AppDaemon app to mimick the behaviour of boost mode on your Hive Radiator Valves. In order to keep heating to a minimum, installing smart radiator valves is the first bit, however you can trigger ...

I have a 2-zone Hive system, two thermostats, and 4 Hive TRVs. If Thermostat 1 is turned to Auto from Off or Manual, the Bedroom 1 TRV also switches to auto if it is on off or manual. Similarly, if ...

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A smart radiator valve (SRV)? What, it went to uni? Got a Masters? No, not that kind of smart. It just means you can control the radiators in every room of your home individually through an app on ...

Smart radiator valves let you control the temperature in individual rooms when your central heating is on. They can be programmed and controlled remotely through your smartphone. Manufacturers promise ...