Tado X Gen 2 vs Tado V3+
Which Smart Thermostat Should You Buy?
Comparing Tado X Gen 2 with Tado V3+? Check the heating system, existing devices and scheduling behaviour before choosing.
Quick summary
- Tado X Gen 2: the updated X thermostat, with Matter and Thread and compatibility with existing X devices.
- Tado V3+: uses a different bridge and device family, and offers scheduled Early Start that can matter for slow underfloor heating.
Feature comparison
Early Start matters for underfloor heating
V3+ Early Start can pre-warm to reach a target temperature at the scheduled time. Tado X Gen 2 does not offer that same scheduled Early Start setting. X’s AI Assist Preheat Before Arrival is a separate, arrival-based feature. For slow wet underfloor heating, plan warm-up time and check the scheduling behaviour before switching.
| Feature | Tado X Gen 2 | Tado V3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Devices and connectivity | Wired or wireless X setup; Matter and Thread with a suitable border router | Wired or wireless V3+ setup with its Internet Bridge |
| Radiator controls | Smart Radiator Thermostat X; compatible with existing X devices | V3+ radiator thermostats; cannot be mixed with X in one tado Home |
| Hot water schedules | Appropriate UK Wireless Receiver X and compatible hot water system required | Appropriate hot water receiver and compatible system required |
| Boiler compatibility | Suitable relay and OpenTherm systems; check the exact boiler and wiring | Compatibility depends on the kit; supports some manufacturer-specific protocols that X does not |
| Scheduled Early Start | No equivalent V3+ scheduled Early Start setting | Pre-warms to reach the target at the scheduled time; useful for wet underfloor heating |
| Arrival-based preheating | Preheat Before Arrival with AI Assist and Geofencing | Separate from scheduled Early Start; check current Auto-Assist features |
| Subscriptions | App control and schedules without AI Assist; optional automation uses AI Assist | Basic control and schedules; optional automation uses Auto-Assist |
| Design | Slim white Gen 2 thermostat, circular touch control, LED display and rechargeable USB-C battery | Earlier V3+ hardware and display; battery requirements depend on the device |
| Internet interruption | Local/manual control differs from remote app control; do not assume all online features work offline | Remote app control requires connectivity; do not confuse this with loss of all local heating control |
Will it work in your home?
The boiler model, control protocol, hot water cylinder, valves and heating zones all matter. Existing V3+ devices cannot be retained as X devices in the same Home. Professional checks are especially useful for S-Plan, Y-Plan and wet underfloor heating.
Check compatibility, use the thermostat picker or ask us about your system.
Benefits and trade-offs
Tado X Gen 2
Matter and Thread connectivity, the updated white thermostat and compatibility with existing X devices suit an X-family installation.
Check the border router, boiler protocol and kit. X cannot share a tado Home with V3+ devices, optional automation uses AI Assist, and X has no equivalent V3+ scheduled Early Start setting.
Tado V3+
V3+ can extend a compatible existing V3+ installation. Scheduled Early Start can help slow wet underfloor heating reach its target at the planned time.
V3+ uses its older communication system rather than X’s Matter and Thread setup. Some automation uses Auto-Assist. Check the exact product’s availability and boiler compatibility.
Products and installation
- Tado X Gen 2 features and installation: check the kit with us before buying.
- Tado V3+ Wireless Starter Kit with Hot Water: see the current product offer.
- Tado X installation service: customer-supplied hardware, across Greater London and areas within the M25.
Questions before switching
- Can I add Gen 2 to existing Tado X?
- Yes, Gen 2 works within the X family. Check the kit and border router for the installation.
- Can I add X to my V3+ Home?
- No. X and V3+ use different communication systems and cannot share the same tado Home.
- Does X Gen 2 need a subscription?
- App control and schedules do not require AI Assist. Some extra automation does; check current tado terms.
- What should I check for underfloor heating?
- V3+ scheduled Early Start can pre-warm to reach a target at the scheduled time. X’s arrival-based Preheat Before Arrival does not replace that setting.
Read the Tado X FAQs or ask us about your system.