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| name          = tado GmbH
| name          = tado° GmbH
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| foundation    = {{Start date|2011}}
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| founders       = Christian Deilmann & Johannes Schwarz
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| location      = [[Munich]], Germany
| hq_location  = [[Munich]], Germany
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| key_people    = {{Unbulleted list|[[Toon Bouten]] ([[Chief executive officer|CEO]])}} <ref>{{cite web |url=https://milestonemagazine.com/toon-bouten-ceo-tado/ |title= tado |publisher= Milestone Magazine|date=2021-05-17 |accessdate=2019-12-19 |url-status=live|  archiveurl=https://milestonemagazine.com/toon-bouten-ceo-tado/ |archivedate=2019-12-19 }}</ref>
| key_people    = Christian Deilmann, Johannes Schwarz, Sven Hanser
| industry      = Home automation
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| products      = Software, services and hardware for intelligent home climate management
| products      = Software, services and hardware for intelligent home climate management
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| num_employees = Approx. 180 <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.owler.com/company/tado/ |title= tado |publisher= Owler|date=2021-05-10 |accessdate=2021-05-10 |url-status=live|  archiveurl=https://www.owler.com/company/tado |archivedate=2015-07-19 }}</ref>
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'''tado''' '''GmbH''' is a German technology company headquartered in [[Munich]] (Germany) and a manufacturer of home thermostats and air conditioning controls. tado° is the European leader in intelligent home climate management. As a cross-manufacturer platform, tado° Smart Thermostats and services connect with any kind of heating or cooling system for all kinds of homes. Having secured over USD 100m in funding and with 180 employees, tado° reshapes the way energy is consumed for more comfort, savings, and wellbeing at home.
'''tado°''' '''GmbH''' is a German technology company headquartered in [[Munich]] (Germany) and a manufacturer of home thermostats and air conditioning controls.
 
== About ==
The heating and cooling of buildings is one of the main global consumers of energy and sources of carbon emissions. In Europe, heating and cooling in buildings and industry accounts for half of the continent’s energy consumption, making it the biggest energy end-use sector ahead of transport. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://ec.europa.eu/energy/topics/energy-efficiency/heating-and-cooling_en?redir=1/ |title= Heating and Cooling |publisher= European Commission|date=2015-07-19 |accessdate=2021-05-10 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://ec.europa.eu/energy/topics/energy-efficiency/heating-and-cooling_en?redir=1 |archivedate=2015-07-19 }}</ref>
 
The company focuses on intelligent home climate management and offers several solutions for consumers and businesses. This includes smart thermostats and AC controls for consumers, and SaaS products for energy utilities and heating service companies. As a cross-manufacturer solution, tado° works seamlessly with any kind of heating or cooling system for all kinds of homes.
 
tado° is an integral part of the energy transition from centralised power distribution to user-centric virtual power plants. Managing a capacity of over 4GW of energy, tado° is equipped to maximise agile tariffs and demand response requirements for a more energy-efficient, sustainable, and smarter grid.
 
Furthermore, tado° offers remote diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repair services of heating systems for users, energy utilities and heating services companies.


