Please note that we don't offer pro installation on oil boilers so we recommend that you purchase self install and contact an OFTEC-qualified engineer to install the thermostat. We use your address information to get localised weather forecasts for your home, to provide spending estimates based on your heating schedule and outside temperature. Hive Support were initially very helpful, and sent out a plate, but unfortunately it was for a thermostat. Vaillant VR 65 Control Centre: this is an external controller fitted to some compatible Vaillant boilers. Going by the two attached images (first is my current one, second is hive) it looks like a direct swap.

The heat produced from underfloor heating ensures an even distribution of heat in rooms, so it’s one of the most energy-efficient ways to heat your home. It plugs into your broadband router and connects all of your Hive devices wirelessly so they can be easily controlled remotely. This is within an acceptable range and it does not appear to be significantly affecting the overall rating for this product. Issue with HW not sparking boiler/pump in to action initially, but once hub/app etc all linked and logged in it works fine (coincidence or delay in system sync?New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . The Guide states that WR1 receivers, and UT2 or EMT2 timers are compatible, so I assume that they have compatible backplates which are the same dimensions, but have more space. I used the Drayton Wiser system at the old house and got on with it ok, actually brought it with me thinking it might be useful.

Our Hive Heating Plus service will show how much you’re likely to spend on heating based on your past usage, heating efficiency, energy tariff and weather forecast. This allows us to present your heating usage in pounds and pence and is customised to you personally.

In this case, your heating will switch off but you can temporarily switch it on by pressing the heating button on the front of the receiver. The receiver talks to the Thermostat which then talks to the Hive hub which is ethernet connected to the router. You can manage your heating using the Hive app wherever you are, including boosting your heating and creating schedules. I needed to install the 'receiver' on the boiler end - not a tricky job as it already had an older version (not Hive) and the six pins (I think there were six) were all numbered with what seems to be a standard numbering system.