According to ON World, safety and security products currently make up 30 percent of smart home devices. The fastest-growing product segments include video security cameras, smart doorbells, and smart smoke detectors, which together boast 162 percent sales increases when compared to 2014.
We asked The NEWS’ Contractor Advisory Board to not only identify their favorite smart, connected products, but tell us why they prefer them over others. Here’s what they had to say.
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The kumo cloud programmable controller app works with the Mitsubishi Electric Wi-Fi Interface (PAC-WHS01WF-E) to allow users to control their indoor units from anywhere in the U.S.
The Xpert Water Heater Selection Tool is designed to help contractors lead their customers through the process of choosing a water heater by asking eight questions about hot water usage, available space, and power sources.
The Algiz RT7 tablet, which runs Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), is fully rugged, meeting U.S. military standards for protection against drops, vibrations, and extreme temperatures.
Dexter + Chaney, providers of Spectrum® Construction Software, has announced a technology partnership agreement with Irvine, Calif.-based FieldConnect Inc. to provide a complete mobile service management solution.
Daikin Applied Americas announced it is acquiring a minority ownership stake in Riptide IO, a Santa Barbara, California-based software company that focuses on helping building owners connect, manage, and automate building equipment by bringing the benefit of the Internet of Things (IoT) to commercial buildings.
The Trace-It 1.1 suite of tools, available for free download, allows users to incorporate heat-tracing content into BIM (building information modelling) models.