Reviewed September 2026
Hive thermostat + TP-Link Deco mesh
Works well together
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We see very few problems putting a Hive thermostat on a TP-Link Deco mesh. Set it up on the main Wi-Fi name and it should simply stay put.
Known issues with this pair
- • Hive thermostat relies on constant background "who's here?" messages, and TP-Link Deco mesh filters some of that traffic by default.
What it looks like when it goes wrong
- The gadget is online, but the phone app says it can't be found.
Do these, in this order
- 1
Turn on the multicast / mDNS forwarding option, and make sure your phone is on the same Wi-Fi name.
- 2
Check the hub's lights against the guide in the app before doing anything else.
- 3
Confirm the network cable is still in the router after any router swap.
Settings we'd recommend on the TP-Link Deco mesh
- • Put the gadget and your phone on the main Wi-Fi name, not the IoT or guest network.
- • In the Deco app, leave 'Smart Connect' on but turn 'Fast Roaming' off if a device keeps dropping.
Good to know about this router: Deco's IoT and guest networks are separate from the main one, and smart-home kit put on them often can't be seen by your phone. Some Deco models trim the background chatter that speakers and printers rely on.
If none of that works
- If the gadget only ever sits in one spot, a wired connection is always the most reliable answer.
What owners tell us
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