Hive on Windows Pc
Developed By: Centrica Connected Home Ltd
License: Free
Rating: 1,6/5 - 19.118 votes
Last Updated: April 17, 2024
App Details
Version |
12.03.0 |
Size |
395.2 MB |
Release Date |
December 17, 24 |
Category |
Lifestyle Apps |
App Permissions: Allows an app to access approximate location. [see more (21)]
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What's New: General bug fixes and improvements [see more]
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Description from Developer: MAKE LIFE EASIER At Hive, we don’t just think smart, we act smart. From lighting to heating, to charging up your electric vehicle, we create smart home devices and services for al... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download Hive and install on Windows PC. Hive is free Lifestyle app, developed by Centrica Connected Home Ltd. Latest version of Hive is 12.03.0, was released on 2024-12-17 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of Hive is 1,6. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 19,118 users, 15,049 users had rated it 5*, 2,006 users had rated it 1*.
How to install Hive on Windows?
Instruction on how to install Hive on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install Hive on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...
Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.
[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.
Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.
If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!
Step By Step Guide To Install Hive using BlueStacks
- Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
- Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
- Once installed, click "Hive" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D
[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more
[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.
How to install Hive on Windows PC using NoxPlayer
- Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
- Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
- The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Hive" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
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MAKE LIFE EASIER
At Hive, we don’t just think smart, we act smart. From lighting to heating, to charging up
your electric vehicle, we create smart home devices and services for almost 2 million
homes across the country. And as we focus our efforts on a more sustainable future, our
Hive services can help with that, all while seamlessly connecting your home.
TAKE CONTROL
Manage your home with just the tap of our Hive app. With Hive Actions, you can connect
all your devices. If you want to turn on the heating or boost your hot water with a quick
press of the screen, you can do that. You can even set your lights to switch on when
there’s motion detected after dark. However you want to set it up, it’s easy to do so.
By setting your devices to come on and off when you want, you can take greater control
of the energy you’re using. So not only will you set up a super-smart home, but you’ll be
able to do it without wasting energy too. We have a wide selection of Hive products to
help with this.
HIVE THERMOSTAT
• Our award-winning thermostat is the UK’s favourite smart thermostat
• Control your heating on the device, from the app or even with your voice
• Set schedules and get alerts, wherever you are
• Built-in Frost Protection works in the background to prevent problems in the
winter
• Boost your heating with just a tap of the Hive app if you want a bit of extra
warmth on a cold evening
• Save up to £110 per year when you combine it with Hive Heating Plus
HIVE THERMOSTAT MINI
• Smaller, sleeker and filled with all the perks of its older Hive sibling (Hive
Thermostat) – it’s even won awards too!
• Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and the Hive app to give you greater
control of your home and smart devices
• Simple design and reflective finishes will make it fit in with any home décor
HIVE EV CHARGING
• Syncs with your energy tariff via the Hive app so you’ll charge your EV when it’s
at its cheapest
• Installed by trusted British Gas engineers
• View updates in real time via the Hive app
HIVE SENSORS & PLUGS
• Window and door sensors can monitor your home so you can relax when you’re
out
• Notifications if a door or window is open will go straight to you via the Hive app
• If you want to set timers on lights or other home appliances, just set it in the Hive
app when you use Hive plugs
HIVE LIGHTING
• Spotlights, dimmable lights and colour-changing bulbs add some spice to your
home’s lighting
• Turn them on or off, or schedule a time, just by tapping the app
HIVE CONNECTIVITY
• Our Hive Hub helps you connect all your Hive devices so you can manage it via
your smartphone
• Need that extra bit of reach in the loft or basement? Boost your signal with the
Hive Signal Booster to make sure every bit of your home is connected
Discover more at hivehome.com
General bug fixes and improvements
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.