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A weekly roundup of Hive's key feedback

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Connection Issues

Many users report frequent disconnections between the app and their devices, causing frustration and rendering the app unreliable. Approximately 30% of users seem to be affected by this issue, as they struggle to maintain a stable connection with their Hive systems.

The app constantly disconnects from my thermostat, making it impossible to control my heating remotely.

2

Interface Confusion

The new app interface is criticized for being unintuitive and difficult to navigate, with users longing for the previous version. Around 25% of users express dissatisfaction with the layout changes, which have made it harder to find and use essential features.

The new app layout is confusing, and I can't find the functions I need without spending a lot of time searching.

3

Customer Support Frustrations

Users are frustrated with the lack of effective customer support, often being directed to AI chatbots that fail to resolve their issues. This affects about 20% of users who feel abandoned when they encounter problems with their Hive systems.

Customer support is non-existent; the AI chat is unhelpful, and I can't get any real assistance.

4

Subscription Push

There is significant dissatisfaction with the push towards subscription services, with users feeling that essential features are being locked behind paywalls. Approximately 15% of users are unhappy with the monetization strategy, which they feel diminishes the value of their initial purchase.

The app constantly pushes for subscription upgrades, making basic features inaccessible without paying extra.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Ecobee
Ecobee receives mixed feedback, with users appreciating the ease of remote thermostat control and integration with smart home systems. However, many users express frustration with the app's user interface, frequent advertisements, and issues with the eco+ feature, which sometimes leads to unexpected temperature changes.

#2 RUNNER UP

Nest
Nest is praised for its simplicity and reliable notifications, making it easy to operate. However, users are frustrated with the discontinuation of app support for older models and issues with connectivity, especially after updates, which has led to dissatisfaction among long-time users.

#3 Straggler

Hive
Hive users appreciate the system's ability to control heating remotely and its potential for energy savings. However, the app is criticized for frequent crashes, connectivity issues, and a lack of reliability, which frustrates users who rely on it for managing their home environment.
Competitors Analysis
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Ecobee
#1 Users Choice
Ecobee receives mixed feedback, with users appreciating the ease of remote thermostat control and integration with smart home systems. However, many users express frustration with the app's user interface, frequent advertisements, and issues with the eco+ feature, which sometimes leads to unexpected temperature changes.
Nest
#2 Runner-up
Nest is praised for its simplicity and reliable notifications, making it easy to operate. However, users are frustrated with the discontinuation of app support for older models and issues with connectivity, especially after updates, which has led to dissatisfaction among long-time users.
Hive
#3 Straggler
Hive users appreciate the system's ability to control heating remotely and its potential for energy savings. However, the app is criticized for frequent crashes, connectivity issues, and a lack of reliability, which frustrates users who rely on it for managing their home environment.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Interface Confusion
The new app interface is criticized for being unintuitive and cluttered, making it difficult for users to find and use essential features like heating schedules. This complexity detracts from the user experience, leading to frustration and decreased usability.
The new layout is confusing, and I can't find the heating schedule anymore.
Connectivity Issues
Users frequently experience connectivity problems between the app and devices, resulting in unreliable control over heating and other functions. These issues persist despite troubleshooting efforts, undermining the app's reliability.
The app constantly loses connection with the thermostat, making it unusable.
Customer Support Frustrations
There is significant dissatisfaction with customer support, as users report difficulty accessing help without a paid subscription. This lack of accessible support leaves users feeling abandoned when issues arise.
I can't get any help without paying for a subscription, which is frustrating.
Subscription Pushback
The app's push towards subscription services is met with resistance, as users feel essential features are being paywalled. This shift is perceived as a monetization strategy that diminishes the value of the initial purchase.
Basic features are now behind a paywall, which feels like a money grab.
Performance Lag
The app is criticized for being slow and unresponsive, with users experiencing long load times and frequent crashes. This performance lag hinders the app's functionality and user satisfaction.
The app is slow to load and often crashes, making it frustrating to use.
Feature Regression
Updates have reportedly removed or hidden previously available features, such as the ability to view or adjust schedules during a boost. This regression in functionality is seen as a step backward, reducing the app's effectiveness.
I can't adjust my schedule while the heating is on boost, which is a major inconvenience.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Interface Confusion
The new app interface is criticized for being unintuitive and cluttered, making it difficult for users to find and use essential features like heating schedules. This complexity detracts from the user experience, leading to frustration and decreased usability.
Connectivity Issues
Users frequently experience connectivity problems between the app and devices, resulting in unreliable control over heating and other functions. These issues persist despite troubleshooting efforts, undermining the app's reliability.
Customer Support Frustrations
There is significant dissatisfaction with customer support, as users report difficulty accessing help without a paid subscription. This lack of accessible support leaves users feeling abandoned when issues arise.
Subscription Pushback
The app's push towards subscription services is met with resistance, as users feel essential features are being paywalled. This shift is perceived as a monetization strategy that diminishes the value of the initial purchase.
Performance Lag
The app is criticized for being slow and unresponsive, with users experiencing long load times and frequent crashes. This performance lag hinders the app's functionality and user satisfaction.
Feature Regression
Updates have reportedly removed or hidden previously available features, such as the ability to view or adjust schedules during a boost. This regression in functionality is seen as a step backward, reducing the app's effectiveness.

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The new app interface is absolutely terrible, I can’t find any of the functions I need, the menus are full of bewildering irrelevant nonsense, and I can’t even work out how to adjust my heating settings after hours and hours of frustrated trying with this new horrible app.
CKDUK
The app keeps getting worse and worse, I find it hard to view the schedule for my heating and much prefer the old version.
BabyLeighMumma
The app has worked well for a couple of years now controlling an ASHP system. As of yesterday evening though Heating History reports ‘no usage’ which is not the case. The hub has been unplugged to reset but made no difference.
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The new app interface is absolutely terrible, I can’t find any of the functions I need, the menus are full of bewildering irrelevant nonsense, and I can’t even work out how to adjust my heating settings after hours and hours of frustrated trying with this new horrible app.
Candice Wu
App Store
The app keeps getting worse and worse, I find it hard to view the schedule for my heating and much prefer the old version.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The app has worked well for a couple of years now controlling an ASHP system. As of yesterday evening though Heating History reports ‘no usage’ which is not the case. The hub has been unplugged to reset but made no difference.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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