TadoSmart Radiator Thermostat

Android, iOS
Digital LEDs

£69.99Typical price

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This smart radiator valve from Tado has a stylish, minimalist design, but is packed with features – including open-window detection to save energy. But is it all style and no substance? Read our full smart radiator valve review to find out.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Ease of use
Valve function
Range of features

Jan 2024Last checked by Which?
Aug 2021First reviewed by Which?
Oct 2016Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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How we test smart radiator valves

16 Oct 2023

Ease of use

Overall
Ease of set up
Ease of using controls on the valve
Ease of using apps

How we test ease of use

How easy it is to use the smart radiator valve

Valve function

How we test valve function

How accurately does the smart radiator valve read and react to temperature

Range of features

How we test range of features

How many helpful features come as standard on the smart radiator valve

General
Heating system compatibility	Works with a hot water radiator, regardless of the boiler
Installation	Self installation
Battery Type	2 x AA battery
Connectors supplied	1 x M28 x 1.5-00; 1 x CAL-00; 1 x RA-02; 1 x RAV-02; 1 x RAVL-02; 1 x GIA-00
Operating systems	Android, iOS
Height	7cm
Width	5cm
Depth	5cm
Display type	Digital LEDs

Features
Batteries supplied	Yes
Website control	Yes
Text message control	No
Email alerts	No
On valve controls	Yes
Child lock	Yes
Open window detection	Yes
GPS tracking	Yes
Frost Protection	Yes

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