Tado° is a Munich-based company specialized in the development and production of smart thermostats and air conditioning control systems. Founded in 2011 by Christian Deilmann, Johannes Schwarz and Valentin Sawadski, the company aims to optimize energy usage in households without compromising comfort. It is well known for its sleek, minimalist design and a broad range of features that allow users to manage their heating and cooling systems conveniently via their smartphones. Devices are generally geared for the European heating & cooling market but there are no actual restrictions regarding location of the user.