Hive thermostat: Receiver single pink or white flash
The receiver is searching for a thermostat to go into standalone mode. Paired this way, the thermostat works on its own and not through the Hive app.
Applies to: Hive single- and dual-channel receivers. What you see: a light.
What Hive says to do
- To pair with the hub instead, release the central heating button, then press and hold it again until the status light changes to a double amber flash.
Source
Hive’s own help pages, read on the date shown.
- Hive Support: Step-by-Step Guide to Reconnecting Your Hive Heating Devices — Hive single- and dual-channel receivers with the Hive 2 Thermostat, Hive Thermostat Mini and Hive 1 thermostat. support.hivehome.com Checked 2026-09-29.
- Hive Support: No Heating or Hot Water Troubleshooting — Hive single- and dual-channel receivers. support.hivehome.com Checked 2026-09-29.