Items Tagged with 'smart HVAC devices'

Buildings can't take advantage of modern AI and automation tools because their data is locked inside proprietary systems. Liberating that data into a centralized, structured layer is the foundation for smarter facilities.

The Airzone Aidoo Pro functions as a cloud-enabled protocol gateway that enables the fourth-generation Google Nest Learning Thermostat and the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium to operate as the primary control interface for Fujitsu Airstage inverter-driven HVAC systems.

No contractor wants to discover mid-install that a quoted system upgrade requires opening walls or pulling new wires. EIM technology can help. 

Autonomous buildings powered by AI could reduce emergency service calls by predicting and addressing issues before they happen. But rather than replacing HVAC contractors, the shift is expected to change how they work. 

Focal’s autonomous heating system continuously detects where guests are seated and warms only those areas. 

Nearly 70% of homeowners say they would replace their thermostat for a more secure option, signaling a sharp shift in consumer confidence.  

Once seen as a simple workhorse, rooftop units are becoming intelligent building assets — changing how contractors install, commission, and service commercial HVAC systems. 

During the 2026 AHR Expo, NAVAC pushed HVAC tool innovation forward with 18 new product launches, including digital manifold gauges that adopt smartphone-style touchscreen technology to make diagnostics faster and intuitive. 

“We’ve always done it this way” may just be the most dangerous phrase in the industry.