Description
The Smartest Foundation for Better Sleep
The Auping Mesh Base Hive Adjustable Bed Base is Auping’s flagship two-motor electric adjustable bed base — a Dutch-engineered sleeping foundation that combines the ventilation superiority of braided steel mesh with full electric adjustment of both the back and foot sections, smart home connectivity, and warranty coverage that reflects a product built for a lifetime. It is delivered and assembled in your home free of charge in Tbilisi by Sleep Gallery’s professional team.
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Braided Steel Mesh — 80% Open Airspace, 10,000 Support Points
Every Auping bed base — including the Mesh Base Hive — is a mesh base, not a slatted base. This distinction matters fundamentally for mattress performance and longevity.
A standard slatted base supports the mattress at discrete contact points — typically 28 to 42 slats — with large gaps between them. A mesh base consists of braided steel wire in a diagonal pattern, creating a continuous support surface with 10,000 individual support points across the full area of the base. This means the mattress is supported evenly at every point rather than only at slat positions — distributing weight precisely and preventing the localised compression and deformation that slat-based support causes over time.
The mesh structure provides 80% open airspace — significantly more ventilation than any slatted base. This constant airflow through the base removes moisture and heat from beneath the mattress continuously — maintaining the sleeping surface at a lower temperature, preventing mould and bacteria growth in the mattress core, and extending the effective lifespan of the mattress. TEMPUR®, Technogel, and other premium mattress brands specifically recommend open-structure bases for this reason.
The mesh itself is made from reinforced steel with a deep black powder coat finish — an inert, durable material that will not degrade, compress, or lose tension over decades of nightly use.
Two-Motor Electric Adjustment — Back and Foot, Independently
The Mesh Base Hive’s two motors allow fully independent electric adjustment of both the back section and the foot section simultaneously or separately.
Back section adjustment raises the upper body to any angle between flat and fully upright — ideal for reading, watching TV, relieving acid reflux, managing respiratory conditions, or simply finding the most comfortable position for your individual sleeping preference.
Foot section adjustment raises the leg zone independently — reducing pressure on the lower back and lumbar spine, improving circulation in the lower legs and feet, and accommodating a wide range of sleeping positions and medical requirements.
The 2M model also features a knee hump in the seating area — a slight elevation at the knee zone that prevents the body from sliding down when the back is raised. This detail makes a significant practical difference to comfort in the raised position, maintaining correct posture without effort.
Smart Base Hive — Remote Control and Smartphone App
The Hive designation refers to Auping’s Smart Base control system — a Bluetooth-connected control unit installed in the base that enables both remote control and smartphone operation.
Via the Auping Connect app, both sections can be adjusted from your smartphone — saving preferred positions, setting wake-up adjustment timers, and controlling the base without reaching for a physical remote. The remote control is also included for direct operation. Two bases in the same bedroom (for a couple) can be synchronised and controlled independently or together.
The Smart Base system is compatible with all Auping motorised adjustable mesh bases produced after 2014 — meaning if you upgrade your base in future, the existing Hive control system can be transferred.
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Free Delivery and Professional Assembly in Tbilisi
The Auping Mesh Base Hive is delivered and assembled in your home free of charge in Tbilisi by Sleep Gallery’s professional team. Electric adjustable bases require precise installation — our team ensures correct setup, connection, and testing of the motor and Smart Base system before we leave.
Warranty
- 5-year full warranty on all components
- 35-year warranty on wire and frame breakage — one of the strongest structural warranties in the bed base category worldwide
Product Details
- Base type: braided steel diagonal mesh — 80% open airspace, 10,000 support points
- Motors: 2 (back section + foot section — fully independent electric adjustment)
- Knee hump: yes — prevents sliding in raised position
- Smart control: Auping Connect — remote control + smartphone app (Bluetooth)
- Finish: deep black powder coat
- Warranty: 5-year full + 35-year wire and frame breakage
- Delivery and assembly: free in Tbilisi
- Brand: Auping (Netherlands, founded 1888)
FAQ:
Q: What is the difference between a mesh base and a slatted base — why does it matter for my mattress?
The difference between a mesh base and a slatted base is one of the most important and least discussed factors in mattress performance — and Auping’s mesh base represents a genuine engineering superiority over conventional slatted designs.
A slatted base supports the mattress at 28 to 42 slats across the width of the bed. Between each slat there is an unsupported gap. This means the mattress receives concentrated pressure at slat positions and no support between them — creating a pattern of micro-deformation over time as the mattress material is repeatedly compressed at the same points and unsupported at others. Premium mattress manufacturers increasingly advise against wooden slatted bases for exactly this reason.
