As people spend more time at home due to remote work and the lingering effects of the pandemic, buzzwords that come to mind are comfort and convenience — homeowners want both. The influx of smart controls and thermostats can help fulfill these desires, which is why more contractors should be adding them to their service offerings. Gene LaNois, director of professional industry partnerships for Google Nest Devices and Services – Americas, said that while smart thermostats used to be considered high tech, they are starting to become the norm.
“We're watching this trend where you go from exceptional to kind of every day, which is great for the industry. We've been saying contractors should be using smart and connected thermostats in their business from day one,” said LaNois.