Samsung Heat Pumps Join Hive App Integration as Interest and BUS-Funded Installs Surge

Samsung Heat Pumps Join Hive App Integration as Interest and BUS-Funded Installs Surge

(IN BRIEF) Hive has integrated Samsung heat-pump controls into its Works With Hive network, enabling unified device management via the Hive App. Data for 2025 show an 87 percent rise in user interest in heat pumps and a twofold increase in BUS-funded installations compared to 2024. These uptake gains align with the removal of the one-metre boundary rule in England, which reduces planning hurdles for air-source heat pumps. Hive leaders Lisa Bunting and Gav Murray, along with Samsung’s Stuart Bell, highlight this collaboration as a step toward accessible, low-carbon home energy solutions supported by government grants.

(PRESS RELEASE) WINDSOR, 17-Jun-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Hive today announces that Samsung’s Wi-Fi–enabled heat pumps are now compatible with the Works With Hive network, allowing homeowners to control their Samsung units and view performance insights directly in the Hive App alongside other connected devices. This integration marks a new milestone in simplifying home energy management and promoting low-carbon heating solutions.

Recent internal figures reveal an 87 percent surge in Hive users expressing interest in heat pumps so far in 2025 compared with last year. Equally noteworthy, the number of installations funded by the UK Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)—which provides grants up to £7,500—has doubled year-on-year. These trends coincide with England’s removal of the one-metre boundary restriction for air-source heat pumps, enabling installations closer to property lines without additional planning requirements.

Lisa Bunting, Head of Works With Hive, said, “By uniting Hive’s energy-saving ecosystem with Samsung’s heat-pump technology, we’re delivering a truly seamless experience that lowers carbon footprints and energy bills. Our vision is to expand Works With Hive with more forward-thinking partners, making smart, sustainable home energy management accessible to everyone.”

Stuart Bell, National Heating Sales Manager at Samsung, added, “This partnership gives homeowners confidence in adopting heat-pump technology. Integrating our trusted brand with Hive’s intuitive app makes it easier than ever to monitor and optimize home heating.”

Gav Murray, Home Heating Director at Hive, encouraged consumers to explore the full range of eco-tech options: “Whether you choose a heat pump, smart thermostat or another solution, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme can significantly offset upfront costs—and the long-term savings often exceed expectations.”

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