though Nest does recommend you get a professional to install it for you – so remember to factor this into your budget. The 2nd-gen Hive Active Heating thermostat is an attractive-looking box too ...

So here are the five things I wish I'd known before I got a Hive thermostat. 1. Not everyone knows how to install it When I ... turn the heating off when I go out and on when I'm heading home.