== History ==
== History ==
tado° was founded in Munich by Christian Deilmann, Johannes Schwarz and Valentin Sawadski in September 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://amp.ww.en.freejournal.org/43618146/1/tado0.html/ |title=tado° was founded in 2011 by Johannes Schwarz, Christian Deilmann, and Valentin Sawadski |publisher= Freejournal |date=2020-05-16 |accessdate=2021-05-10 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://amp.ww.en.freejournal.org/43618146/1/tado0.html/ |archivedate=2020-05-16 }}</ref>
tado° was founded in Munich by Christian Deilmann, Johannes Schwarz and Valentin Sawadski in September 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.geektime.com/2014/04/21/munich-startup-tado-keeps-your-house-cool-when-no-one-is-home/ |title=Munich startup Tado keeps your house cool when no one is home |publisher=Geektime |date=2014-04-21 |accessdate=2014-08-21 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821190903/http://www.geektime.com/2014/04/21/munich-startup-tado-keeps-your-house-cool-when-no-one-is-home/ |archivedate=2014-08-21 }}</ref>
The company name is derived from the Japanese salutation "tadaima" ("I'm back home") and "okaeri" ("Welcome back") since Geofencing has been the first key feature of the tado° system already in 2011. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cleantechinvestor.com/portal/mainmenucomp/companiest/3258-tado/11706-tado-raises.html |title=tado° raises €10m from Target Partners and Shortcut Ventures |publisher=cleantechinvestor.com |accessdate=2014-08-21 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821174647/http://www.cleantechinvestor.com/portal/mainmenucomp/companiest/3258-tado/11706-tado-raises.html |archivedate=2014-08-21 }}</ref>
The company name is derived from the Japanese salutation "tadaima" ("I'm back home") and "okaeri" ("Welcome back") since [[geofencing]] was the first key feature of the tado° system in 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cleantechinvestor.com/portal/mainmenucomp/companiest/3258-tado/11706-tado-raises.html |title=tado° raises €10m from Target Partners and Shortcut Ventures |publisher=cleantechinvestor.com |accessdate=2014-08-21 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821174647/http://www.cleantechinvestor.com/portal/mainmenucomp/companiest/3258-tado/11706-tado-raises.html |archivedate=2014-08-21 }}</ref>
The company's first product, tado° Heating, was launched in November 2012 in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and in 2013 in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.targetpartners.de/en/n/european-leader-in-intelligent-climate-control-tado-raises-EUR10m-to-fuel-global-expansion/ |title=European leader in intelligent climate control tado° |publisher=Target Partners |date=2014-07-16 |accessdate=2014-08-21 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821162411/http://www.targetpartners.de/en/n/european-leader-in-intelligent-climate-control-tado-raises-EUR10m-to-fuel-global-expansion/ |archivedate=2014-08-21 }}</ref>


In 2012; the company’s first-generation smart thermostat and app went to market in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, followed by a UK launch in 2013. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://gigaom.com/2012/11/14/tado-aims-to-be-a-smarter-thermostat-than-nest/ |title=Tado aims to be a smarter thermostat than Nest |publisher=[[Gigaom]] |date=2012-11-14 |accessdate=2021-05-10 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://gigaom.com/2012/11/14/tado-aims-to-be-a-smarter-thermostat-than-nest/ |archivedate=2012-11-14 }}</ref> In 2014, <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/2014-10-07-tado-smart-thermostat.html/ |title=Tado adds physical controls to its second-gen smart thermostat |publisher=[[Engadget]] |date=2014-10-07 |accessdate=2021-05-10 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.engadget.com/2014-10-07-tado-smart-thermostat.html/ |archivedate=2014-10-07 }}</ref>  tado° launched its second-generation smart thermostat across Europe followed by the global launch of its Smart AC Control in 2015. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://technikblog.ch/2015/06/tado-macht-nun-auch-klimaanlagen-zu-smarten-geraeten/ |title=Tado is now also turning air conditioning systems into smart devices |publisher=[[Engadget]] |date=2015-06-08 |accessdate=2021-05-10 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://technikblog.ch/2015/06/tado-macht-nun-auch-klimaanlagen-zu-smarten-geraeten/ |archivedate=2015-06-08 }}</ref> In 2016, tado° introduced its Smart Radiator Thermostats in Europe for multi-room control. Toon Bouten joined the company as CEO in 2017. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.targetpartners.de/news/tado-appoints-toon-bouten-as-chief-executive-officer/ |title=tado° appoints Toon Bouten as Chief Executive Officer |publisher=[[TargetPartners]] |date=2017-06-20 |accessdate=2021-05-10 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.targetpartners.de/news/tado-appoints-toon-bouten-as-chief-executive-officer/ |archivedate=2017-06-20 }}</ref> In 2019, tado° launched its SaaS product - tado° 360 <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.current-news.co.uk/news/new-saas-product-tado-360-launched-as-company-for-a-holistic-energy-system |title=tado° appoints Toon Bouten as Chief Executive Officer |publisher=[[CurrentNews]] |date=2019-11-12 |accessdate=2021-05-10 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.current-news.co.uk/news/new-saas-product-tado-360-launched-as-company-for-a-holistic-energy-system/ |archivedate=2019-11-12 }}</ref> - which remotely monitors the status and health of boilers.
In July 2014, tado° closed a €10 million ($13.6m) funding round from, among others, Target Partners and Shortcut Ventures.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eu-startups.com/2014/07/tado%C2%B0-the-european-leader-in-intelligent-climate-control-raises-e10m/ |title=tado°, the European leader in intelligent climate control |publisher=eu-startups.com |date=2014-07-16 |accessdate=2014-08-21 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821205258/http://www.eu-startups.com/2014/07/tado%C2%B0-the-european-leader-in-intelligent-climate-control-raises-e10m/ |archivedate=2014-08-21 }}</ref>


