Hive is to discontinue its security cameras and Homeshield devices, according to Which?, the consumer organisation, in its smart thermostat review published on 17 September 20261. The same review states that Hive thermostats remain among the products tested and listed, with the Hive Thermostat V4 and Hive Thermostat Mini V4 both most recently tested in October 20251.
Which? says it has tested 32 smart thermostats in total, drawing on test dates of September 2026, October 2025, November 2023, October 2023, December 2022, July 2022 and April 20201. The page was last checked in September 20261. The organisation describes its testing as covering ease of use, thermostat function and accuracy in a temperature-controlled chamber, features, and security, including checks on how well each device resists hacking attacks and protects data1.
The review lists a selection of tested models with prices and features. Prices given include the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (Gen 3) at £219 from Google, the Google Nest Smart Thermostat E at £199 from Google, the Habi Wireless Smart Thermostat at £62 from Screwfix, the Worcester Bosch EasyControl Smart Thermostat at £170 from Screwfix, and the Tado V3+ Smart Heating Thermostat Starter Kit at £59.99 from Tado1. The Wundasmart Starter Kit is listed at £199.99 and marked out of stock1.
| Model | Price as listed | Most recently tested |
|---|---|---|
| Google Nest Learning Thermostat (Gen 3) | £219 (Google) | October 2025 |
| Google Nest Smart Thermostat E | £199 (Google) | October 2025 |
| Habi Wireless Smart Thermostat | £62 (Screwfix) | September 2026 |
| Worcester Bosch EasyControl Smart Thermostat | £170 (Screwfix) | April 2020 |
| Tado V3+ Smart Heating Thermostat Starter Kit | £59.99 (Tado) | Not stated |
| Wundasmart Starter Kit | £199.99, out of stock | Not stated |
Feature listings in the review vary by model. The Hive Thermostat V4 is described as requiring professional installation recommended, able to control hot water, with frost protection, GPS tracking, program modes and a child lock; the Hive Thermostat Mini V4 is listed with the same features except the child lock1. The Habi Wireless Smart Thermostat is listed as supporting multi-zone heating and Matter, with no GPS tracking and no motion sensor1. The Bosch Room Thermostat II is listed as self installation, with no hot water control, program modes, frost protection and a child lock, most recently tested November 20231.
Which? states that only logged-in members can view the full test scores and rankings, so the individual scores for the thermostats named above are not shown on the public page1. The review also states that it is not able to show every retailer and that cheaper prices may be available1.
Why it matters for households
A smart thermostat is a long-lived fitting, often wired into a boiler and relied on for daily heating control, so the support position of the brand behind it matters as much as the hardware. The reported discontinuation of Hive security cameras and Homeshield devices concerns a different product line from heating control, but households that bought those devices as part of a wider Hive setup face the question of how long app access, updates and replacement parts continue. Which? does not state a date for the discontinuation, and no end-of-support date for the affected security products has been reported1.
For heating specifically, the review continues to list Hive thermostats among tested products, with the V4 and Mini V4 most recently tested in October 20251. Which? tests each thermostat for security and data protection, and says it contacts manufacturers where its tests flag concerns, including weaknesses to hacking or problems resetting a device for passing on1. That testing covers the software and security support a household depends on over the life of the unit, which is the part of a smart heating control that cannot be inspected at the point of sale.
The wider heating controls market covered in the review spans models from around £60 to over £200, with differences in whether hot water is controlled, whether installation is self or professional, and whether features such as weather response, GPS tracking and multi-zone support are present1. Those differences determine how much of a home's heating can be run independently of the manufacturer's cloud service and app.
What happens next
No date has been reported for the discontinuation of Hive security cameras and Homeshield devices, and no statement on continued support for those products has been reported1. Which? says it regularly revisits the smart thermostats on sale to identify further brands to test1.