Who doesn’t like controlling everything with Voice? A Smart Home Where you just sit back, settle down in peace and control everything at your Fingertips. If you want it too, You will get it now, Connect Hive to Google Home in simple steps. Let me take you through the guide that will make your life easier, save energy, and turn your Home into a Smart Home. Take a step towards Sustainability with HIVE.
Does Hive work with Google Home?
Yes, Hive works with the Google Home Ecosystem – you can seamlessly connect your Hive Smart devices to the Google Home app. Each Hive device can be controlled via Voice using Google Assistant and Google Home Speakers. From Heating, Lights, and Plugs – you can control everything with the Smart Home Platform and through your Voice.
What Hive devices work with Google Home?
- Hive Thermostat.
- Active Heating.
- Hive Smart Light Bulb.
- Hive Colour Smart Light Bulb.
- Hive Plug.
Also read : Add Nest to Google Home
How to connect Hive to Google Home?
Ever since Google has released its official support for a range of Hive products. It is easier to set up and Integrate through the direct method. However, The IFTTT Method that was commonly used before, will still work – well and better. You can set up and connect Hive to Google Home via IFTTT to access and create your own customized commands.
In order to connect Hive to Google Home, You will first have to Set up and Pair your devices to the Hive Native App. For which, you will need ;
- A Hive Account.
- Hive Hub or Hive Hub 360.
- A Google Home Compatible Hive device.
Set up Hive Smart devices
Get Started by setting up your Hive devices, Create a Hive account, and Add it to the Native App.
Create Hive Account
- Firstly, Install the Hive App available on the App Store/Google Play /Amazon Stores.
- You can also Visit hivehome.com/register.
- Open the App and Enter your required details.
- Complete creating your account and use the credentials to log in to the app and add your devices.
Connect your Hive Hub
A Hive Hub is the heart of the Hive Smart System – It links all devices to communicate and control them via Smartphone, PC, Tablet from Anywhere, Anytime. To Remotely access and control your devices from anywhere in the world, Use a HUB!
- Connect your Hub to a reliable broadband router via Ethernet cable.
- Plug the Hub into the Power socket using the Power Cable.
- Turn it on and Make sure it is active.
- Now, Open the Hive app, log in to your account, or visit hivehome.com.
- Enter your HUB ID – you can look for it on the underside of the hub.
- Once Hub is added to the Hive app, You can start pairing your Hive Smart devices.
Prepare and Pair your Hive Devices
Make sure that your Hive device which you want to connect to Google Home is Installed properly and connected to the Same Internet/WIFI Source as your Hub. Refer to the Manual for the Setup Guidance.
- Open the Hive App and Navigate to the Device Management Section > Add Device or Install Device.
- Select the Thermostat or any Hive device you want to connect.
- Follow the On-Screen Instructions and Complete the Pairing.
NOTE: This is a general guide to set up and pair, The Process may vary depending on different models.
Connect Hive to Google Home
Once everything is set up, you are good to connect your Hive to Google Home and Start Smart Automations. To enable Voice control support, Make sure to set up Google Assistant Speakers in the Google Home app.
- Install the Google Home app on your Smartphone.
- Open the app > Tap on the + icon >Set up Devices > Works with Google.
- OR Select Home Control and Search for HIVE.
- Enter your Hive account credentials to Link Hive to Google Home.
- Once linked, All your Hive devices connected to your account will now be accessible on the Google Home app.
- Follow the in-app instructions and you can add, manage, and control your devices on the app and with voice.
- Once done, Say “OK Google -Sync Devices ” and your command to activate the Voice Control feature.
For example; OK Google, Turn on my lights, OR Set the Temperature to 20.
How to connect Hive to Google Home via IFTTT?
However, there is a straightforward way to connect Hive to Google Home. You can try out IFTTT to enhance your smart home automation by creating customized commands with Applets. IFTTT Stands for If This, Then That which when enabled improves controls and offers you advanced features with Powerful automations. There are several Integrations available for Hive and Google Assistant- Hive View, Heating, Plugs, Lights, etc.
- Start by Setting up IFTTT -Install the App and Create an IFTTT Account.
- Search for Hive and Select your devices from the list.
- Allow permissions to Link IFTTT to Hive. Tap Yes and Enter your Credentials.
- Create Applets – On IFTTT, Choose My Applets>New Applet >Create Trigger >Google Assistant> Add Phrases.
- Add Action > Search Hive> Connect your device.
- Say ” Ok Google ” and Your Created trigger to activate the action.
Check out: How to connect Geeni to Google Home?
Wrap Up!
Connecting and Using Hive on Google Home provides Voice Interaction features to automate Thermostats, Plugs, Cameras, Heating, and Lights – In case you cannot find your phone back. Adjust the Light Mode and temperature of your room as you like without moving from your sofa. Have some Good food, Turn ON your TV, and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to connect Hive Homeshield to Google Home?
Yes, You can seamlessly connect Hive HomeShield to Google Home. Connect your HomeShield to Arm, Disarm, Change Modes, Create Routines, and Control your Smart Alarm Security System when far away. Set up Homeshield by Installing Hive Siren, View Cameras everything together and Create a Smart Home Security System.
- Open the Google Home app > Tap + icon >Set up device > Works with Google >Search Hive and Follow In-app prompts.
How to Add Hive Thermostat to Google Home?
You can add and control your Hive Thermostat to Google Home to Turn up, manage, and Set the temperature with simple clicks and Voice. If you haven’t added the Hive Thermostat already, Add it to the Hive app first and Then Open the Google Home app. Go to Home Control, Search Hive, and Link your account to access controls.
Can’t Connect Hive to Google Home – Fixes
If you are having troubles and Can’t connect Hive to Google Home, You can try the below troubleshooting steps.
- Make sure the Hub is powered on -It is important to make your Hive devices work.
- Check if all your devices and the Google Home app are connected to a Strong and Common Internet Source.
- Place your Hub on a Table /Shelf and Not on floors.
- Update Hive and Google Home App.