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One-minute review Hive has been one of the biggest names in smart heating for some time, having launched its first connected thermostat in 2013. The Hive Thermostat, which was previously known as Hive Active Heating 2, was first unveiled in 2015 and is still the centre of the brand's smart home offering.  Hive has continued to build on the features offered by the smart thermostat, so it's more comprehensive than ever before. As well as enabling you to switch the heating on or off, even when you're not at home, it can now be expanded with optional radiator valves that enable you to heat only the rooms you're using. There's also the Hive Heating Plus service, which offers insights into the amount of energy you're using to heat your home, along with tips on how to reduce it, and a 24/7 monitoring service that will alert you of any issues with your heating, so you can get it rectified as soon as possible. Unlike some smart thermostats on the market right now, th...