Hive Active Plug User manual

Hive Active Plug™
User guide
hivehome.com
IRE/IPLG/UG/0217
Hive is the trading name of Centrica Connected
Home Limited. Registered in England and Wales
(No. 5782908). Registered office: Millstream,
Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 5GD.
Usage
Your Hive Active Plug™ is designed for Ireland household
wiring, and for indoor use only.
For your safety
Your Hive Active Plug™ is not a circuit breaker and does
not contain a fuse, RCD or any other similar device.
If you’re using your Hive Active Plug™, whether at home
or away, with appliances like kettles, heaters and hair
straighteners, please remember to follow the safety advice
for use of those appliances. For example, ensure electric
heaters are not covered with clothing or other items.
Earthing
The earth connection from the wiring in your home is
passed through to the earth connection of the front
socket on the Hive Active Plug™. It is safe to connect
equipment which relies on an earth connection for safety.
Maintenance
Disconnect your Hive Active Plug™ before cleaning and
keep it away from water and other liquids at all times.
The Hive Active Plug™ does not contain any serviceable
parts so do not attempt to open it.
To avoid environmental and health problems due
to hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
goods, appliances marked with a crossed out wheeled
bin should not be placed into your household
rubbish bin. Instead, when they are
unable to be re-used, they should be
recycled. Your local authority will be
able to advise you on the location of
the nearest recycling centre that is
authorised to accept this type of waste.
Please recycle responsibly.
If for any reason you need to return your
Hive Active Plug™, simply return your box and its
contents to the retailer. Any return is subject to
the retailer’s refund policy so please don’t forget to
check the retailer’s refund policy too.
Can we help?
You can view our handy how-to-use videos
along with hints and tips at hivehome.com/help

Welcome
to Hive
This uide tells you everythin you need
to know to use your Hive Active Plu™.
Your Hive Active Plug™
If you’re new to Hive, please see the user guide
with your Hive Hub to set up your Hive account.
Your Hive Active Plug™ will allow you to turn
appliances on or off remotely and set schedules
for when they come on.
Getting started:
1Add your Hive Active Plug™
You can do this using your Hive app
or the online dashboard.
Using the Hive app:
• Open the Hive app on your smartphone
or tablet, you may be asked to log-in.
• Tap the Menu button and then
Install devices, then follow the
on-screen instructions.
Using the online dashboard:
• Log into your Hive account at
hivehome.com
• Under Settings select Install devices,
then follow the on-screen instructions.
Remember:To use your Hive Active Plug™ leave the
device and the power to the socket switched on,
including the extension cable if you’re using one.
2Plug it in and switch the power socket on
Once plugged in the LED light on the
front of your plug will begin to flash
amber while it searches to find your hub.
Once your Hive Active Plug™ appears on the
screen, you can name it and press Save to
complete setup.
3That’s it!
The LED light on your Hive Active Plug™
will stop flashing amber once connected.
Now you can plug in the device you’d
like to control remotely. When your Hive
Active Plug™ is turned on the LED light
will be solid purple.