Hive has partnered with energy technology company Enode to significantly increase the range of third-party products compatible with its Works with Hive smart home platform.
The company says the partnership will enable hundreds of additional smart energy devices to connect with the Hive app. Households will be able to monitor and manage products from different manufacturers in one place, rather than switching between separate apps for each device.
By bringing these devices together through one ecosystem, Hive will create opportunities for households to use energy more efficiently, from scheduling EV charging during cheaper off-peak periods, to making better use of self-generated solar power stored in a home battery, the company added.
The rollout will begin with electric vehicles and EV chargers before extending to solar panels and home batteries.
Beyond individual households, the partnership will help lay the foundations for a more flexible energy system, Hive added – enabling connected devices to draw electricity when it is cheaper and grid demand is lower, easing pressure at peak times and supporting the wider net zero transition.
Tom Pakenham, Commercial Director, at Hive, said:
Our goal is to make home energy simpler, smarter and more rewarding for our customers. As more people install EV chargers, solar panels and home batteries, they want those technologies to work seamlessly together and help them save money.
He added:
Expanding Works with Hive through our partnership with Enode will give customers more choice and control, while helping them get even more value from the energy technologies in their homes. It is another step towards making low-carbon homes energy easier to manage.”
The integration is powered by Enode’s Energy Orchestration Platform, which will give Hive the flexibility to add new brands and product categories as the home energy technology market continues to evolve.
The partnership will also underpin further connected energy services across the group, including additional British Gas smart energy tariffs and future home energy optimisation services.
Henrik Langeland, CEO of Enode, said:
The future of home energy is connected. We’re excited to partner with Hive as it builds an ecosystem capable of supporting a growing range of technologies and manufacturers. By bringing these products into a coordinated system, we can help create smarter homes that respond more effectively to how energy is generated, priced and used.”
