tado° vs. Bosch

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

Four reasons why to choose tado° over Bosch

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 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.

Reliable expertise

Smart heating isn't our side project. It’s been our foundation for 15+ years.

Rechargeable battery 

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

tado° Smart Radiator Thermostat X and Bosch Radiator thermostat II [+M], side by side

Category tado° Bosch
Valve compatibility and installation
  • M30 x 1.5 mm thread
  • 6 adapters included
  • Metal nut
  • M30 x 1.5 mm thread
  • 2 adapters included
  • Plastic nut
Size 67 x 67 x 49 mm
extra compact
51 x 51 x 87 mm
Display & controls
  • LCD display with touch control
  • Mechanical control knob
  • Child lock
  • Backlit display
  • Mechanical control knob with LED ring
  • Child lock
Rechargeable Yes
via USB-C
No
standard batteries
Certified hydronic balancing Yes No
Offline installation possible Yes No
Connectivity protocol Thread – open standard, works with compatible 3rd-party border routers Zigbee 3.0, via Bosch Smart Home Controller II
Matter (smart home standard) Yes Yes
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 schedules per room
  • Open window detection (Notification)
  • Group several thermostats into one zone
  • Heating boost
Optional subscription AI Assist
€29.99/year or €3.99/month
Home+
€49.99/year or €4.99/month
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
Home+:
  • Optimised heat distribution
  • Central heating control
  • Battery alerts
  • Multiple homes in one account
Smart Home Compatibility & Voice Control
  • Apple HomeKit
  • Google Home
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Samsung SmartThings
  • Apple HomeKit
  • Google Home
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Samsung SmartThings
Competitor details from publicly available sources, November 2026.

Precies de juiste temperatuur in elke kamer

De ene kamer te koud en de andere te warm? Met Slimme Radiatorknoppen bereikt elke kamer de gewenste temperatuur. Je cv-ketel krijgt warmtevraag vanuit elke kamer, niet alleen van de centrale thermostaat.

De nummer 1 in Europa voor slimme verwarming.

Sinds 2011 pionier in slimme verwarming vanuit München. Met meer dan 15 jaar ervaring luisteren we naar onze gebruikers en ontwikkelen we oplossingen die bij jou passen.

  • Bespaar gemiddeld 22% energie¹

    Niet tevreden? Stuur tado° retour & krijg je aankoopbedrag terug.

  • Nauwkeurige temperatuurregeling

    De perfecte temperatuur in elke kamer in huis.

  • Toonaangevende app

    Al jarenlang uitstekend beoordeeld in meer dan 36.000 recensies.

  • Nieuwe kijk op slimme verwarming

    AI-gestuurde verwarming die automatiseert, leert en zich aanpast.

  • Werkt met 95% van de systemen

    Van Europese merken voor energiebeheer en verwarming.

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¹Gebaseerd op interne gegevens van gemiddelde waarden van alle gebruikers van tado°, verzameld tot 30-11-2023.