tado° has received over $100 USD in venture capital funding and investment. Investors include Amazon, <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/amazon-backed-start-tado-uses-smart-thermostats-cut-heating-emissions/ |title=Amazon-backed start-up tado uses smart thermostats to cut heating emissions |publisher=[[CleanEnergyWire]] |date=2019-04-17 |accessdate=2021-05-10 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/amazon-backed-start-tado-uses-smart-thermostats-cut-heating-emissions/ |archivedate=2019-04-17 }}</ref> Total, E.ON, the European Investment Bank, and Siemens.
The company's second product, tado° Smart AC Control, for intelligent cooling, was launched in Europe and the USA in June 2015. The launch event took place in New York City.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://techcrunch.com/2015/06/04/tados-smart-ac-control-makes-any-air-conditioner-smart/ |title=Tado's Smart AC Control Makes Any Air Conditioner Smart |publisher=[[TechCrunch]] |date=2015-06-04 |accessdate=2015-06-16 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150615071511/http://techcrunch.com/2015/06/04/tados-smart-ac-control-makes-any-air-conditioner-smart/ |archivedate=2015-06-15 }}</ref>


== Products ==
== Products ==


'''App'''
Besides reducing energy consumption and increasing savings, the thermostat considers the residents' overall comfort.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.techradar.com/reviews/gadgets/appliances/tado-1248634/review |title=Finally, an end to fiddly thermostats and wasted energy |publisher=[[TechRadar]] |date=2014-05-14 |accessdate=2014-08-21 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140817221025/http://www.techradar.com/reviews/gadgets/appliances/tado-1248634/review |archivedate=2014-08-17 }}</ref> tado° detects the absence or presence of residents via their smartphones, and then adjusts the heating automatically. [[weather forecasting|Weather forecasts]] and the heating properties of a home such as [[building insulation|insulation]] are taken into account.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.heatwave-energy.com/smarthomeheatingcontrols |title=Smart home heating controls from tado° |publisher=heatwave-energy.com |accessdate=2014-08-21 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140822045829/http://www.heatwave-energy.com/smarthomeheatingcontrols |archivedate=2014-08-22 }}</ref>
 
All tado° products are built around the tado° app and seamlessly integrate with Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit. The tado° app has many Skills and features which include:
 
* '''Geofencing''' - tado° turns off your heating or AC when the last person leaves home and turns it on in time for the first person’s arrival.
* '''Weather Adaptation''' - tado° takes local weather forecasts into account. It adjusts your heating and cooling accordingly to save energy.
* '''Open Window Detection ''' - tado° detects open windows and reminds you to turn your heating or AC off to save more energy.
* '''Air Comfort''' - tado° advises you on how to keep the air in your home healthy. It also gives you insights about the outdoor air quality and the current pollen forecast in your area.
* '''Smart Schedule''' - tado° lets you plan your desired day and night time temperatures in time blocks based on your routine.
* '''Auto-Assist''' - Automatically adjusts the temperature if you leave or arrive home, or if a window gets opened. It also protects your heating system against breakdowns. Auto-Assist is a paid subscription service that costs £2.99/€2.99 a month or £24.99//€24.99 a year.
* '''Care & Protect''' - Monitors your heating system around the clock, notifies you if it detects unusual behavior and helps you to solve possible problems yourself (part of Auto-Assist)
* '''Stats & Analytics''' - The tado° app gives you insights into how your indoor climate has changed over time and how much energy you’ve saved so far.
* '''Boiler Repair Services''' - Allows users to book an experienced installer or request a quote directly in the app if their heating system needs repairs, maintenance or upgrading. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pocket-lint.com/smart-home/reviews/tado/150555-tado-v3-review-smart-heating-thermostat-radiators/ |title=GTado V3+ smart home heating review: Much more than just heating |publisher=Pocket-lint.com |date=2020-01-24 |accessdate=2014-08-21 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.pocket-lint.com/smart-home/reviews/tado/150555-tado-v3-review-smart-heating-thermostat-radiators/ |archivedate=2020-01-24 }}</ref>
 
