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.

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.

While there are significant advantages to using smart thermostats, it’s important your customers understand – What options are available that do not require them to give up their privacy to save energy?

The smart thermostat market continues to get crowded.

Lack of comfort is a highly overlooked reason for poor sleep. Most people don't know that inadequate rest is a leading cause of various medical problems.

It is hard to find a contractor who does not have a firm opinion on Nest and if the company is good for the HVAC industry.

When homeowners purchase a Nest product, Google will connect the customers to a qualified installer, a “Nest Pro.”

The path to temperature control through smart thermostat technology is more involved than many customers realize.

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.