Tado’s new thermostat is designed as a Nest killer

The Tado Smart Thermostat X is the second-generation Matter-over-Thread thermostat from the European company. | Image: Tado When Google ignominiously exited the European thermostat market last year, it pointed its customers to Tado . This week, the German-based smart home company is launching its Smart Thermostat X (2nd gen) , and aiming to attract European Nest users who haven't already jumped ship.