tado° vs. Homematic IP

Everything you need to know for your 2026 smart radiator thermostat choice. And why you should buy Europe's original smart thermostat from tado°.

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Four reasons why to choose tado° over Homematic IP

Many smart radiator thermostats are close to equal in their core functionality today: both fit standard M30 valves and are controlled via app. It's the innovations in connectivity, features and product design that truly make a difference.

100% Risk-free

Not sure if you’ll save money? Full refund within 12 month if you are not happy.

AI-powered features 

More comfort and savings with features that automate, learn and adapt.

Future Proof Smart Home

tado° is matter compatible and allows seamless smart home integration.

Rechargeable battery 

One charge lasts all winter. No more battery waste. Use any standard USB-C cable.

tado° Smart Radiator Thermostat X and Homematic IP Radiator thermostat, side by side

Category tado° Homematic IP
Valve compatibility M30 x 1.5 mm thread, 6 adapters included to fit almost all radiator valves M30 x 1.5 mm thread, 3 adapters included
Size 67 x 67 x 49 mm
extra compact
 58 x 71 x 97 mm
Display & controls
  • LCD display with touch control
  • Mechanical control knob
  • Child lock
  • LCD display and button
  • Mechanical control knob
  • Child lock
Rechargeable Yes
via USB-C
 No
standard batteries
Automated hydronic balancing (certified) Yes Yes
Offline installation possible Yes No
Hub required tado° Bridge X – or another compatible Thread border router Homematic IP Access Point or CCU3 central unit (mandatory)
Connectivity protocol Thread – open standard, works with compatible 3rd-party border routers Homematic IP, proprietary 868 MHz radio
Matter (smart home standard) Yes No
Smart Home Compatibility & Voice Control
  • Apple HomeKit
  • Google Home
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Samsung SmartThings
  • Google Home
  • Amazon Alexa
Free app features
  • Control from anywhere
  • Smart Schedules per room
  • Geofencing Alerts
  • Open Window Alerts
  • Group several thermostats into one zone
  • Room Link (optional, central heating control)
  • Quick Actions (incl. heating boost)
  • Control from anywhere
  • Heating profiles (schedules) per room
  • Open window detection
Optional subscription Yes
AI Assist: €29.99/year or €3.99/month
 No
No AI or advanced automation tier available
AI & advanced features AI Assist:
  • Preheat Before Arrival
  • Geofencing Automation
  • Open Window Automation
  • Adaptive Heating
  • Holiday Mode
  • Energy IQ: consumption & savings
  • Care & Protect (diagnostics)
  • Hydronic Balancing
  • Air Comfort incl. mold index
  • Climate Report
  • Multiple homes in one account
 Not available
Competitor details from publicly available sources, November 2026.

tado° X for Radiators

Fits over 95% of radiators.

  • Smart Radiator Thermostat X - Starter Kit
    36% off

    Smart Radiator Thermostat X - Starter Kit

    Get started with smart heating for radiators and save energy instantly

    £89.99
    £89.99 £139.99
  • Smart Radiator Thermostat X
    25% off

    Smart Radiator Thermostat X

    Put a Smart Radiator Thermostat in each room for individual control.

    £59.99
    £59.99 £79.99
  • Smart Radiator Thermostat X Quattro Pack
    15% off

    Smart Radiator Thermostat X Quattro Pack

    Equip four radiators with just one bundle: smart heating in every room

    £219.99
    £219.99 £259.99
  • Wireless Temperature Sensor X (2nd gen)
    New

    Wireless Temperature Sensor X (2nd gen)

    Out now. Precise control from the perfect spot in every room.

    £89.99
    £89.99 £89.99
  • Wireless Temperature Sensor X
    22% off

    Wireless Temperature Sensor X

    Precise temperature control from the perfect spot in any room.

    £69.99
    £69.99 £89.99

Spot-on temperatures in every room

Fed up of having one cold room and another that overheats? With Smart Radiator Thermostats, you can be sure each room will reach its target temperature. The boiler gets heat requests from individual rooms, not just from the central thermostat.

tado° X for Boilers and Underfloor Heating

Find out here if tado° works with your heating system.

Europe’s #1 for smart heating.

Smart heating pioneers from Munich, since 2011. 15+ years of experience, listening to our users and creating solutions for you.

  • Users save 22% in energy on average¹

    Not happy with your savings? Return tado° for a full refund.

  • Spot-on temperature control

    The perfect temperature in every single room of your home.

  • Leading smart heating app

    With years of top ratings from 36,000+ reviews.

  • Smart heating reinvented

    AI-powered heating that automates, learns and adapts.

  • Works with 95% of systems

    Across European energy management and heating brands.

¹Based on internal data averaged across all tado° customers, collected up to 30/11/2023.