 
An independent study from the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics found that using a tado° Smart Thermostat can save up to 31% on a home’s heating costs. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ibp.fraunhofer.de/content/dam/ibp/en/documents/ResearchNews/ResearchNews-optimiert/527_e.pdf/ |title=SIMULATION STUDY ON THE ENERGY SAVING POTENTIAL OF A HEATING CONTROL SYSTEM FEATURING PRESENCE DETECTION AND WEATHER FORECASTING|publisher=ibp.fraunhofer.de|date=2020-01-24 |accessdate=2014-08-21 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.ibp.fraunhofer.de/content/dam/ibp/en/documents/ResearchNews/ResearchNews-optimiert/527_e.pdf/ |archivedate=2020-01-24 }}</ref>
 
'''tado° 360 B2B SaaS Software'''
 
tado° 360 is a Software as a Service (SaaS) product that remotely monitors and diagnoses the health of a home’s heating system which can be used by engineers for faster, more efficient repairs and maintenance. The software also has preventive maintenance capabilities. This saves both the home owner and heating service company time and money, offering a higher level of customer experience. The service is being used by several European energy utility companies.
 
'''Smart Thermostat'''
 
The tado° Smart Thermostat is designed for homes that have their own heating system and works with gas and oil heating systems, heat pumps and underfloor heating. It offers unmatched boiler compatibility across Europe, working with all manufacturers.
 
'''Smart Radiator Thermostat'''
The tado° Smart Radiator Thermostat controls individual radiators independently or in unison in households with central heating or district heating.
 
'''Smart AC Control'''
 
The tado° Smart AC Control works with all air conditioners and heat pumps with a remote control that show the current settings of the air conditioner or heat pump.


'''Wireless Temperature Sensor'''
One challenge for tado° is the heterogeneous heating landscape in Europe and the integration and support of their control interfaces. By 2014, over 5,000 different heating systems can be controlled by tado° Heating.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.climate-kic.org/news/germany-climate-kic-start-up-tado-attracts-e10m-to-fuel-global-expansion/ |title=Germany: Climate-KIC start-up tado° attracts €10m to fuel global expansion |publisher=climate-kic.org |date=2014-07-31 |accessdate=2014-08-21 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821182054/http://www.climate-kic.org/news/germany-climate-kic-start-up-tado-attracts-e10m-to-fuel-global-expansion/ |archivedate=2014-08-21 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.techradar.com/reviews/gadgets/appliances/tado-1248634/review |title=Finally, an end to fiddly thermostats and wasted energy |publisher=[[TechRadar]] |date=2014-05-14 |accessdate=2014-08-21 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140817221025/http://www.techradar.com/reviews/gadgets/appliances/tado-1248634/review |archivedate=2014-08-17 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://techcrunch.com/2014/05/12/air-connectivity/ |title=Tado Cooling Launches On Kickstarter To Make Your AC Smart |publisher=[[TechCrunch]] |date=2014-05-12 |accessdate=2014-08-21 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811173507/http://techcrunch.com/2014/05/12/air-connectivity/ |archivedate=2014-08-11 }}</ref>


The tado° Wireless Temperature Sensor is used for precise measurement and control of room temperature and air freshness.
In June 2015, tado° launched its second product, the Smart AC Control. It is not a thermostat. It turns any air conditioning unit into a smarter device.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.androidcentral.com/tados-smart-ac-control-wants-make-your-old-air-conditioner-smarter |title=Tado's Smart AC Control wants to make your old air conditioner smarter |publisher=[[Android Central]] |date=2015-06-04 |accessdate=2015-06-16 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150609024426/http://www.androidcentral.com/tados-smart-ac-control-wants-make-your-old-air-conditioner-smarter |archivedate=2015-06-09 }}</ref> tado° Smart AC Control uses a smartphone's location to be able to determine whether the resident is at home and automatically turns the AC on or off. The air conditioner can also be manually operated via the Smart AC Control using the tado° app.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.slashgear.com/tado-smart-ac-control-can-turn-any-ac-smart-05386914/ |title=tado Smart AC Control can turn any AC smart |publisher=slashgear.com |date=2015-06-05 |accessdate=2015-06-16 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150608005527/http://www.slashgear.com/tado-smart-ac-control-can-turn-any-ac-smart-05386914/ |archivedate=2015-06-08 }}</ref>


