Replaces Google Nest Thermostat
European alternatives to Google Nest Thermostat
European smart thermostats and heating control
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The Google Nest Thermostat is a connected room thermostat. It controls central heating from the wall or from a phone, follows a schedule, and can turn the temperature down when nobody is home. People buy it to cut energy use and to stop heating an empty house, and it fits into the wider Google Home system.
Heating data shows when a house is occupied and when it is empty, so it is worth keeping with a supplier under European rules. Heating systems also vary considerably from one European country to the next, which is an argument for hardware designed here. A European alternative to Google Nest Thermostat is well covered. tado° and Netatmo make connected thermostats and radiator valves, while Homematic IP and Bosch Smart Home fold heating control into a wider system.
European options 4
Our pick
tado°
Smart heating control from Germany
tado is a German company from Munich making smart thermostats and radiator valves for heating and cooling. The system uses geofencing to turn the heating down when nobody is home, detects open windows, and reports where energy is being used and saved. It works with most common heating systems.
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Questions
Will these work with my boiler or heating system?
Compatibility depends on the wiring and control standard your system uses, which differs by country and installation. tado° and Netatmo both publish compatibility checkers, so use those before ordering.
Can I control individual rooms?
Smart radiator valves make per room control possible without replacing the whole system. tado° and Homematic IP both offer valves alongside a central thermostat.
Do these fit into a larger smart home setup?
Bosch Smart Home and Homematic IP treat heating as one part of a broader system covering sensors and other devices. That suits households that want one app rather than several.