In this blog post, we're going to discuss smart thermostats and help you choose between the UK's 2 most popular brands; Nest & Hive.
Let's jump right in.
What is a smart thermostat and why should you install one?
There's one main reason you should install a smart thermostat in your home: to lower your energy bills.
Smart thermostats like Nest and Hive allow you to see where you're using energy and intuitively allow you to take control of it (more on this below) like never before. They allow you to set schedules, pre-set holidays modes, control your heating whilst you're out and about and much, much more.
See the benefits of installing a smart thermostat below...
Nest Vs Hive - what do they have in common?
Before we get into their differences, let's take a look at what they share in common.
- Both Nest & Hive allow you to schedule times to switch the heating on.
- Both Nest & Hive have a GPS feature, so they can determine when to switch the heating on in order for you to walk into a warm home.
- Both Nest & Hive smart thermostats can detect when the temperature is too low and can switch the heating to come on to stop your pipes from freezing up during the winter.
- Both Nest & Hive are around the same price point.
- Both Nest & Hive can be controlled through Amazon echo.
Nest vs Hive - what are the differences?
So now you know what they have in common, let's explore their key differences.
- Whilst both Nest & Hive allow you to schedule times for the heating to come on, Nest is a little more sophisticated because it is a learning thermostat. In other words, it'll pick up on habits like how warm you have the heating when you turn the heating on etc. and start to mimic these habits, whereas Hive requires you to pre-set these configurations.
- Nest smart thermostats must be powered by the mains power supply, whereas Hive can be powered by batteries which gives you a little more flexibility.
- Nest and Hive offer a different range of smart products that can go in conjunction with your smart thermostat, like cameras, smoke alarms, smart plugs etc. The range differs depending on who you choose.
Conclusion on Nest vs Hive
It's a difficult choice to decide between the two as they both have their benefits. If you would like us to demonstrate one in use or you would like us to come round and install one in your home in Wellingborough, please give us a call on
07919 156562 or send us a message using our contact form.
We'll look forward to hearing from you soon.