== Awards  ==
In August 2017, tado° announced the integration of [[Google Assistant]], allowing customers who both own a tado° system and a Google Assistant device to control their Tado system via voice commands.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tado.com/gb/press/tado-now-live-with-the-google-assistant |title=tado° now live with the Google Assistant |publisher=tado |date=2017-08-16 |accessdate=2018-04-04}}</ref> For example, available voice commands are "What's the humidity in the bedroom?" or "Lower the bedroom temperature by 2°C".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bestcommands.com/pro-commands-for-tado-on-google-home-assistant/ |title=Pro Commands for Tado on Google Assistant |publisher=Best Commands |date=2018-03-03 |accessdate=2018-04-04}}</ref>
* '''2021''': NTV: Germany’s most popular providers award<ref>{{cite web |url=https://disq.de/beliebteste-anbieter-2021.html |title=Deutschlands Beliebteste Anbieter 2021 |publisher= DISQ.de |accessdate=2021-03-18 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://disq.de/beliebteste-anbieter-2021.html |archivedate=2021-03-18 }}</ref>
* '''2021''': Capital Magazine: Germany’s most innovative companies award<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.capital.de/wirtschaft-politik/das-sind-die-innovativsten-unternehmen-deutschlands-2021 |title=Deutschlands innovativste Unternehmen |publisher= Capital.de |accessdate=2021-02-18 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.capital.de/wirtschaft-politik/das-sind-die-innovativsten-unternehmen-deutschlands-2021 |archivedate=2021-02-18 }}</ref>
* '''2021''': Global Cleantech 100 Award<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cleantech.com/release/top-private-companies-in-clean-technology-named/ |title=Top Private Companies in Clean Technology |publisher= Cleantech.com |accessdate=2021-02-18 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.cleantech.com/release/top-private-companies-in-clean-technology-named/ |archivedate=2021-02-18 }}</ref>
* '''2020''': Consumentenbond (Netherlands) best smart thermostat award<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.consumentenbond.nl/energie-vergelijken/slimme-thermostaat |title=Test slimme thermostaten |publisher= Consumenten Bond |accessdate=2020-08-26 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.consumentenbond.nl/energie-vergelijken/slimme-thermostaat |archivedate=2020-08-26 }}</ref>
* '''2020''': The Ambient: Smart Energy Product of the Year<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.the-ambient.com/features/smart-home-awards-winners-2020-2424 |title=The Ambient Smart Home Awards 2020|publisher= the-ambient.com |accessdate=2020-11-19 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.the-ambient.com/features/smart-home-awards-winners-2020-2424 |archivedate=2020-11-19 }}</ref>
* '''2020''': Global Cleantech 100 Europe and Israel company of the year<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cleantech.com/release/top-private-companies-in-clean-technology-named/ |title=The Ambient Smart Home Awards 2020|publisher= Cleantech.com |accessdate=2020-01-16 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.cleantech.com/release/top-private-companies-in-clean-technology-named/ |archivedate=2020-01-06 }}</ref>
* '''2020''': Computer Bild Top Smart Home Brand Award<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.computerbild.de/artikel/cb-Tests-Vernetztes-Wohnen-Top-Marke-Smarthome-Smart-Gardening-25178297.html/ |title=Computer Bild Top Smart Home Brand Award|publisher= Computerbild.de |accessdate=2021-05-12 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.computerbild.de/artikel/cb-Tests-Vernetztes-Wohnen-Top-Marke-Smarthome-Smart-Gardening-25178297.html/ |archivedate=2021-05-12 }}</ref>
* '''2019''': Global Cleantech 100 Award<ref>{{cite web |url=https://dach.climate-kic.org/en/news/2019-global-cleantech-100-list/ |title=Global Cleantech 100 Award|publisher= dach.climate-kic.org |accessdate=2019-03-19 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://dach.climate-kic.org/en/news/2019-global-cleantech-100-list/ |archivedate=2019-03-19 }}</ref>
* '''2019''': Brandeins: Innovator of the year<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.brandeins.de/magazine/brand-eins-thema/innovation-2019/interaktive-karte-ranking-bestenliste/ |title=Die innovativsten Unternehmen Deutschlands|publisher= brandeins.de |accessdate=2021-05-12 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.brandeins.de/magazine/brand-eins-thema/innovation-2019/interaktive-karte-ranking-bestenliste/ |archivedate=2021-05-12 }}</ref>
* '''2019''': H&V News Award<ref>{{cite web |url=https://awards.hvnplus.co.uk/winners-2019/ |title=H&V News Award 2019|publisher= awards.hvnplus.co.uk |accessdate=2021-05-12 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://awards.hvnplus.co.uk/winners-2019/ |archivedate=2021-05-12 }}</ref>
* '''2018''': Global Cleantech 100 Award<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cleantech.com/release/cleantech-group-unveils-the-2018-global-cleantech-100-list/ |title=H&V News Award 2019|publisher= Cleantech.com |accessdate=2018-01-24 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.cleantech.com/release/cleantech-group-unveils-the-2018-global-cleantech-100-list/ |archivedate=2018-01-24 }}</ref>
* '''2018''': T3 Best Connected Energy Product<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.t3.com/news/t3-awards-winners-smart-home/ |title=T3 Awards 2018|publisher= Cleantech.com |accessdate=2018-09-25 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.t3.com/news/t3-awards-winners-smart-home/ |archivedate=2018-09-25 }}</ref>
