As October begins, households across the UK are feeling the impact of the latest Ofgem energy price cap increase. From October 1, the cap rose by 4%, which could lead many homes to spend more on their bills in the long run.
In response, many households are looking for ways to lower their bills and reduce financial strain. One option is the tado Smart Radiator Thermostat X, now available on Amazon at a reduced price of £59.99, down from £74.99. This device allows users to manage the heating of each room separately, rather than heating all rooms to the same temperature even when some are not in use.
How the Device Works
The thermostat provides information about household energy consumption and costs. According to tado, this can help people save as much as 28% on their energy bills. However, actual savings will vary depending on usage and heating habits.
The thermostats use the Matter smart-home standard and require a tado° Bridge to connect. Shoppers with an existing tado° V3+ system should note that the X range is not compatible with it.
Alternative Smart Thermostats
For those seeking other options, the Hive Thermostat for Combi Boilers is also reduced on Amazon, from £119 to £104.96. This smart thermostat is designed specifically for combi boilers and can help fine-tune heating across the home.
Another option is the Google Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Generation, available for £269.99. This used unit features auto-schedule, home and away assist, and remote control.
Customer Reviews
The tado Smart Radiator Thermostat has an average rating of 4.2 out of five stars from more than 840 reviews. One shopper wrote: "Love them, they are the most integral part of our life during the cold winter... they will pay for themselves in about two to three years. I think it will be even quicker."
Another customer added: "These allow you to control the temperature of an individual radiator - either via a programmable schedule, through the app or directly on the unit. They are expensive but great."
A third reviewer commented: "So good, our heating was either hot or cold, now it's perfect. We got the wall-mount thermostats for our underfloor heating, too. Perfect for when you need to change the heating in a room or turn off the heating. No running around the house to the stats, just do it on your phone. Definitely recommend."
Some customers reported issues, with one saying: "Very good product, makes life much easier. The only issue is, I can't, for some reason, link with Alexa after multiple attempts." Another noted: "Easy to install, connected to Wi-Fi easily. I connected to my Samsung smart things hub, but this meant it won't connect to Tado... this was annoying as I should be able to connect to both."
