With a little ingenuity, HVAC contractors could come out on top in the smart homes market for years to come.

It’s the contractor’s job to ensure consumers understand the functionality of smart thermostats without becoming overwhelmed by the features and data.

Contractors have numerous options for offering homeowners solutions in energy management systems.

Products are emerging that help simplify homeownership.

For residential HVAC contractors, smart homes are a fast-growing market that offers opportunity for profit.

Thermostats are like other pieces of interactive equipment: People are thrilled by each development but move on quickly when the next feature comes along.

In the past few years, the thermostat has become a cutting edge electronic. This creates new opportunities for HVAC contractors.

Here are a few ideas that contractor can use to prime the marketing pump for this holiday.

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.

The Internet of Things is a broad term with multiple definitions, likely stemming from the different sectors of technology that IoT impacts.