Centrica Connected Home Launches New Hive Smart Home Plan
July 12,2017
Centrica Connected Home today unveiled its second smart home plan in the U.K., Hive Home Check, which combines a suite of connected devices and services
The Hive Home Check service contains the Hive Camera, a Motion Sensor, two Contact Sensors and two Hive Active Light Cool to Warm White bulbs, all controllable via smartphone.
"Customers can easily link products together – like have a motion sensor switch on a light automatically – through Hive Actions, and set schedules and receive notifications. The service includes an ongoing warranty on all Hive products; access premium features such as SMS notifications, with additional features in the pipeline like mimic mode where lights can simulate normal occupancy; discounts on Hive products; and the ability to avoid upfront costs by spreading payment for the products required," Centrica said
Hive Camera provides livestreaming HD footage of the home straight to a smartphone. It can record activity, log all motion or sound detected, and features night vision. Its two-way audio feature means customers can play the sound of an alarm or dog barking if un-wanted activity is spotted, or talk to persons directly
Hive Sensors can send alerts if doors or windows are opened, or motion detected, and can be linked with Hive Active Light bulbs to automatically switch them on or off. Hive Active Light bulbs can also be controlled remotely via smartphone, and can have a schedule set to come on and off when away, giving the impression of people at home.
Hive Home Check is available for purchase in the UK from the 12th of July. For the first 12 months, it costs £24.99 a month with a Hive hub, or £21.99 for existing Hive customers who don’t require a new Hive hub. After 12 months, customers pay a service fee (currently £4.99) on a rolling monthly contract.