* '''2018''': Brandeins: Innovator of the year<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.brandeins.de/magazine/brand-eins-thema/innovation-2018/interaktive-karte-ranking-bestenliste/ |title=Die innovativsten Unternehmen Deutschlands|publisher= brandeins.de |accessdate=2018-09-25 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.brandeins.de/magazine/brand-eins-thema/innovation-2018/interaktive-karte-ranking-bestenliste/ |archivedate=2018-09-25 }}</ref>
* '''2017''': Global Cleantech 100 Award<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cleantech.com/release/cleantech-group-unveils-the-2017-global-cleantech-100-list/ |title=Global Cleantech 100 Award|publisher= cleantech.com |accessdate=2017-01-31 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.cleantech.com/release/cleantech-group-unveils-the-2017-global-cleantech-100-list/ |archivedate=2017-01-31 }}</ref>
* '''2017''': German Design Award<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.german-design-award.com/fileadmin/Downloads/GDA/Gewinnerlisten/GDA2017_winner_product_design.pdf/ |title=German Design Award 2017|publisher= german-design-award.com |accessdate=2017-01-31 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.german-design-award.com/fileadmin/Downloads/GDA/Gewinnerlisten/GDA2017_winner_product_design.pdf/ |archivedate=2017-01-31 }}</ref>
* '''2017''': Brandeins: Innovator of the year
* '''2016''': H&V News Award<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.smartandsecurehomes.co.uk/latest-news/tado-smart-thermostat-wins-2016-hv-best-domestic-product/ |title=Tado° Smart Thermostat Wins 2016 H&V Best Domestic Product!|publisher= smartandsecurehomes.co.uk |accessdate=2016-05-04 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.smartandsecurehomes.co.uk/latest-news/tado-smart-thermostat-wins-2016-hv-best-domestic-product/ |archivedate=2016-05-04 }}</ref>
* '''2015''': Handelsblatt Energy Award<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/zukunftderenergie/energy-award-2015-mutmacher-und-pioniere-der-energiewende/12321532.html?ticket=ST-3086670-Wv0cOE4tJtRF9Scyq6Qd-ap1/ |title=ENERGY AWARD 2015
Mutmacher und Pioniere der Energiewende|publisher= handlesblatt.com |accessdate=2015-09-29 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/zukunftderenergie/energy-award-2015-mutmacher-und-pioniere-der-energiewende/12321532.html?ticket=ST-3086670-Wv0cOE4tJtRF9Scyq6Qd-ap1/ |archivedate=2015-09-29 }}</ref>
* '''2014''': [[International Forum Design|iF]] product design award<ref>{{cite web |url=http://exhibition.ifdesign.de/winner_en.html?ma_id=14459 |title=iF product design award 2014 |publisher=iF International Forum Design |accessdate=2014-08-21 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821162300/http://exhibition.ifdesign.de/winner_en.html?ma_id=14459 |archivedate=2014-08-21 }}</ref>
* '''2014''': [[International Forum Design|iF]] universal design award<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.if-universaldesign.eu/resources/ud_doku_2014.pdf |title=iF universal design award 2014 |publisher=iF International Forum Design |accessdate=2014-08-21 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821211451/http://www.if-universaldesign.eu/resources/ud_doku_2014.pdf |archivedate=2014-08-21 }}</ref>
* '''2014''': Interior Innovation Award
* '''2014''': Smarthome-Deutschland-Award
* '''2013''': eco Internet Award 2013 – Winner Category Mobile<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eco.de/2013/pressemeldungen/innovative-internetloesungen-mit-eco-internet-award-ausgezeichnet.html |title=eco Internet Award 2013 |publisher=Association of the German internet economy |date=2013-06-27 |accessdate=2014-08-21}}</ref>
* '''2013''': BITKOM Innovators' Pitch – The Best Digital Life Innovation 2013, Winner Category B2C<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bitkom.org/de/themen/77194_75332.aspx |title=Innovators' Pitch 2013 |publisher=BITKOM |date=2013-03-08 |accessdate=2014-08-21 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20140811002024/http://www.bitkom.org/de/themen/77194_75332.aspx |archivedate=2014-08-11 }}</ref>
* '''2013''': Ecosummit Award 2013 Jury Winner, Smart Green Startup 2. Silver Medal<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ecosummit.net/articles/sefaira-tado-solarbattery-pirika-bravo-motors-and-oricane-win-ecosummit-award-2013 |title=Ecosummit Award 2013 |publisher=ecosummit.net |date=2013-06-06 |accessdate=2014-08-21 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821155844/http://ecosummit.net/articles/sefaira-tado-solarbattery-pirika-bravo-motors-and-oricane-win-ecosummit-award-2013 |archivedate=2014-08-21 }}</ref>
* '''2013''': E_nnovation Award @ Hager Group, Gold 2013<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.unglobalcompact.org/system/attachments/22873/original/Hager_SE_COP_2013.pdf?1372233296 |title=E_nnovation Award |publisher=unglobalcompact.org |date=June 2013 |accessdate=2014-08-21 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821153521/http://www.unglobalcompact.org/system/attachments/22873/original/Hager_SE_COP_2013.pdf?1372233296 |archivedate=2014-08-21 }}</ref>
* '''2012''': Smart Home Award by [[Deutsche Telekom]] for the Best Startup of the Year 2012<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telekom.com/medien/konzern/132298 |title=SmartHome Deutschland Award |publisher=[[Deutsche Telekom]] |date=2012-06-27 |accessdate=2014-08-21 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821214650/https://www.telekom.com/medien/konzern/132298 |archivedate=2014-08-21 }}</ref>


