Radiator Thermostat Comparison · UK 2026
Hive Radiator Valves vs Netatmo Smart Radiator Valve

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Hive Radiator Valves and the Netatmo Smart Radiator Valve are smart radiator valves. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Hive specs come from Hive’s own pages; Netatmo specs come from Netatmo’s own pages.

Quick verdict

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Hive Radiator Valves

Pick it for: Works with IFTTT (the Netatmo: Alexa and Google Assistant; Apple Home via a HomeKit relay)

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Netatmo Smart Radiator Valve

Pick it for: Six adapters in the box, plus an online compatibility tool (the Hive: three adaptors) · Open Window Detection built in (the Hive valves need Hive Window Sensors)

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Quick comparison

Spec Hive Radiator Valves Netatmo Smart Radiator Valve
Connection Zigbee to the Hive Hub 868 MHz long-range radio to a Netatmo relay
Hub or bridge needed Yes: the current Hive Hub or Hub 360 (not the original Hive Hub) Netatmo Smart Thermostat, Smart Modulating Thermostat or Starter Pack
Power 2 x AA alkaline batteries (no lithium or rechargeables) 2 x AA alkaline (non-rechargeable), 2-year battery life
Valve fit M30, M28 and Danfoss RA adaptors included; self-fit where radiators already have TRVs Thermostatic valves; 6 adapters included (M30x1.5, M30x1.0, M28x1.5, Danfoss RAVL, Danfoss RA, Giacomini)
Smart home Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shortcuts, IFTTT Alexa and Google Assistant; Apple Home through a HomeKit-compatible thermostat relay
Hive Radiator Valves

Pros

  • Room-by-room temperatures and schedules
  • Three valve adaptors included (M30, M28 and Danfoss RA)
  • Works with or without a Hive thermostat
  • Works with multizone systems, with each valve linked to a thermostat

Cons

  • Needs the current Hive Hub or Hub 360; the original Hive Hub does not support them
  • Without Hive heating control, the valves can only adjust radiators while the heating is already on
  • Not for electric heating systems or electric radiators
Netatmo Smart Radiator Valve

Pros

  • Heats the rooms you choose, with control from one app
  • Six adapters in the box, plus an online compatibility tool
  • Netatmo says it installs in under 20 minutes, even with the radiator on
  • Open Window Detection turns the radiator off when a window opens

Cons

  • Needs a Netatmo Smart Thermostat, Smart Modulating Thermostat or Starter Pack
  • Not compatible with Netatmo’s newer ORIGINAL range
  • Manual valves need the valve body replaced with a thermostatic one first

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Hive Radiator Valves

  • Works with IFTTT (the Netatmo: Alexa and Google Assistant; Apple Home via a HomeKit relay)
Why choose the Netatmo Smart Radiator Valve

  • Six adapters in the box, plus an online compatibility tool (the Hive: three adaptors)
  • Open Window Detection built in (the Hive valves need Hive Window Sensors)

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