Auping’s braided steel diagonal mesh creates 10,000 individual support points across the full base surface — a continuous support matrix where every square centimetre of the mattress receives consistent, even support. No localised compression, no unsupported gaps. The mattress maintains its designed performance characteristics for longer.
The 80% open airspace of the mesh additionally provides ventilation that no slatted base can match — the continuous airflow removes heat and moisture from beneath the mattress, contributing to a cooler sleeping surface and a significantly extended mattress lifespan.
Q: What does the 2M (two-motor) version allow me to do that a 1M base cannot?
The 1M (one-motor) base allows electric adjustment of the back section only — the foot section can be adjusted manually.
The 2M base adds a second motor at the foot section, enabling fully independent electric adjustment of both zones simultaneously or separately from the remote control or smartphone app.
In practice, the two-motor capability means you can elevate both the upper body and the legs simultaneously — which is the configuration most recommended for lower back relief, acid reflux management, post-surgical recovery, and sleep comfort during pregnancy. The combination of raised back and raised feet creates a slight recliner position that decompresses the lumbar spine more effectively than either adjustment alone.
The 2M model also includes the knee hump — a structural feature of the seating zone that prevents the body from sliding toward the foot of the bed when the back is raised, which is absent in the 1M model. For regular use of the raised-back position, this makes the 2M significantly more comfortable than the 1M.
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Q: Is the Auping Mesh Base Hive compatible with any mattress — including TEMPUR® and Technogel?
Yes — the Auping mesh base is compatible with all mattress types that can be used on an adjustable base. For standard flat use, every mattress in Sleep Gallery’s range is compatible with the Auping mesh base.
For the adjustable (raised back and foot) positions, mattress compatibility depends on the mattress’s flexibility. Foam mattresses — including TEMPUR® and most memory foam mattresses — are typically fully compatible with electric adjustable bases because foam flexes naturally with the base movement without damage. TEMPUR® specifically recommends and endorses adjustable base use.
Pocket spring mattresses require care — independent pocket spring systems are more flexible than bonnell or offset coil springs, but very firm or thick spring mattresses may have limited flex in the adjustable positions. If you have a specific mattress in mind, our sleep experts can advise on compatibility at 596 14 99 77.
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Q: What does the Auping Connect Smart Base system actually do and is it necessary?
The Auping Connect Smart Base system — embodied in the Hive control unit — adds three specific capabilities beyond standard electric adjustment.
First, smartphone control: the Auping Connect app allows adjustment of both sections from your phone, which some people find more convenient than a physical remote — particularly for small, precise adjustments.
Second, saved positions: the app allows you to save preferred positions (reading position, sleep position, anti-snoring position) and return to them with a single tap rather than manually finding the same angle each time.
Third, wake-up adjustment: a timer function can be set to gradually adjust the base to a specific position at a chosen time — for example, slowly raising the back to a sitting position at the alarm time, making waking up more gradual and comfortable.
The physical remote control is included regardless of the Smart Base system — so Auping Connect is an enhancement rather than a requirement. If you do not wish to use the smartphone functionality, the remote control provides all basic adjustment functions. The Smart Base upgrade can also be added to any Auping motorised base produced after 2014 if you decide you want it later.
Q: The Auping Mesh Base Hive is more expensive than standard adjustable bases — what justifies the investment?
The price reflects five specific distinctions from a standard electric adjustable base.
First, the mesh construction: braided reinforced steel providing 10,000 support points and 80% open airspace is a significantly more expensive base material than the wooden slats, fabric-covered foam, or low-grade wire used in budget adjustable bases. Auping manufactures its mesh in the Netherlands to its own engineering specifications — not a commodity component purchased from a volume supplier.
Second, the two-motor system with knee hump: independent motor control of both back and foot sections, with a structural knee hump that maintains comfortable posture in raised positions, represents a more sophisticated mechanical system than single-motor alternatives.
Third, the Smart Base Hive connectivity: the Bluetooth control system, smartphone app, saved positions, and timer functionality represent a technology investment that standard adjustable bases at lower price points do not include.
Fourth, the 35-year wire and frame breakage warranty — the strongest structural warranty in the bed base category. This is not a marketing statement — it reflects Auping’s engineering confidence in a steel mesh construction that is genuinely designed to outlast the mattresses placed on it.
Fifth, Auping’s 135-year heritage as a specialist bed base manufacturer since 1888 — the engineering expertise accumulated in producing bed bases exclusively is embedded in every product they make.
Free delivery and professional assembly in Tbilisi by Sleep Gallery’s team is included — ensuring the base is installed and tested correctly from day one.
