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

Internet of things enabled HVAC equipment can make installation and service easier and more accurate for contractors and technicians.

Internet of Things diagnostics technology can ensure the installation was done correctly, as well as notify technicians of potential service problems, which can keep HVAC equipment operating smoothly and efficiently.

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

As people spend more time at home due to the lingering effects of the pandemic, the buzzwords that come to mind are comfort and convenience. The influx of smart controls and thermostats can help fulfill these desires.

Connectivity is more than a buzzword, said Katie Woodling, head of product management for air conditioning, North America, at Bosch.

For years, ZoneFirst President Dick Foster has used the light-switches-in-the-home comparison while promoting the benefits of zoning. At their AHR Expo booth, they introduced a product that brought new meaning to that comparison.

WindFree cooling technology was the buzzword at the Samsung booth during the recent AHR Expo in Las Vegas.

All aspects of the world are becoming more digital, and that includes the realm of hydronics. A pair of recent product introductions prove that point.

Despite ongoing turmoil in the economy, much of it linked to the continuing coronavirus pandemic, analysts see upsides for the HVAC sector in 2022.