April 22, 2015: EcoNet’s Wireless HVAC Vent Receives SmartThings Approval
Vents Provide Convenient, Improved HVAC Comfort and Efficiency
CLEARWATER, Fla. — EcoNet Controls announced it has received “Works with SmartThings” approval for its EV100 series of Z-Wave wireless HVAC vents. SmartThings, a Samsung company, is building an open platform for smart homes and the consumer Internet of Things. EcoNet said a basic configuration of its wireless vents and a SmartThings controller provides convenient, improved HVAC comfort and efficiency to the standard home.
Although the EV100 is certified by the Z-Wave Alliance, EcoNet said the product does not currently fit into any of the standard device categories. Because of this, changes were required in the way it communicates with the SmartThings controller. As an official partner, EcoNet worked closely with SmartThings in creating a custom driver for the EV100. The EV100 works with most standard Z-Wave controllers but it works especially well with SmartThings. A custom vent graphic was added to the list of icons and a standard “Virtual Thermostat” application can directly control the vent based on room temperature. Other features include a battery level indicator and a history of activity when the vent was opened, closed, or set somewhere in between.