Hive Thermostat vs Hive Thermostat Mini
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The short answer
Choose Hive Thermostat if…
you want a physical dial and buttons on the wall.
Choose Hive Thermostat Mini if…
you're happy to control everything in the app and want the lower price.
| Feature | Hive Thermostat | Hive Thermostat Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Lowest verified price | £119 at Hive shop (checked 6 November 2026) | £79 at Hive shop (checked 6 November 2026) |
| Also needed | Hive Hub (£80) | Hive Hub (£80) |
| 3-year cost (price + required subscription) | £119 | £79 |
| Subscription | £39.90/yr (optional) | £39.90/yr (optional) |
| Compatibility | ||
| UK heating systems | Combi boilerSystem boiler (check)Regular boiler (check)Heat pumpOpenThermNeutral wire: not statedRenter-friendly | Combi boilerSystem boiler (check)Regular boiler (check)Heat pumpOpenThermNeutral wire: not statedRenter-friendly |
| Buy | ||
| View at Hive shop | View at Hive shop | |
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How we assessed this:researched from manufacturer documentation, installation manuals and UK pricing. Not hands-on tested. Our method
Differences that matter
Controls
Hive says the Thermostat has classic manual controls on the device; the Mini puts its controls in the Hive app.
Price
£119 for the Thermostat and £79 for the Mini at Hive's shop on 5 November 2026. Both need a Hive Hub: Hive adds £80 if you don't have one.
Shared features
Hive lists OpenTherm (compatible combi boilers only), heating boost, geolocation alerts, frost protection and holiday mode for both.