Tado V1

Seamless automated operation ; Stylishly designed app & browser UI ; Will save you money

Self install only for accomplished DIYers ; No physical way to control temperature ; No Windows Phone support

For a family with compliant devices, however, tado makes some big claims. It says the system can cut heating costs by 31 per cent for two working people living in a 750 sq ft flat, 26 per cent for two working people with a young child in a 1180sq ft...

It just works ; Saves you money ; Elegant design

Apps for iOS and Android only ; Self-install not for the faint hearted

Ratings in depth Tado is an internet-connected thermostat that promises to save you, on average, 26% on your heating costs. It does this by automatically adjusting your heating according to whether you're at home or away, taking into account the...

Good design, intelligent operation worked well, easy to use, makes heating control simple, good app features, potential savings

Tricky installation, technical support limits, not possible to control individual room temperatures, no Windows Phone app yet

Even though it lacks individual room or zone controls, Tado otherwise does exactly what it sets out to do: intelligently controlling your heating based on your location to home. It's clever stuff and if you have a hot water programmer then it can...

Simple, intuitive app ; Flexible control ; smart auto controls

Some setup issues ; Could cause user conflict ; Demands constant internet connection

Although time will tell how much energy/money Tado has saved me – and I’ll update this review when I have sufficient data to say how it performed – it’s clear that having control over a house’s heating determined by who is in the house and who isn’t...