Remote control heating

benjus

Aesthetically I don't like the Hive - I think the Nest 3 (which I have) looks much better. I think the Nest E looks OK but prefer the 3.

CeX sells the Nest 3 for £120 when in stock - often still in a sealed box. I kept going back to the page every day or so for a few days until they had some stock, then ordered one.

I installed it myself - it's easy enough if you can understand a bit of basic wiring.

The Nest E is fine if you have a combi boiler, but if you have a hot water cylinder it's not so good - you'd have to keep the old timer for hot water.

giraffe69

And it's just occurred to me, if these gadgets work on some sort of wifi, are the likely to interfere with my burglar alarm, which is also wifi (and also has nowt to do with my router).

No problem with our wireless alarm and Hive

Wassa123

We have a Hive and it's great.

Think I only paid £179 including installation, it was on offer at the time.

I would make up your mind about which one you want and wait for Black Friday in 3 weeks time and try and find a good deal.

bouicca21

A supplementary question. My boiler is in the kitchen. The thermostat is in the hall. If I go for the hive, could the hive receiver be wired in the same place as the thermostat using the existing wiring?

J_B

bouicca21 wrote: »

A supplementary question. My boiler is in the kitchen. The thermostat is in the hall. If I go for the hive, could the hive receiver be wired in the same place as the thermostat using the existing wiring?

A Hive thermostat is wireless.

bouicca21

But doesn't the receiver have to be wired? It would be less mess if it could go in the same position as the existing thermostat.

3card

Hi all

I have just started looking at the various remote heating thermostats and i have asked a couple of engineers & users.

I have a conventional WB boiler and i can see a bonus of having the ability of controlling the heating remotely.
In addition to my normal home heating i also had warm water underfloor heating installed about 3 years ago when my conservatory was built.
After speaking to my heating guy hes told me the remote control must be able to control the zones so that is my next step.

I do like the look and ease of the installation of the Nest E system but im sure its not going to be so straight forward with the zoning control.

Just another word of possible warning that i have also come across.
I have read on some forums that these type of controls cannot be 're-sold' and you shouldnt look at buying one 2nd hand.
I stand corrected on this matter but its not something i have heard before

malky39

If you have any British Gas products e.g Homecare,gas or electric and sign up for british gas reward you can get the Hive fitted for £125 and a free amazon echo dot

J_B

bouicca21 wrote: »

But doesn't the receiver have to be wired? It would be less mess if it could go in the same position as the existing thermostat.

Hive has three modules.
One is wired directly into the boiler - so that limits it's location somewhat

One is plugged into t'internet

One is the wireless thermostat - must be able to connect to both the above wirelessly

bob_a_builder

bouicca21 wrote: »

A supplementary question. My boiler is in the kitchen. The thermostat is in the hall. If I go for the hive, could the hive receiver be wired in the same place as the thermostat using the existing wiring?

Nest E, is intended for exactly that situation

See video - jump to 4 mins in for stat replacment part
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G4XDW9YG94