Name: Hive (Centrica) Hive Active Heating 2
Brand: Hive (Centrica)
Price: 160 EUR
Availability: InStock

Question 1

How much does the Hive (Centrica) Hive Active Heating 2 cost in Ireland and what is the payback period?

Accepted Answer

The Hive (Centrica) Hive Active Heating 2 is available in Ireland for approximately €160 (Optional Hive Care plan for annual service cover). Available via hive.co.uk, Amazon.ie, Currys. A smart thermostat typically reduces heating bills by 15–30%. On an average Irish home heating spend of €1,400–2,000/year, that represents €210–600 in annual savings — payback of 4–9 months at this price point.

Question 2

Where can I buy the Hive (Centrica) Hive Active Heating 2 in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Available via hive.co.uk, Amazon.ie, Currys. Always confirm the installer is familiar with the Hive (Centrica) product and can provide full commissioning and after-sales support in Ireland.

Question 3

Is the Hive (Centrica) Hive Active Heating 2 compatible with Irish air-to-water heat pumps?

Accepted Answer

The Hive (Centrica) Hive Active Heating 2 is not recommended for air-to-water heat pump control in Ireland. For heat pump thermostat control, the Tado V3+ and Honeywell T6R in this directory both support OpenTherm modulation and are SEAI registered.

Question 4

How much can the Hive (Centrica) Hive Active Heating 2 save on heating bills in an Irish home?

Accepted Answer

Smart thermostats consistently deliver 15–30% heating bill savings in European deployments. In Ireland, the typical household spends €1,400–2,000/year on home heating. A 20% saving represents €280–400/year — meaning a thermostat at this price point pays back in 6 months on average. The geofencing feature is responsible for the largest portion of savings: Irish households are typically away from home 8–10 hours per day. A conventional thermostat heats the house throughout; geofencing only heats when occupancy is detected or imminent. On a heat pump rather than a boiler, the savings potential is higher because heat pumps are more responsive to schedule optimisation.

Question 5

Can the Hive thermostat control my immersion heater separately from heating?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the Hive Active Heating 2 can control your hot water cylinder (immersion or indirect cylinder coil) as a separate zone from your central heating. This is particularly useful for homes with a solar diverter (such as the myenergi Eddi) that also want manual or scheduled control of their hot water on days when solar surplus isn't available — you can schedule a timed immersion boost via the Hive app for early morning, ensuring hot water is available before solar generation begins.

Question 6

Is Hive available and serviced in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Hive Active Heating 2 is available to buy through Amazon.ie and other Irish retailers. Centrica, Hive's parent company, has service engineers operating in Ireland who can provide the optional Hive Care service plan. The Hive app works fully in Ireland with no geographic restrictions. However, the Hive Care boiler service plan availability may vary by county — confirm with Centrica before purchasing if service cover is a priority.

Question 7

How does smart energy management work alongside a heat pump in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Smart energy management and heat pumps are complementary parts of the same home energy system. A heat pump heats your home and hot water; a HEMS controller (myenergi Hub, Huawei FusionHome or GivHub) decides when it runs based on solar generation, battery state and electricity tariff — reducing running costs by 15–30%. A smart thermostat (Tado V3+, Honeywell T6R) adds geofencing and room scheduling on top. The complete system flow: ☀️ solar panels generate electricity → ⚡ inverter converts it → 🔋 battery stores surplus → 🧠 HEMS schedules the heat pump → 🌡️ heat pump heats the home → 💧 hot water cylinder stores the heat. On a smart tariff the HEMS can also charge the battery at night rate (€0.08–0.12/kWh) to power the heat pump at off-peak hours rather than expensive peak rate — a significant additional saving on top of solar self-consumption. See the Heat Pump Directory →

Question 8

What is the fastest way to reduce my electricity bill in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

The fastest wins in order of payback speed: (1) a solar diverter (€120–260, payback 10–18 months for any Irish home with solar panels), (2) a smart thermostat (€120–160, payback 4–6 months from heating savings), (3) an energy monitor (€35–95, often pays back from a single behavioural change identified). Together these three products can be installed for €300–500 and generate combined annual savings of €600–900 in a typical Irish home.

Question 9

Can I get an SEAI grant for smart energy management products?

Accepted Answer

The SEAI Solar PV Home Grant (up to €1,800) covers the whole solar installation cost — panels, inverter, mounting and labour. Smart energy products like diverters and HEMS controllers are not separately grant-eligible, but they can be included in a solar system quote and the grant applied to the combined installation. Smart thermostats — Tado V3+ and Honeywell T6R — are SEAI registered products, which can be included in wider home energy upgrade grant applications. See seai.ie for current grant conditions.

Multi-zone	Yes (Hive TRVs)
Hot water	Separate control
Geofencing	Yes
OpenTherm	No
Service plan	Optional Hive Care
SEAI listed	No
App	Hive app
Voice	Alexa / Google
Heat pump	Not recommended
Typical saving	15–25% heating

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