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Template:Infobox company tado° GmbH is a German technology company headquartered in Munich (Germany) and a manufacturer of home thermostats and air conditioning controls.

History

tado° was founded in Munich by Christian Deilmann, Johannes Schwarz and Valentin Sawadski in September 2011.[1] The company name is derived from the Japanese salutation "tadaima" ("I'm back home") and "okaeri" ("Welcome back") since geofencing was the first key feature of the tado° system in 2011.[2] The company's first product, tado° Heating, was launched in November 2012 in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and in 2013 in the United Kingdom.[3]

In July 2014, tado° closed a €10 million ($13.6m) funding round from, among others, Target Partners and Shortcut Ventures.[4]

The company's second product, tado° Smart AC Control, for intelligent cooling, was launched in Europe and the USA in June 2015. The launch event took place in New York City.[5]

Products

Besides reducing energy consumption and increasing savings, the thermostat considers the residents' overall comfort.[6] tado° detects the absence or presence of residents via their smartphones, and then adjusts the heating automatically. Weather forecasts and the heating properties of a home such as insulation are taken into account.[7]

One challenge for tado° is the heterogeneous heating landscape in Europe and the integration and support of their control interfaces. By 2014, over 5,000 different heating systems can be controlled by tado° Heating.[8][9][10]

In June 2015, tado° launched its second product, the Smart AC Control. It is not a thermostat. It turns any air conditioning unit into a smarter device.[11] tado° Smart AC Control uses a smartphone's location to be able to determine whether the resident is at home and automatically turns the AC on or off. The air conditioner can also be manually operated via the Smart AC Control using the tado° app.[12]

