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Is Hive Active Heating compatible with all boiler types?

Here at Hive, we frequently get asked whether smart thermostats work with different types of boilers. It’s an important and understandable question – no-one wants to spend money on something they can’t actually use. So in this article we’re going to answer it with the attention and detail it deserves.

Will Hive Thermostats work with my gas boiler?

Our smart thermostats works with most UK gas-powered central heating systems. It also works with most Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) central heating systems, too.Our smart thermostat doesn’t require you to replace your boiler.

Will Hive Thermostats work with my oil boiler?

Our Hive thermostats will also work just as well with most oil boilers as long as it currently has a conventional thermostat or programmer.

Will Hive Thermostats work with my electric boiler?

If your electric boiler works with a standard room thermostat or programmer, then Hive can control it. However, our smart thermostat can’t control storage heaters or individual plug-in electric room heaters.And while we’re talking about all things electric, Hive doesn’t work with electric underfloor heating. But it will work with water-based underfloor heating.

So are there any types of boiler that Hive Thermostats are incompatible with?

In most cases, our Hive thermostats will work just fine with your boiler.