Hive Radiator Valves

Hive Radiator Valves

£59

Set the perfect temperature in every room with smart radiator valves. Then save energy and money by never heating an empty room again.

You’ll need to make sure your radiators already have Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) before you can install Hive Radiator Valves.

A manual radiator valve. Typically 1 inch in height and width.

If your radiator looks like this, you’ll need a qualified engineer to install compatible valves first.

A thermostatic radiator valve. Typically 2.5 inches in height and 1.5 inches in width.

If it looks something like this, then you can go ahead and install Hive Radiator Valves yourself.

Radical radiators? Hive is how.

Get your heating working smarter, not harder, with intelligent radiator valves in every room. Set specific temperatures, group them together and save on heating areas you aren’t using.

Stop heating empty rooms for good

With Hive Radiator Valves, you can easily control the temperature in every room. That means staying cosy in the lounge, without wasting energy heating the spare room. Saving you money, every day.

Energy-saving smarts built in

Hive Radiator Valves only turn the radiator on when you really need it. Just set the temperature and we’ll keep it that way.

Easy to fit. Simple to use.

If you already have thermostatic radiator valves, installation is quick and easy using the Hive app.

Better control, better for the planet

Take a closer look and see what makes our Hive Radiator Valves so smart.

Room-by-room heating

Turn on individual radiators, set energy-saving schedules and never heat rooms you aren’t using.

Smart group control

Control multiple radiators with just one tap. Perfect for keeping downstairs cosy while upstairs stays cool.

Open window detection

Pair them with Hive Window Sensors to automatically turn off the heat when you open a window, saving you money.

Child lock

Prevent unwanted changes and keep your heating under control, no matter who's at home.

Manage your heating like never before with the Hive app

Smart control and schedules

Set energy-saving schedules, find the perfect the temperature, or switch things off completely without leaving the sofa. Even better, pair it with your smart speaker to control it all with your voice. Heating your home has never been this easy.

Track your heating in real-time

Keep an eye on your weekly habits with Heating History. Check your daily usage and monitor how quickly your home heats up and cools down over time. Making it easier to find new ways to boost its efficiency.

Seamless savings in every room

Pair Hive devices around your home and control it all in one app. Set Quick Actions to get your heating working around you, like automatically turning off the radiator when you leave the room. So you’ll save on wasted energy wherever you go.

Better budgeting tools and insights

Unlock with Hive Plus

Get even more tools to transform your heating. Set custom limits, see how much you’re spending and get instant alerts if you’re about to go over budget. Plus with 24/7 efficiency monitoring, it’ll even tell you if something seems wrong.

Tech specifications

Features

Room-by-room control of individual radiators

Easy installation

Set schedules from the Hive app

Set temperatures from the Hive app or directly on the radiator valve itself

Works with or without a Hive thermostat

Group with other Hive devices to create a smart home

Ultra quiet motor with anti-stick protection

Open window detection

Compatibility

Requires a compatible thermostatic radiator valve body

Size

54.9mm

93.9mm (including adaptor)

54.9mm

Weight

134g (excluding batteries and adaptor)

Power Supply

2 x AA Alkaline batteries (included)

Note: please avoid using Lithium or rechargeable batteries as these can cause damage to the product.

Connectivity

Zigbee

System Requirements

Internet connection: recommended 1.5Mbps or higher

iOS or Android device running an up-to-date operating system

Hive app download (iOS or Android)

Hive Hub (Hive Hub 1 does not support Hive Radiator Valves)

Usage

For indoor use only

What’s in the box?

Radiator valve

2 x valve body adaptors (M30 and Danfoss RA)

Adaptor guide

2 x AA batteries

User guide

Frequently asked questions

What does a smart thermostatic radiator valve do?

A thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) controls the flow of hot water into an individual radiator. It can be used to manage how you heat a room or radiator in your home.

You can control smart TRVs, like the Hive Radiator Valve, via an app and set up specific temperatures and schedules for each one you have installed throughout your house. This allows you to only heat rooms when you expect to be using them.

What is a refurbished Hive Radiator Valve?

Our refurbished radiator valves are returned devices that we’ve tested to make sure they’re 'as good as new'. You can save money by choosing a refurbished radiator valve and they have the same one-year guarantee as our full-price Hive Radiator Valves.

They offer great value and are good for the environment because it stops a perfectly working device from going to waste.

Do Hive Radiator Valves work with my existing Hive Hub?

Hive Radiator Valves require the current version of Hive Hub or Hub 360. The original Hive Hub 1 does not support Hive Radiator Valves.

> Find out more about which hub you need

Do Hive Radiator Valves require Hive Active Heating to work?

No, Hive Radiator Valves only require a Hive Hub, or Hub 360, and the Hive app to work so they can be used with your existing heating set-up.

However, without Hive Active Heating, they will only be able to control the heat from individual radiators while your heating is already on. If you want to turn them up, they won’t be able to override your current thermostat setting or schedule.

With Hive Active Heating, you can link your Hive Radiator Valves to your thermostat so that the heating comes on automatically when a radiator needs heat.

