Get your Hive home ready for winter
Here’s some advice to help keep your Hive home warm and working.
Get ready for winter in just 4 steps
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Check your Hive tech is online
You can do it all in the Hive app – here's how.
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Make sure your devices are in the right place
Not sure where they should go? – we explain it all here.
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Check your boiler is working
Follow our simple steps to make sure everything’s okay.
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How Hive eco-tech works in winter
The cold affects us all, even tech – see how it works differently.
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Check your Hive tech is online
Troubleshoot Hive Heating
Check your heating devices are working properly – you can find out how to do it here.
Make sure your devices are in the right place
Hive Hubs have a range of around 10 metres in every direction. But this can be reduced by physical barriers, such as thick walls and electronic interference, such as TVs, radios and smart speakers. So, wherever you place your Hive tech, whether it’s lights, plugs or your hub – make sure there are no barriers in front of them.
Want some tips on positioning your Hive Hub? You can find them right here. How about your thermostat? We’ve got that too – read more here.
Top tip: If you’ve moved your Hive tech and it’s still not working correctly, use Hive Plugs and Lights as signal boosters to increase the range.
Check your boiler is working
We recommend giving your boiler a quick check before the cold really starts to set in. Follow our steps below and if everything’s working as it should – great. If not, you can either book a one-off repair or try some DIY fixes from our friends at British Gas.
Boiler check steps:
On a cool evening, turn your thermostat up to 30°C
Set your radiator valves to max and wait for half an hour
Check your boiler’s on and all your radiators are hot
How Hive eco-tech works in winter
Solar and Battery
Solar panels won’t get as much sun, and batteries can take longer to charge – read more here.
Heat Pump
With less heat energy in the air, heat pumps have to work harder. This article explains more.
EV Charger
It could take longer to charge your EV but we’ve got more tips and info about charging speeds here.
