Hive Service Status
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Welcome to our Hive Service Status!
We aim to keep you informed about any issues that might affect your Hive products. Rest assured, our team is on it, and we're committed to providing timely updates. Be sure to check back regularly for the latest information and solutions.
Hive App
We were aware of an issue affecting the Hot Water Boost option when it’s activated directly from the Hive dashboard.
Some users were experiencing the following:
- The ‘Done’ button doesn’t respond when trying to turn on Hot Water Boost, meaning you have to exit by tapping the top of the screen.
- When stopping a boost, the system may remain set to Manual instead of returning to the previous setting.
Resolved
We're delighted to let you know that this issue has been resolved in Hive app version 15.2.1 or later.
We were aware of an issue affecting some Android users where the Hive app closes unexpectedly when trying to log in. When this happens, you may see a message saying “Hive App keeps stopping.”
We're delighted to let you know that this issue has been resolved in Hive app version 15.2.0 or later.
We were aware of an issue for customers using Android phones where the devices may display a spinning circle after the app was opened.
We are delighted to say that this issue is now resolved. Please ensure you are on the latest version of the Hive app if you are continuing to see this issue.
Some users using the Hive app on Apple Watch (watchOS version 15.1 and above) may have experienced a problem where the app does not load as expected. In these cases, the screen may appear blank with the Hive logo, or show a message asking the user to open the Hive app on their iPhone.
We are delighted that this issue is now resolved. Please ensure you are on the latest version of the Hive app if you are continuing to see this issue.
When iOS 18 was released, some changes required us to rebuild our widgets from the ground up. We’re working hard to bring them back, and right now the Quick Action Widget is the only one available on iOS devices.
As soon as more widgets are ready, we’ll update this page to keep you in the loop. Thanks for your patience.
We’re aware of an issue where customers are currently only receiving push notifications for their Hive actions, even if email and text notifications are selected.
Additionally, if push notifications are not selected but email and text are, a push notification is still sent.
Our team is investigating and working on a fix. Thank you for your patience while we resolve this.
We’re currently looking into an issue that prevents heating targets and bulb brightness from being adjusted using the Apple Watch.
Our team is working to resolve this as quickly as possible. In the meantime, you can still manage your heating and lighting settings through the Hive mobile app.
Thank you for your patience while we investigate this.
We’re aware of an issue where the app may incorrectly show your Hub as offline even when it is actually online.
If you notice that your app is showing your Hub as offline, please try force closing and reopening the app. In many cases, this resolves the problem and confirms that your Hub is connected as normal.
Our team is actively investigating the cause, and we’re working to resolve it as quickly as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
We’re aware of an issue where secondary or invited users may see some devices shown as offline even though they are actually online.
In addition, selecting “Fix it” may take you to the main device control screen instead of the intended offline troubleshooting steps.
If you experience this, please try force closing and reopening the app — this typically resolves the issue.
Our team is currently investigating, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
We are aware of an issue where secondary users are unable to join a home if the invitation link is opened on an Android device.
Workaround
To successfully add a secondary user, please follow the steps below:
- Ask the person being invited to uninstall the Hive app from their Android device.
- The original user (inviter) should then add the person as usual and complete the full invitation process.
- Once the setup is complete, the invited person can reinstall the Hive app.
- After reinstalling, they should now be correctly added as a secondary user.
We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we work on a permanent fix.
We’re currently aware of a problem affecting British Gas Account Linking in the Hive app when using an Android phone. If you’re impacted, you may see a red banner with the message:
“Something went wrong, please try again in a few moments.”
This issue may prevent you from completing the following actions:
- Power+ EV onboarding
- Hive+ onboarding
- Adding or updating tariff details in the Energy Tariffs section
What can I do for now?
As a temporary workaround, you can complete onboarding or account linking using an iOS device (such as an iPhone or iPad).
When will this be fixed?
We’re already working on this, and the issue will be resolved in the next app update (version 15.3.0).
Thanks for your patience, and we’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Smart Heating
Some users with new heating installations are seeing a “Error Limit Exceeded” error when setting up devices in the Hive app.
To fix this:
- Try resetting and pairing your heating devices.
- If you're installing Hive v4 heating (with OpenTherm), make sure your Hive Hub stays plugged in for at least 10 minutes before reinstalling — this allows it to update to the latest version.
For step-by-step reset and pairing instructions, click here.
Hive Hubs
We’ve found that a small number of Nano 3 Hubs may go offline during or just after the initial firmware update — especially when connected via Wi-Fi instead of Ethernet.
How to spot it:
If your Hub shows no LED light after setup, it may have dropped offline.
How to fix it:
Try a quick power cycle.
A power cycle is a simple process to reset a device. Here’s how you can do it:
- Turn off the device: Unplug it from the power source or switch it off.
- Wait for a few seconds: Usually, 10-30 seconds is enough.
- Turn the device back on: Plug it back in or switch it on.
TIP: For a more stable connection, we recommend plugging the Hub directly into your router using an Ethernet cable.
Some users may see a “Set Up Code Incorrect” error when trying to link their Nano 2.5 Hub to Apple HomeKit using the Home app and QR code.
To get this resolved, please contact Hive Support for help.
Hive Plus
Some users may find that tapping ‘Done’ during the Hive Plus setup doesn’t move them to the next step. This usually happens when the Home address hasn’t been set up correctly — often due to the Hive multi-Home feature.
To fix this, please contact Hive Support. A live agent can update your Home address, and once that’s done, you should be able to continue with the Hive Plus onboarding.
Thanks for your patience while we work on improving the experience.
EV Charging
We are aware of an issue where the secure charging feature in the Hive App is not working for Sync chargers.
We apologise about this, and a fix is currently being worked on. Users with a Sync charger should disable the secure charging feature if they are encountering issues with it.