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°.

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.

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.