The module was designed for increased automation and control, Ecobee said.

Ecobee says its Remote Sensor Module is now available through distributors.

Made to be compatible with the company’s energy management system and its Smart Thermostat, the module was designed for increased automation and control, the company said.

“The Remote Sensor Module will enable Ecobee customers to average temperatures, control humidity and measure CO2 (carbon dioxide),” said Ecobee President and CEO Stuart Lombard. “Further, in commercial applications we are seeing our customers use the Remote Sensor Module in schools, churches, convenience stores, fast-food restaurants and office buildings. Our energy management system’s applications are as varied as our customers, from monitoring walk-in freezers to sending an alert if a door is opened. Our customers can now benefit from even greater control and energy savings with the Remote Sensor Module.”