tado°

tado°: smart heating control from the app

tado° is a Munich-based company that presents itself as a pioneer of smart heating in Europe since 2011. Its offering is built around thermostats and systems that allow you to manage your home's temperature from a mobile app, with the stated goal of reducing energy consumption. The company states that its users save an average of 22% on energy and that, if that saving is not achieved, it offers a full refund.

Thermostats and devices

The range includes the Smart Thermostat X (2nd gen), described as an incredibly thin, beautifully simple, easy-to-recharge device with an intuitive touchscreen. The company also sells the Smart Radiator Thermostat X and the Heat Pump Optimizer X. Products are organised according to the type of heating system they are intended for.

Solutions by heating system

tado° offers specific setups for different systems:

• Radiators: lets you set individual temperatures and schedules for each room.
• Boilers: intelligent control of central heating, with remote management.
• Underfloor heating: control of water-based underfloor heating via the app.
• Air conditioning: makes your AC smart, allowing you to adjust temperature, fan speed and mode from your phone.
• Heat pumps: maximising efficiency through intelligent control and scheduling.

App and control features

The tado° app lets you control the temperature in each room individually and reach the target temperature reliably. Key features include voice control (for example, via Siri), heating boost mode to quickly warm up a room, and automatic temperature reduction when the user is away. The company also mentions AI-powered features that automate, learn and adapt to the user's habits.

Energy tariffs and EV charging

In addition to thermostats, tado° offers an energy tariff service that lets you take action based on real-time electricity prices and automate load shifting towards low-price periods. It also offers a smart charging solution for electric vehicles.

Compatibility and installation

According to the company, its products work with 95% of heating and energy management systems from major European brands. Installation is designed to be done yourself, as a retrofit solution for both homeowners and renters.

Track record and ratings

Based in Munich with more than fifteen years of experience, tado° states that it has over one million user homes. The company presents itself as Europe's number one for smart heating and notes that its app has received top ratings over the years, with more than 36,000 reviews.