With the addition of Daikin Works With Hive now connects to approximately 33% of the UK air source heat pump (ASHP) market, giving more households access to seamless, smart control of low-carbon heating systems. This coverage reflects Hive’s compatibility with leading air source heat pump manufacturers within the Works With Hive programme.
The announcement builds on the successful trial previously launched between Hive and Daikin to integrate air source heat pumps with Hive’s home energy management technology. Through the Works With Hive programme, this collaboration now moves into a broader, long-term partnership – giving more customers access to integrated heating controls designed to optimise comfort, efficiency and cost savings.
Tom Pakenham, commercial director of Hive commented: “The future of low-carbon heating isn’t just about installing a heat pump – it’s about making sure it works brilliantly within the wider home energy system. That’s why bringing Daikin and Hive together is such an important step.
“By expanding compatibility, we’re moving the industry beyond standalone technologies towards genuinely connected homes — where heating, tariffs and smart controls work together to deliver savings and simplicity for customers.”
Driving interoperability in low-carbon heating
Works With Hive is designed to bring together leading heating and smart technology brands to ensure their devices connect simply and seamlessly to the Hive app. By partnering with Daikin, Hive aims to make it easier for installers and homeowners to connect air source heat pumps to intelligent controls that can help maximise system efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
As heat pump adoption continues to grow across the UK, interoperability between manufacturers and smart home platforms will play a critical role in supporting the transition to low-carbon heating. The partnership gives customers greater choice and confidence when selecting a heat pump that is compatible with Hive’s smart ecosystem.
Pieter Devloo, key account manager for national utilities at Daikin UK, added: “With the launch of our new API, partnering with Hive was a natural next step. By integrating Daikin heat pumps with the Hive platform, we’re making it easier for households to choose how to control their heating while helping systems run efficiently and deliver the performance customers expect.”
Supporting installers and customers
For installers, the expanded Works With Hive programme provides clarity and reassurance around compatibility with leading ASHP brands. For homeowners, it means a simpler and more connected experience — with the ability to monitor and manage their heating and bills through the Hive app and access bespoke tariffs for their eco-tech, including Heat Power, which offers half-price electricity every day.
Daikin joins a growing group of eco-tech innovators — including EO, Fox ESS, GivEnergy, myenergi, Samsung and Sunsynk. This latest milestone underlines Hive’s commitment to innovation and collaboration across the heating sector, supporting the UK’s journey towards net zero by creating a home energy system that is simpler to use.
Works With Hive remains on track to support 80% of Net-Zero home technology devices by the end of 2026 with more partnerships underway across the full spectrum of eco-tech devices including EV, solar and battery systems. Throughout the year Hive will continue to add trusted eco-tech brands and simplify integration for manufacturers and customers alike.