homeowners centralized control and automation of their homes.

Hive Home’s platform supports scheduling, remote access, and customizable routines that help residents adjust climate, lighting, and security settings based on lifestyle preferences and occupancy patterns. Its system integrates with major voice assistants and offers compatibility with third-party smart home ecosystems, enabling interoperability and expanded control options. The company also provides subscription services that support professional monitoring, cloud storage, and enhanced alert features for security and safety devices. Hive Home engages with home builders, retailers, and technology partners to expand product availability and integrate connected home solutions into modern living environments.

Hive, legally Centrica Hive Limited (company no. 05782908), is incorporated in 2006 as AlertMe.com Ltd, a Cambridge-based smart home technology company. After partnering with British Gas to provide connected heating services, AlertMe is acquired by British Gas Trading Ltd in 2015. The company is renamed Centrica Connected Home Limited in 2016 and later Centrica Hive Limited in 2018. It operates under the brand name Hive as Centrica’s consumer smart home business.