> Find out more about Heat on Demand

Do Hive Radiator Valves talk directly to my boiler?

No, your thermostat will still control your boiler.

However, if you have Hive Active Heating, you can use Hive Radiator Valves to override the thermostat and turn up the heating in one room of your house.

How do I install a Hive Radiator Valve?

Hive Radiator Valves can be self-installed if you already have TRVs on your radiators. Simply unscrew your existing TRV head and replace it with a Hive Radiator Valve.

The Hive app uses helpful images to guide you step-by-step through removing your old controls, selecting the correct adaptor for your radiator and getting your Hive Radiator Valve correctly installed. The installation process should take around 10-20 minutes.

> Read more in our installation guide

How do I know if my radiators will work with Hive Radiator Valves?

Hive Radiator Valves can be used with most water-based radiators (using gas or oil boilers). Replacing an existing TRV (a large, cylindrical valve with a numbered dial at the bottom of your radiator) is straightforward; you just need to unscrew your existing TRV, select the right adaptor and screw a Hive Radiator Valve in its place.

Your Hive Radiator Valves come with the two most common valve body adaptors and other adaptors are available free of charge from Hive.

If you have older radiators with on / off valves (smaller valves without a numbered dial), installation is more complicated and will require a heating professional - or someone confident in fitting and plumbing a radiator - to assess what’s best for your home.

Hive Radiator Valves will not work with electric heating systems / electric radiators.

> Read more in our installation guide

Can I replace some of my TRVs with Hive Radiator Valves?

Yes, in the rooms where you’ve installed a Hive Radiator Valve, you’ll be able to manage the radiator temperature from the Hive app. Where you haven’t installed a Hive Radiator Valve, your radiator will just carry on working like a normal radiator – controlled by your main thermostat and the dial setting on the radiator.

Can Hive Radiator Valves save me energy?

Yes, as you can set them up to only heat a room when it’s likely to be occupied. The best way to do this is to set a schedule for each room via the Hive app. You’ll save the most energy if you also keep the doors closed in rooms you don’t want to heat.

Will my Hive Radiator Valve work straight away?

Once installed, the Hive Radiator Valve takes a little time to learn about your radiator. While it calibrates, your radiator may warm up more slowly. Calibration normally completes within 24 hours when heating is in use. After this, it will be good to go.

While calibrating, your heating needs to be on. If you install your Hive Radiator Valve over the summer and your heating is off, it will start calibrating when you switch your heating on again. However, if you want to speed up the process, there’s a special calibration cycle available in the app that can do this for you.

When you change a temperature from the app, your Hive Radiator Valve may take a few minutes to respond. In schedule mode, your radiators can take longer (15-25 minutes) to start warming up. This helps save battery life and avoids any temperature overshoots.

What do I do if I want a room cooler than the rest?

Install Hive Radiator Valves on the radiators in the room you would like to keep cooler and then set your target temperature. You can set your target temperature either on the Hive Radiator Valve itself or using the Hive app.

What do I do if I want one room warmer than the rest?

To make one room warm while keeping all other rooms cooler, you need to have Hive Radiator Valves installed on all your main radiators. You can then set one radiator to warm up while setting all the other radiators to lower temperatures.

Please be aware that if you have any radiators in your home without Hive Radiator Valves, they may also warm up whenever the heating comes on.

Can I install a Hive Radiator Valve in my bathroom?

Yes, you can install a Hive Radiator Valve in your bathroom so long as it’s not in a position where it will get wet. Hive Radiator Valves are not waterproof and should never be submerged in water or installed in a location where they are likely to get splashed.

> Find out more about installing a Hive Radiator Valve in your bathroom

Does the Hive Radiator Valve work with other Hive devices?

Yes, you can connect your Hive Radiator Valve with other Hive devices using Actions in the Hive app. For example, you can boost the heating in a room when your Hive Motion Sensor detects movement. You can also operate your Hive Radiator Valve and other Hive devices with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shortcuts and IFTTT.

What devices can I get the Hive app on?

You can get the Hive app on many smartphones, tablets and the Apple Watch. iOS or Android devices must be running an up-to-date operating system.

What are your delivery options?

Free standard delivery is included when spending over £50 (3 - 5 business days).

Once ordered, you can track your order online.

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Can I return this product?

Yes.

If you’ve purchased Hive products directly through our website or over the phone, you’ll need to contact us within 14 days (starting from the day you receive your Hive products).

If a British Gas engineer has installed your Hive products and you’d like to return them, you’ll need to let us know within 14 days from the point of installation.

You can contact us on web chat and we’ll provide you with a returns number and send you a returns label. Print the label out and send it to our warehouse, free of charge. Once we receive your product, we’ll aim to process your refund within 5 working days.

What’s the warranty period?

Hive products come with a 1-year standard warranty.

If you want to increase your warranty, you can join Hive Heating Plus for £3.99 per month and get ongoing warranty on all your Hive devices.

> Learn more about Hive Heating Plus