In the HVACR industry, the potential for equipment to become smarter after its installation is still relatively new. But as manufacturers explore how connectivity and software can improve performance, reliability, and customer service, OTA updates are emerging as promising possibilities.
Link to simplify installation, commissioning, and remote monitoring of variable speed HVAC systems across the country
December 13, 2022
Trane and American Standard have announced the national launch of Link, their communication technology, designed to simplify installation, commissioning, and remote monitoring of variable speed HVAC systems.
Part of the Low-Income, In-Home Monitoring Program
October 3, 2016
Energate Inc., a provider of interactive energy management solutions, announced a new partnership with Stream, a provider of connected services, to supply programmable communicating thermostats (PCT) and in-home displays (IHD) to up to 30,000 eligible Texas customers.
Ability to work with Amazon’s Alexa-enabled devices is latest enhancement
September 16, 2016
Carrier has announced that its Côr smart thermostat is now compatible with Amazon’s popular Alexa-enabled devices such as the Echo and Echo Dot. This compatibility allows homeowners to easily direct the thermostat to set and change temperature by voice command.
An array of distribution channels is helping to drive the market for advanced thermostats
June 17, 2016
Smart and communicating thermostats enable consumers to save money on energy bills, help utilities meet energy efficiency and demand-side management (DSM) requirements, and play a part in connected home solutions.
Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) have been around for a long time, but recent technological advances have propelled these systems into a new sphere of efficiency and comfort.