Articles Tagged with ''smart HVAC devices''

The 2017 Johnson Controls Inc. Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) survey of more than 1,500 facility and management executives in the U.S., Canada, and 10 other countries…

Interest in smart home and home automation products is growing by leaps and bounds every year. And it’s no longer just about Wi-Fi thermostats.

Daikin demonstrated its expertise in “Air Intelligence” through several new technologies at the 2018 AHR Expo, including its VRV T-Series Water Cooled Condensing Unit, Daikin VRV AURORA™ Series, PreciseLine™ Large Capacity Blower Coil, and more.

For the second consecutive AHR Expo, Fujitsu General America Inc. was talking with attendees about an agreement they have struck with another HVAC manufacturer.

Lux Products Corp. is a manufacturer that designs with the end user in mind. This is made evident when you talk with Robert Munin, CEO and president, or even when you visit the company’s “about us” section on its website.

The use of voice-enabled speakers, such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, is continuing to gain popularity as more people become comfortable with the technology.

Ah, the Internet of Things (IoT) — it seems to be a trending topic for every industry these days, especially with customers becoming increasingly tech-savvy. According to market researcher, Gartner Inc., in 2017, 8.4 billion connected devices are in use worldwide. That number is up 31 percent from 2016 and will reach 20.4 billion by 2020.

Smart technology has been a huge influencer on the HVAC product market. This product roundup provides a sampling of the latest products and software available from manufacturers that will be beneficial to both residential and commercial contractors.

Technology continues to expand at an increasingly fast rate. As a result, HVAC manufacturers are adapting to this ongoing trend with technology-driven products that make commercial buildings smarter. These products allow buildings to better communicate with the building owner and HVAC contractor.

It’s human nature to keep at least one eye peeking over the horizon and wonder what may soon be possible, even if it isn’t quite at our fingertips already. Complacency, especially in the evolving world of HVAC, is a path toward consumer abandonment for manufacturers.