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Security and the Smart Thermostat: Prepare for Customer Questions

Contractors can enhance their relationships while keeping the hack out of HVAC

Robert Beverly

May 3, 2021

The path to temperature control through smart thermostat technology is more involved than many customers realize.

Monetize Smart Home Market With Thermostats, Doorbells, and More

Connectivity and convenience are driving this key market

Gordon White

March 9, 2021

With a little ingenuity, HVAC contractors could come out on top in the smart homes market for years to come.

A technician installs a smart thermostat.

HVAC Contractors Need to Educate Consumers on Getting Most Out of Smart Thermostats

Devices offer many benefits when used properly

Ted Craig

March 9, 2021

It’s the contractor’s job to ensure consumers understand the functionality of smart thermostats without becoming overwhelmed by the features and data.

HVAC Technologies Offer Solutions For Improved Energy Use in Home

Zoning, thermostats, and much more help homeowners increase comfort, lower energy usage

Gordon White

January 14, 2021

Contractors have numerous options for offering homeowners solutions in energy management systems.

How Contractors Can Market Services During Recycle Your Mercury Thermostat Day

The special holiday offers a chance to stand out to customers

Danielle Myers

October 18, 2020

Here are a few ideas that contractor can use to prime the marketing pump for this holiday.

Trends in the Smart Thermostat Market

Anticipating problems is on manufacturers’ minds, but where is the real payoff for contractors?

Robert Beverly

November 4, 2019

“Diagnostics!” Concise and emphatic, Gene LaNois knew immediately when asked what’s new in the thermostat market.

Emerson contractor installing a smart thermostat.

Smart Thermostats Demand Smart Strategies for Avoiding Pitfalls

Pricing structures, brand synergy, and compatibility present complications, but opportunities await

Robert Beverly

November 4, 2019

From the first mention to pricing and installation, smart thermostats represent a variety of decisions and possible mistakes.

Lennox International Inc.: Smart Thermostat

August 12, 2019

Theses products are now compatible with Google Assistant. Users can adjust the temperature of their living space with single line voice commands.

Savant Systems LLC: Smart Thermostat

June 10, 2019

This Wi-Fi- and Bluetooth-enabled product is Apple HomeKit compatible and features a high-resolution color glass touchscreen.

Carrier: BACnet Thermostats

March 7, 2019

Available in two versions — Standard and Plus — this product offers control of a building’s heating and cooling equipment from inside a facility or from any BACnet-based BMS, including Carrier’s i-Vu® system.