The Hive Hub connects all your Hive devices, allowing you to manage them remotely via the Hive app on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. You only need one Hive Hub per property for all your Hive devices. It's the heart of your home, effortlessly controlling your devices to work around you. Easy to control via the Hive app or online dashboard. Simple setup: the Hive Hub plugs into your broadband router and pairing each Hive device is simple on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Connects your Hive products: each time you buy a new Hive product, you can simply pair it with your Hub and start controlling it from the Hive app. Hive is a British Gas innovation, but you don’t need to be a British Gas customer to buy Hive products. Note: Only Hive devices can be paired with the Hive Hub. System Requirements: Broadband router with a spare Ethernet port, Internet connection recommended: 1.5Mbps or higher, iOS or Android device running an up-to-date operating system, Hive app download (iOS or Android).