When it comes to heating and air conditioning in the home, advancements within the components themselves are making units more energy efficient than ever. HVAC systems are increasingly communicating between the indoor and outdoor controls while also reducing heat loss and maximizing dehumidifying processes.
Gives facility managers the ability to turn on a furnace remotely, via a smartphone or tablet
December 29, 2015
Clean Energy Heating Systems, a designer and manufacturer of waste oil furnaces, announced that it is now offering a Wi-Fi thermostat that is compatible with its entire line of waste oil furnaces.
App provides consumers with energy efficiency insights
December 21, 2015
Earth Networks announced that the WeatherBug Home portion of its WeatherBug® mobile app now includes an integration with the Honeywell Lyric smart thermostat — enabling Honeywell customers to see how the latest weather conditions impact their personal energy use, costs, and comfort.
Features a smartphone-style, high-resolution 3.5-inch color touchscreen and plug-and-play design
December 15, 2015
Schneider Electric has announced the launch of Wiser Air™, the company’s first Wi-Fi smart thermostat for residential consumers. The company said Wiser Air couples its energy management expertise with intelligent design and state-of-the-art technology to provide consumers with a tool that delivers energy efficient comfort.
Leading homebuilder adopts Côr™ thermostat nationwide
December 10, 2015
Carrier announced that KB Home, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, will now include a Carrier Côr smart thermostat in all of its homes at newly built communities opening in 2016 and beyond.
These Internet thermostats allow point and click control from almost any browser on any device
November 30, 2015
NetworkThermostat, a leading communications-based thermostat manufacturer, announced it has received the WFX 2015 New Products Award for two new IP thermostats, the UP32HE-IP and the UP32HE-WIFI.
Safety and security are primary motivators for consumers adopting smart home solutions
November 24, 2015
Parks Associates has released new industry research reports on the smart home and connected devices indicating that security is leading the way in this market area followed by connected lighting and smart thermostats. The new reports provide in-depth analysis of industry trends and consumer research.
Research analysts expect the market to grow exponentially
October 26, 2015
The global smart thermostat market is projected to generate revenue of more than $1.3 billion by 2019, according to a report by Sandler Research. The report states that one of the main challenges faced by the smart thermostats market is the high initial cost, which exceeds that of conventional thermostats.
North American smart thermostat market expected to dominate the global industry
October 26, 2015
The North American smart thermostat market is expected to dominate the global industry due to an increasing demand for energy efficiency and the presence of key vendors in the region.
