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Growth Seen in Smart Thermostat Market

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

Matt Jachman

August 1, 2022

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Homebuilder Partners with Device Makers to Create Connected Home Experience

Concept takes smart homes to a new level

Ted Craig

December 31, 2020

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Products are emerging that help simplify homeownership.

American Standard Launches American Standard Home

Revamped and rebranded Nexia platform aims to streamline smart comfort experiences

December 31, 2020

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The revamped and rebranded Nexia platform aims to streamline smart comfort experiences and complement smart thermostat offerings.

Internet of Things Improves HVAC Efficiency and Effectiveness

Smart buildings leverage IoT devices to minimize energy consumption while keeping customers comfortable

Caitlyn Caggia

October 9, 2020

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IoT-enabled HVAC systems can accommodate a seamless user experience while reducing environmental impact.

2020 Dealer Design Awards: Residential Controls

Affordable Intelligence Rules in Residential Controls Category

Robert Beverly

July 27, 2020

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An extensive research and feedback process in response to dealers who asked for “a smart thermostat option at a reasonable price point” started in 2014, and it culminated in this year’s Gold winner.