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What is a tado° Starter Kit, and what are the differences between versions?
What is a tado° Starter Kit, and what are the differences between versions?
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Please note that tado° X devices are not compatible with earlier tado° product lines (V1-V3+) because of their different underlying connectivity standards. It is not possible to add tado° X products to a V1-V3+ tado° Home. If you currently own earlier tado° products and want to extend your tado° setup, we recommend adding V3+ devices. If you’re interested in switching to a tado° X Home, you can learn more in the FAQs for existing customers.

You can buy tado° X devices combined in Starter Kits, multi-pack bundles, or as single products.

A tado° X Starter Kit is a convenient first purchase when setting up your tado° home because they contain popular combinations of tado° X devices, including a Thread border router(Bridge X or Wireless Receiver X). The Thread border router connects all your tado° X devices to each other and the tado° app, so it’s essential to have one in your setup. You can then expand your heating setup with other single tado° X products.

Please note: the Wireless Smart Thermostat X - Starter Kit does not require a Bridge X, as the Wireless Receiver X included in the package is a Thread border router.

tado° X devices can work with Thread border routers from third-party manufacturers. So if you already own a Thread border router (like the tado° Heat Pump Optimizer X or other compatible home hubs), you won’t need to add a Bridge X, and you can buy your devices individually or in multi-pack bundles. An additional Bridge X can improve the range of your Thread network, but this is not typically necessary unless your home is very large or has multiple storeys.

The following tado° X Starter Kits are available:

Smart Radiator Thermostat X - Starter Kit

Available since May 2024. It includes:

  • 1x Smart Radiator Thermostat X (device model VA04)

  • 1x Bridge X (device model IB02)

Wired Smart Thermostat X - Starter Kit

Available since May 2024. It includes:

  • 1x Wired Smart Thermostat X (device model RU04)

  • 1x Bridge X (device model IB02)

Smart Thermostat X Multi-Room - Starter Kit

Available since May 2024. It includes:

  • 1x Smart Thermostat X (device model RU04)

  • 2x Smart Radiator Thermostat X (device model VA04)

  • 1x Bridge X (device model IB02)

Wireless Smart Thermostat X - Starter Kit

Available since September 2024. It includes:

  • 1x Wireless Receiver X (device model TR04)

  • 1x Wireless Temperature Sensor X (device model SU04)

For the UK

Wireless Smart Thermostat X - Starter Kit [incl. Programmer with Hot Water Control and OpenTherm] replaces the Wireless Smart Thermostat X - Starter Kit

Available since November 2024. It includes:

  • 1x Wireless Receiver X (device model PR04)

  • 1x Wireless Temperature Sensor X (device model SU04)

You can buy tado° V3+ products combined in Starter Kits or as add-ons.

A tado° V3+ Starter Kit should always be the first purchase for getting started. You only need one Starter Kit per home.

You can then expand your heating setup with tado° add-on products, which are only compatible with tado° V3+/V3/V2 versions.

The following V3+ Starter Kits are available:

Starter Kit - Wired Smart Thermostat V3+

Available since September 2018. It includes:

  • 1x Wired Smart Thermostat (device model RU02)

  • 1x Internet Bridge (device model IB01)

Starter Kit - Wired Smart Thermostat V3+ Black Edition

Available since September 2022. It includes:

  • 1x Wired Smart Thermostat Black Edition (device model RU02)

  • 1x Internet Bridge (device model IB01)

Starter Kit - Wireless Smart Thermostat V3+

Available since September 2020. It includes:

  • 1x Wireless Receiver (device model BR02)

  • 1x Wireless Temperature Sensor (device model SU02)

  • 1x Internet Bridge (device model IB01)

Starter Kit - Wireless Smart Thermostat V3+ Black Edition

Available since September 2022. It includes:

  • 1x Wireless Receiver (device model BR02)

  • 1x Wireless Temperature Sensor Black Edition (device model SU02)

  • 1x Internet Bridge (device model IB01)

Starter Kit - Smart Radiator Thermostat V3+

Available since September 2018. It includes:

  • 1x Smart Radiator Thermostat (device model VA02)

  • 1x Internet Bridge (device model IB01)

Starter Kit - Smart Radiator Thermostat V3+ Basic

Available since September 2022. It includes:

  • 1x Smart Radiator Thermostat Basic (device model VA02)

  • 1x Internet Bridge (device model IB01)

For the UK

The Starter Kit - Wireless Smart Thermostat V3+ [incl. Programmer with Hot Water Control] replaces the Starter Kit - Wireless Smart Thermostat V3+

Available since September 2020. It includes:

  • 1x Wireless Receiver (device model BP02)

  • 1x Wireless Temperature Sensor (device model SU02)

  • 1x Internet Bridge (device model IB01)

Starter Kit - Wireless Smart Thermostat V3+ Black Edition [incl. Programmer with Hot Water Control]

Available since September 2022. It includes:

  • 1x Wireless Receiver (device model BP02)

  • 1x Wireless Temperature Sensor Black Edition (device model SU02)

  • 1x Internet Bridge (device model IB01)

Discontinued

Smart Thermostat - Starter Kit V3

Available from September 2016 to September 2018. It includes:

  • 1x Smart Thermostat (device model RU01)

  • 1x Bridge (device model IB01)

Smart Radiator Thermostat Horizontal Mounting - Starter Kit V3

Available from September 2016 to September 2018. It includes:

  • 2x Smart Radiator Thermostat [Horizontal Mounting] (device model VA01)

  • 1x Bridge (device model IB01)

​Smart Radiator Thermostat Vertical Mounting - Starter Kit V3

Available from September 2016 to September 2018. It includes:

  • 2x Smart Radiator Thermostat [Vertical Mounting] (device model VA01)

  • 1x Bridge (device model IB01)

Smart Thermostat - Starter Kit V2

Available from September 2014 to September 2016. It includes:

  • 1x Smart Thermostat (device model RU01)

  • 1x Bridge (device model GW02)

Connector Kit (V1)

Available from winter 2012 to September 2014. It includes:

  • 1x BOX (device model BX02)

  • 1x Gateway (device model GW01)

  • 1x Temp Sensor (device model TS02)

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