Hive Radiator Valve
The Hive Radiator Valve is our new smart thermostatic radiator valve (TRV). It controls the flow of hot water into an individual radiator so you can manage your heating room by room. And because ours is smart, you can adjust it from your smartphone or tablet through the Hive app, whether you have the Hive Active Heating thermostat or not.
Using Hive Radiator Valves to replace TRVs
If your radiators have TRVs, fitting a Hive Radiator Valve is easy – and there’ll be no need to drain your radiator so long as you already have a compatible valve attached. Nowadays most radiators have TRVs (thermostatic radiator valves). If the valve on your radiator has a numeric dial (eg 1-5), it’s a TRV.
To fit it you simply unscrew your existing TRV and replace it with a Hive Radiator Valve. You’ll find a couple of adaptors included and this guide, as well as the app, will help you choose the right one for your radiators.
Using Hive Radiator Valves on manual radiator valves and electric radiators
If your radiators are older they might have basic manual controls (usually marked “on / off” or “+ / -”) instead of TRVs. If your radiators don’t have TRVs, installation is a bit more complicated. You will need to replace your existing valves with thermostatic valve bodies before you can install Hive Radiator Valves. A heating professional – or someone confident in fitting and plumbing a radiator – will be able to assess what’s best for your home.
Hive Radiator Valves will not work with electric heating systems or electric radiators (including heated towel rails that are electrically powered).
What you’ll need
All you need is a Hive Hub, which you can buy with your Hive Radiator Valves. Plus the Hive app which is free to download.
If you have a large home or a home with thick walls, you may also need a Hive Signal Booster to help your Hive devices talk to each other.
What’s in the box
Radiator Valve
M30 adaptor
RA adaptor
Hex key
2x AA batteries
Adaptor guideImportant Safety Information
- Follow the installation instructions in the Hive app and in this guide.
- Take care during installation and use, as the radiator and pipes may be hot if your heating is on.
- If you want to clean your Hive Radiator Valve, a soft dry cloth will do the trick. Don’t use water, solvents or abrasive cleaners.
- You can remove the cover from your Hive Radiator Valve to change the batteries. Remember to keep the batteries away from children as they can be a health hazard.
- Don’t try to open your Hive Radiator Valve. There are no parts inside that you can service or replace.
- For configurations including a valve body: a thermostatic valve body should only be installed by someone competent in the installation of plumbing equipment.
- Hive is not responsible, and no refund will be given, for any costs, loss or damage that you do to your property or suffer which is caused by the removal of your old controls or the incorrect installation of your Hive Radiator Valve.
- Hive Radiator Valves must only be installed into a properly working heating system.
- Any pre-existing problems with your radiators or valve bodies must be addressed prior to installing Hive Radiator Valves.
