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SolarCity Launches Smart Energy Home in Hawaii

Offers a combination of solar, battery storage, smart electric water heater, and Nest thermostat

March 21, 2016

SolarCity is introducing a Smart Energy Home offering to new residential customers in Hawaii. It includes advanced technology: solar photovoltaic (PV), battery storage, smart electric water heaters, and the Nest Learning Thermostat, all coordinated by a home gateway.

Keeping the Opportunity in Connected Products Simple

Rob Munin

March 9, 2016

Smart technology has evolved at a progressive rate. Has your business followed the trend? When smart products first took off they were only found in high-end homes. Now, smart technology is part of Main Street America and lives in many of our everyday household products.

Emerson’s Sensi Wi-Fi Thermostat Now Works Directly with Amazon Echo

Customers can now ask Alexa, the Amazon cloud-based voice service, to control their Sensi thermostat

March 7, 2016

Emerson announced that its Sensi™ Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat now works with Amazon Echo and Alexa, the Amazon cloud-based voice service.

ecobee Announces Integration with Amazon Echo

Users can control the thermostat with their voice

February 25, 2016

ecobee Inc. announced that its ecobee3 smart Wi-Fi thermostat with room sensors is the first thermostat to be directly compatible with the Amazon Echo system, offering homeowners added convenience and comfort through Amazon’s cloud-based voice service, Alexa.

Rheem’s EcoNet Smart Home System enables homeowners to customize their homes’ air and water systems.

Smart Home, Efficiency Pace the Residential A/C Market

Ron Rajecki

February 22, 2016

Energy efficiency, integration with smart home technology, and the ongoing impact of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) regional efficiency standards are major trends influencing products in the residential air conditioning market.

Aprilaire’s zone damper powers closed, allowing conditioned air to continue to flow if the mechanical motor reaches the end of its service life.

Zoning Gets Smarter, More Accessible at 2016 AHR Expo

Bypass damper legislation and ease of access are hot-button topics

Nick Kostora

February 22, 2016

At the 2016 AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, zoning manufacturers showcased next-generation equipment that harnessed the Internet of Things and interconnectivity, granting homeowners full control over each area of their homes.

Comcast and Earth Networks Partner to Help Reduce HVAC Energy Use

Xfinity Home’s EcoSaver to leverage WeatherBug Home to help increase heating and cooling savings

February 19, 2016

Comcast has announced a partnership with Earth Networks to use its WeatherBug Home optimization software to help Comcast’s Xfinity Home customers further reduce HVAC energy usage and lower costs.

Nearly Half of Americans Will Have Smart Home Technology by the End of 2016

It’s not just the tech-savvy who are on board with the smart home

January 25, 2016

The year 2020 has long been a benchmark for when the smart home will finally be mainstream, but according to the results of a survey released by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, that time may come sooner than originally thought.

Smart home technology promises a brave new world of being able to control everything from your fridge to your front door through your smartphone.

Infographic: Home Automation — Which Devices Are Leading the Way?

January 18, 2016

Smart home technology promises a brave new world of being able to control everything from your fridge to your front door through your smartphone.

Honeywell Smart Thermostats Integrate with IFTTT Software for Simple Automated Control

Consumers can now connect with their thermostats more easily

January 6, 2016

Honeywell has announced a new channel on IFTTT — a widely-used software application — to help consumers better control their Honeywell thermostats and keep them feeling comfortable.