EQUIPThe Verge · 02 Sept
Tado’s new thermostat is designed as a Nest killer
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German smart home firm Tado has launched its second-generation Smart Thermostat X to capture the European market following Google's withdrawal. The device targets former Nest users impacted by server shutdowns, positioning Tado as the primary regional alternative for smart climate control.
- 01Tado released the Smart Thermostat X specifically to replace defunct Google Nest hardware in Europe
- 02Google redirected its European customer base to Tado after exiting the regional thermostat market
- 03The new hardware addresses service gaps caused by Google disabling legacy thermostat servers
- 04Tado aims to solidify its position as the leading smart home climate solution provider in Europe
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When Google ignominiously exited the European thermostat market last year, it pointed its customers to Tado. This week, the German-based smart home company is launching its Smart Thermostat X (2nd gen), and aiming to attract European Nest users who haven't already jumped ship. Google shutting down the servers for its 1st- and 2nd-gen thermostats drove […]