tado° Leverages InfluxDB 3 to Scale Smart Thermostat Data Infrastructure Across Millions of Devices
In the rapidly evolving world of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, managing and optimizing data infrastructure is crucial for delivering seamless user experiences. European climate tech leader tado° has partnered with InfluxData, the creator of the leading time series database InfluxDB, to enhance its real-time operations across millions of connected devices. By leveraging InfluxDB 3, tado° has successfully scaled its infrastructure to process billions of time series records daily, empowering users with smarter, more sustainable heating solutions while reducing energy consumption.
With over one million homes adopting its smart home climate management systems and five million thermostats under management, tado° relies on InfluxDB 3 to handle the immense volume of telemetry data generated by its devices. As a leader in the smart thermostat market, tado° collects detailed metrics such as temperature, humidity, weather conditions, and water flow rates to optimize heating and cooling efficiency. Each device reports dozens of data points per hour with millisecond-level precision, resulting in over two billion records processed daily. This massive influx of data requires a robust and high-performance solution—exactly what InfluxDB 3 provides.
“Performance and reliability are at the heart of our connected devices and customer experience,” said Luka Giorgadze, Head of Engineering at tado°. “Our smart thermostats continuously send data, and every second counts—whether it’s our support teams troubleshooting issues or customers exploring their energy usage in the tado° app. InfluxDB 3 delivers the speed and performance we need to access, analyze, and visualize this data instantly.”
The transition to InfluxDB 3 marked a significant milestone for tado°, enabling the company to unlock new levels of efficiency and scalability. Initially adopting InfluxDB Cloud eight years ago, tado° recognized early on the importance of precision and scale when handling millions of continuous data streams from its growing network of thermostats. However, as the company expanded its footprint across Europe and data volumes surged, tado° needed a more advanced solution capable of handling high-velocity, high-resolution data without compromising performance or increasing costs.
InfluxDB 3 proved to be the ideal choice. Built for modern IoT workloads, it offers real-time analytics, unlimited cardinality, and cost-effective object storage. These capabilities allow tado° to not only ingest and store vast amounts of telemetry data but also transform raw IoT inputs into actionable insights that drive value for users. For instance, the platform powers the tado° app, enabling customers to monitor and control their energy usage with precision. It also supports system reliability and health analytics, ensuring that devices operate optimally and sustainably.
Running on InfluxDB Cloud Dedicated, InfluxDB 3’s fully managed service, tado° has significantly reduced its operational overhead while gaining access to faster queries and elastic storage. This resilient foundation ensures that tado° can continue scaling its platform to meet the demands of an ever-growing customer base across Europe. The flexibility and scalability of InfluxDB 3 have positioned tado° as a leader in smart home climate management, setting a benchmark for other IoT-driven companies.
“tado° operates at the intersection of scale and precision, which defines the essence of modern IoT workloads,” said Dean Sheehan, EMEA Field Chief Technology Officer at InfluxData. “By harnessing the power of InfluxDB 3 to process billions of time series data points in real time, tado° has built a high-performance infrastructure that accelerates insights, enhances energy optimization, and contributes to a more sustainable future.”
The partnership between tado° and InfluxData underscores the transformative potential of cutting-edge time series databases in addressing complex IoT challenges. As global demand for smart home solutions continues to rise, the ability to manage and derive meaningful insights from large-scale, high-frequency data will become increasingly critical. With InfluxDB 3, tado° is well-equipped to lead this charge, offering innovative tools that empower users to take greater control of their energy consumption and comfort.
Moreover, tado°’s commitment to sustainability aligns seamlessly with InfluxDB 3’s capabilities. By optimizing heating and cooling systems based on real-time data, tado° helps reduce emissions and promotes environmentally friendly practices. This dual focus on innovation and sustainability positions tado° as a trailblazer in the climate tech industry, demonstrating how technology can play a pivotal role in combating climate change.
For organizations seeking to implement similar solutions, InfluxDB 3 serves as a powerful example of how high-performance time series databases can elevate IoT applications. Whether it’s managing millions of devices, analyzing real-time telemetry, or driving actionable insights, InfluxDB 3 provides the tools necessary to succeed in today’s data-driven landscape.
To learn more about how InfluxDB 3 powers large-scale IoT workloads and drives innovation in the smart home sector, visit the InfluxData website. As tado° continues to expand its reach and refine its offerings, the collaboration with InfluxData highlights the limitless possibilities of combining advanced technology with a commitment to sustainability and user-centric design.
About tado°
tado° is Europe’s leading home energy management company, helping households take control of their energy use and cut costs – no matter what heating or energy systems they use. Founded in Munich in 2011, tado° combines hardware, intelligent software and services into one easy-to-use platform.
tado° offers simple and efficient home climate management, intelligent electric vehicle charging, photovoltaic integration and dynamic energy tariffs – all while automatically shifting electricity consumption to the cheapest and greenest hours of the day.
tado°’s vision is clear: energy in sync with nature.
About InfluxData
InfluxData is the creator of InfluxDB, the leading time series database used by millions of developers building real-time systems. InfluxDB captures and analyzes massive streams of high-resolution data, giving AI models the context for predictive maintenance and anomaly detection so systems can detect, alert, and adapt as conditions change. Built for high performance at any scale and in any environment, InfluxDB delivers the speed and flexibility developers need to manage today’s most demanding workloads. InfluxData is a remote-first company with a globally distributed team. Learn more at www.influxdata.com.
