What did the contractor judges have to say about the 2014 Dealer Design Awards gold winner in the Residential Controls, including zoning category? “This is an excellent thermostat with Wi-Fi connectivity that can be a game changer. This is the product of the future. I believe the connected home will replace the service agreement for keeping the client with our company. With connected home services, we will double the people who do business with us each year and not lose to the lower-priced ‘cheap Charlie.’”
Earning this honor and these comments was Honeywell Intl. Inc.’s Redesigned Prestige® IAQ Thermostat. The programmable thermostat uses proprietary RedLINK technology that allows the device to be connected to other HVAC accessories, creating a complete comfort system. A high-definition color display can be adjusted to match customer preferences, and customers choosing to enroll in Honeywell’s Total Connect Comfort Services can have access to the thermostat via the Web or on a tablet or smartphone. The Wi-Fi connection has on-thermostat setup to help technicians simplify installation. Other features include the ability for technicians to upload information to the thermostat via a USB, as well as features a 2-wire power hook up.