
5. Tap the “+” icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
6. Enter a name for the zone.
7. Select the thermostat for the zone.
8. Tap “Done”.
9. Repeat these steps for each zone in your home.
You can now set different temperatures for different times of the day in each zone. The Hive app will automatically adjust the temperature in each zone based on your schedule.
If you have multiple floors in your home, you may want to consider a multi-zone system. A multi-zone system allows you to control the temperature in each zone independently.
To set up a multi-zone system, you will need additional hardware. This includes a second Hive Hub and additional Hive Active Plugs. You will also need additional thermostats for each zone.
Once you have all of the hardware, you will need to install the Hive Hubs and register them with the Hive app. Next, you will need to install the thermostats in each zone and connect them to the Hive Hubs. Finally, you will need to configure the Hive app to control the different zones.
The Hive app will allow you to set different temperatures for different times of the day in each zone. The app will automatically adjust the temperature in each zone based on your schedule.
You can also use the Hive app to control other devices in your home, such as lights and cameras. The app allows you to create rules that automate your home. For example, you can create a rule that turns on the lights when you arrive home.
Hive is a great way to control the temperature in your home. The system is easy to install and use. It is also expandable, so you can add additional hardware as your needs change.
