A new Tado° starter kit is now available at Darty with a 50 euro discount, reducing its price from 199.99 euros to 149.99 euros. The kit includes a second-generation wireless temperature sensor X and a wireless receiver X. It is intended for users with domestic water heating systems that use a boiler or heat pump, or those looking to replace an existing wireless ambient thermostat. The receiver functions as a Thread border router, removing the need for an additional Bridge X and allowing the system to communicate with the heating system, integrate with the Tado° app, and be compatible with Thread, a low-power wireless networking protocol. The wireless temperature sensor comes with a rechargeable USB-C battery that lasts more than a year. It features an LED display for temperature and humidity, a thin design measuring 17.8 mm in thickness, a luminous touch ring for adjusting the setpoint, and a customizable shortcut button. This sensor is part of the X family, which is separate from earlier Tado° models like the V1, V2, V3, and V3+. This means it cannot be used with older thermostat heads or Bridge devices, which may create challenges for users upgrading from previous Tado° products. The receiver must be connected to the boiler, requiring users to check the compatibility of their equipment, such as relay or OpenTherm systems, or to consult a professional for installation. As a result, the kit is suitable for central heating systems but not for autonomous electric radiators. On the technical side, the wireless receiver X supports modern connected home standards, acting as a Thread border router and enabling communication via Matter, a cross-platform smart home connectivity protocol. This improves integration with ecosystems like Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, and SmartThings. However, some of the more advanced features of Tado°, such as automatically switching to away mode using geolocation or stopping the heating if a window is open, require a subscription to Auto-Assist. The brand provides the first year of the subscription for free to encourage users to adopt the service. To regulate temperature room by room, a core feature of the brand, additional X thermostat heads must be purchased. This may complicate the installation process and increase overall costs for users looking to implement a fully customized heating system.