Tado Aims to Oust Nest with Sleek New Smart Thermostat

Tado, a German-based smart home company, is launching its Smart Thermostat X (2nd gen) in Europe, targeting Nest users who haven't already switched to Tado. After Google shut down servers for its first- and second-gen thermostats, it pointed customers to Tado, which saw significant sales.

Tado's new thermostat has a completely new look with a white square design and a circular interface that appears only when touched. It's designed to be slimmer at 17.8mm thick and blend in better with the home rather than stand out like the previous all-black model. The customizable action button on top and the battery version, which lasts a year on its rechargeable battery, are also notable features.

The Smart Thermostat X is designed to work with boilers, heat pumps, and underfloor heating, thanks to Matter-over-Thread connectivity, which allows it to communicate easily with a receiver near the boiler and most smart home platforms. Tado has moved from proprietary 6LoWPAN to Thread for easier communication.