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Resideo Teaming Up With Home Insurer Nationwide

October 26, 2023

The Resideo-Nationwide partnership will allow U.S. homeowners to leverage technology-enabled prevention capabilities to help avert unexpected damage to their homes, along with the associated expenses, said a statement from the companies.

Best Practices for Easing Security Concerns Around Smart HVAC

User awareness “critical” to cybersecurity; HVAC contractors can lay the groundwork during install

Hannah Belloli-Oster

August 9, 2023

In order to ease customers’ security concerns, HVACR contractors need to understand them, partner with manufacturers who prioritize data security, and implement cybersecurity best practices.

Name Has Changed, But ASHB’s Mission Remains

August 8, 2023

CABA was founded in 1988. As ASHB, its mission — to empower connectivity among people, spaces, and technology to deliver a more livable, sustainable, and efficient connected world — remains unchanged.

Growth Seen in Smart Thermostat Market

29% of households plan to buy in 2022, but some reluctance remains

Matt Jachman

August 1, 2022

Internet-connected thermostats are gaining wider acceptance in the marketplace. About 30% of residential thermostats in the U.S. and Canada are connected thermostats.

Industry Expects Matter Standard to Spur Smart Home Acceptance

Protocol makes it easier for consumers to add new devices, connect with existing ones such as thermostats

Ted Craig

June 7, 2022

An alliance of technology companies, including smart thermostat manufacturers, has developed Matter, a standard for smart home devices.

Resideo Unveils New Services, Solutions, and Tools to Unify Portfolio and Provide Partner Support

December 29, 2021

Resideo Technologies Inc. recently hosted its 32^nd annual CONNECT event. The event brought together security and HVAC customers for training, community service, new product, and technology announcements, and to celebrate partner achievements.

Connected Homes Present an Opportunity for HVAC Contractors

Already being in the home creates an advantage

Ted Craig

December 20, 2021

Connected homes continue to grow in popularity, creating an opportunity for HVAC contractors to create an even stronger bond with homeowners.

THE SOLAR FORUM: The Nation’s First HVAC & Solar Event

Helping elite residential HVAC contractors stay ahead of the game in the rapidly evolving home services industry

November 30, 2021

ACCA has teamed up with Pearl Certification to present The Solar Forum, an event designed to help residential HVAC contractors stay ahead of the game in the rapidly evolving home services industry.

Austin ‘Air-Conditioned Village’ Was America’s Air Conditioning Proving Grounds

Mid-century modern subdivision was built in 1950s to test a/c for middle-class homeowners

Maria Taylor

June 24, 2021

Seventy years ago, cutting-edge home tech was central air conditioning, and the proving grounds for this innovation was a 22-home experiment in Texas.