Following the success of its Hive business , where it owns over 1000 units , British Gas owner Centrica , is to invest £ 500 m in its connected homes business . The company will look to expand its product line further releasing smart lights , motion sensors and smart plugs to further expand on the 600,000 customers who qualify for the company ’s ‘ My Energy Service ’ .
Following the success of its Hive thermostat, where it sold over 200,000 devices, British Gas owner Centrica, is to invest £500m in its connected homes business. The firm will look to develop its product line further releasing smart lights, motion sensors and smart plugs to further expand on the 600,000 customers who opted for the company’s ‘My Energy Service’.