What is the best smart thermostat?

Question

Hive or Nest seem to be the top contenders but what’s the difference? Can I get some real opinions from people who install them and what makes one better than the other?

Louis · Answer

Nest thermostat I think is the best option for me easy o use and very reasonably priced

Anthony · Answer

Hi 
The hive is outstanding. Looking at £300
Supplied and fitted

Mohammed Koyesh · Answer

Hive thermostat! Not much difference between the both except the look. The function and the quality is simikar

Thomas · Answer

Definitely a NEST, brilliant products to add to the thermostat afterwards.

Matthew · Answer

I fit both, I prefer the Hive as it's wireless (battery operated) whereas the nest has to wired or on a stand although if you do have existing wired thermostat I would use the nest.  Looks-wise both are nice especially nest in black.

Simon · Answer

2 very similar products. I personally prefer Nest as it has a better look and its connectivity with the internet is built-in whereas hive requires a hub connected to your router. Nest is also more intelligent than hive such as learning your pattern of life.

James · Answer

In my opinion the Nest has the edge over the hive as the app is very simple to use as is the thermostat itself. Looks aesthetically better as well with different coloured body to suit different interiors. Opentherm enabled with load and weather compensation to be very energy efficient too.

Ali · Answer

Hive is good in advertising because of British gas but there is few problems with hive such as price and different Zone support etc.
Nest learning thermostat is a good product with the ability to control up to 20 Zones, easy to pair and capable to control by other intelligent devices such as echo dot. I prefer Nest rather than Hive.
There aren't too many differences between them and also other products such as  Tado, Drayton, Genus and so on.
Bear in mind that these kinds of thermostats have advantages for you if you install TRVs too, Otherwise,  most advantages are for installer .( easy to install in some cases).

Graham · Answer

Either hive or nest. But it will depend on if you have other smart devices in the house. If you want a fully compatible system (lights, sockets, doorbell, speakers etc) buy in line with what you have. 
To be frank the cheapest way to run your boiler is to have it on constantly running off a room stat. If it’s warm (ie summer) it won’t run as the stat wont call for heat. The; when it’s cooler it will constantly be “topping up”. This is proven to be more energy efficient. 
So a decent boiler plus compliant RF room stat is best in my opinion. Paying £200 to turn you boiler on from your mobile doesn’t make sense to me!

Daniel · Answer

Hive is good, more basic then nest, if your a tech geek and like a stat to learn your routine and lifestyle and adjust accordinglythen nest is the one for you.

I personally have Hive in my house.

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