Answer
Hive+ tailors its smart features, like energy-saving schedules, budget tracking, and carbon insights, based on your individual home and usage habits.
To do this effectively, it needs 30 usable days of heating data.
What Counts as a "Usable" Day?
A day counts toward the 30 as long as your heating is used in a consistent and meaningful way - think typical usage patterns rather than brief or extreme cases. This means you might complete the learning period in longer than 30 calendar days, depending on how regularly your heating.
Why It Matters
Personalised features like Schedule Assist, Saver Mode, the Budget Tracker, and Carbon Calculator rely on understanding:
- When and how long your heating runs,
- The external temperature,
- Your typical thermostat levels.
Only once enough data is collected can the system begin making accurate, tailored recommendations.
What You Can Enjoy Immediately
Even before the learning period finishes, some Hive Plus features are available immediately:
- Heating History
- Away Mode
- Efficiency Alerts (e.g., notifications about slow warm-ups or system issues)
- Hive Product Discountsand Free Delivery
- Extended Warranty on Hive devices
- British Gas Offers
Looking Ahead
Once the learning period is complete, you’ll unlock the full set of personalisation features:
- Schedule Assist – suggestions for a smarter heating routine
- Saver Mode– automated tweaks to balance comfort and savings
- Budget Tracker – view and manage estimated heating spend
- Carbon Calculator – see your environmental impact in relatable terms
Final Thoughts
The 30-day learning period is the foundation of Hive+ creating smarter, personalised features. It helps ensure that the system's recommendations truly reflect your home’s needs - so when it starts offering suggestions, they're genuinely effective.