Annual shipments of remote access and control thermostats that allow consumers to adjust the temperature in their homes via a smartphone and tablet are expected to quadruple by 2017 as consumers aim for increased comfort in their residences, according to a new report from IMS Research, now part of IHS.

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Designed for high-voltage fan coil and baseboard applications, the SimpleComfort® SC700 series of fan coil thermostats includes four UL-listed, nonprogrammable models. They support 24 or 115-277 vac, three-speed fan, four-pipe heat/cool applications with precise comfort controls accurate to ±1°F. 

Honeywell unveiled its newest thermostat, the redesigned Prestige IAQ, high above the Dallas skyline Monday afternoon at a press conference in Reunion Tower.

A new family of large display thermostats has been added to the company’s line. The thermostats’ SpeedBar® multifunction button simplifies setup and operation. They offer ±1°F operating differential and ±1° static temperature accuracy. The thermostats control to Energy Aware® high performance standards.

The Home Comfort Control system utilizes a touch-screen interface, which connects to an equipment control module with standard three-wire connection. It eliminates the need for separate controls on humidifiers, dehumidifiers, ventilation, and temperature control systems.

The Model 5000 electronic air cleaner offers homeowners whole-air cleaning particulate removal down to 0.3 microns. The 3000 Series integrates Event-Based™ air cleaning functionality into a universal programmable thermostat. The 2000 Series includes MERV 13 particulate removal.

The Emerson Blue™ Wireless Easy Install™ thermostat system is ideal for residential applications where pulling any wire would be difficult or cost prohibitive, said the company. The thermostat system is compatible with most conventional and heat pump systems that are single- or multi-stage.

Honeywell recently filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Nest Labs Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. The lawsuit alleges infringement of seven thermostat technology Honeywell patents.

Unveiled at the 2012 AHR Expo, ecobee introduced the Smart Si thermostat for the residential market. The Wi-Fi enabled thermostat offers remote connectivity anytime from anywhere via a computer, iPhone, smart phone, or tablet.