In August 2017, tado° announced the integration of Google Assistant, allowing customers who both own a tado° system and a Google Assistant device to control their Tado system via voice commands.[13] For example, available voice commands are "What's the humidity in the bedroom?" or "Lower the bedroom temperature by 2°C".[14]

References

  1. ↑ "Munich startup Tado keeps your house cool when no one is home". Geektime. 2014-04-21. Archived from the original on 2014-08-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20140821190903/http://www.geektime.com/2014/04/21/munich-startup-tado-keeps-your-house-cool-when-no-one-is-home/. Retrieved on 2014-08-21. 
  2. ↑ "tado° raises €10m from Target Partners and Shortcut Ventures". cleantechinvestor.com. Archived from the original on 2014-08-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20140821174647/http://www.cleantechinvestor.com/portal/mainmenucomp/companiest/3258-tado/11706-tado-raises.html. Retrieved on 2014-08-21. 
  3. ↑ "European leader in intelligent climate control tado°". Target Partners. 2014-07-16. Archived from the original on 2014-08-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20140821162411/http://www.targetpartners.de/en/n/european-leader-in-intelligent-climate-control-tado-raises-EUR10m-to-fuel-global-expansion/. Retrieved on 2014-08-21. 
  4. ↑ "tado°, the European leader in intelligent climate control". eu-startups.com. 2014-07-16. Archived from the original on 2014-08-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20140821205258/http://www.eu-startups.com/2014/07/tado%C2%B0-the-european-leader-in-intelligent-climate-control-raises-e10m/. Retrieved on 2014-08-21. 
  5. ↑ "Tado's Smart AC Control Makes Any Air Conditioner Smart". TechCrunch. 2015-06-04. Archived from the original on 2015-06-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20150615071511/http://techcrunch.com/2015/06/04/tados-smart-ac-control-makes-any-air-conditioner-smart/. Retrieved on 2015-06-16. 
  6. ↑ "Finally, an end to fiddly thermostats and wasted energy". TechRadar. 2014-05-14. Archived from the original on 2014-08-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20140817221025/http://www.techradar.com/reviews/gadgets/appliances/tado-1248634/review. Retrieved on 2014-08-21. 
  7. ↑ "Smart home heating controls from tado°". heatwave-energy.com. Archived from the original on 2014-08-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20140822045829/http://www.heatwave-energy.com/smarthomeheatingcontrols. Retrieved on 2014-08-21. 
  8. ↑ "Germany: Climate-KIC start-up tado° attracts €10m to fuel global expansion". climate-kic.org. 2014-07-31. Archived from the original on 2014-08-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20140821182054/http://www.climate-kic.org/news/germany-climate-kic-start-up-tado-attracts-e10m-to-fuel-global-expansion/. Retrieved on 2014-08-21. 
  9. ↑ "Finally, an end to fiddly thermostats and wasted energy". TechRadar. 2014-05-14. Archived from the original on 2014-08-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20140817221025/http://www.techradar.com/reviews/gadgets/appliances/tado-1248634/review. Retrieved on 2014-08-21. 
  10. ↑ "Tado Cooling Launches On Kickstarter To Make Your AC Smart". TechCrunch. 2014-05-12. Archived from the original on 2014-08-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20140811173507/http://techcrunch.com/2014/05/12/air-connectivity/. Retrieved on 2014-08-21. 
  11. ↑ "Tado's Smart AC Control wants to make your old air conditioner smarter". Android Central. 2015-06-04. Archived from the original on 2015-06-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20150609024426/http://www.androidcentral.com/tados-smart-ac-control-wants-make-your-old-air-conditioner-smarter. Retrieved on 2015-06-16. 
  12. ↑ "tado Smart AC Control can turn any AC smart". slashgear.com. 2015-06-05. Archived from the original on 2015-06-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20150608005527/http://www.slashgear.com/tado-smart-ac-control-can-turn-any-ac-smart-05386914/. Retrieved on 2015-06-16. 
  13. ↑ "tado° now live with the Google Assistant". tado. 2017-08-16. https://www.tado.com/gb/press/tado-now-live-with-the-google-assistant. Retrieved on 2018-04-04. 
  14. ↑ "Pro Commands for Tado on Google Assistant". Best Commands. 2018-03-03. http://bestcommands.com/pro-commands-for-tado-on-google-home-assistant/. Retrieved on 2018-04-04. 
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