ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

ST. LOUIS — Sensi smart thermostats from Copeland are now integrated with Woosh Air’s smart air-filtration solution, allowing Sensi users to maximize the capabilities of their thermostats.

The Woosh solution includes an air quality monitor to deliver real-time updates of essential IAQ indicators, and a smart air filter that leverages 3M filtration technology and sensors to determine filter life.

When the Woosh air quality monitor and smart air filter are paired with a Sensi smart thermostat, users can transform an HVAC system into an air purifier for the entire home, according to a press release from Copeland. If the monitor senses poor IAQ, it will trigger the thermostat to turn on the system fan to circulate filtered air, the press release said.

“Integrating with Woosh enables Sensi smart thermostats to do more with a home's HVAC system,” said Brendan O’Toole, vice president of the Sensi product platform at Copeland. “By monitoring indoor air quality and leveraging the Sensi platform to engage active filtration, we are empowering our customers to take control of their indoor air quality and get closer to a healthier home.”

People typically spend 90% of their time indoors, and studies show concentrations of indoor air pollutants are on the rise, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. The integration of the Sensi smart thermostat and the Woosh smart air filter and air quality monitor allows homeowners to safeguard against poor IAQ through real-time monitoring and updates, Copeland said.

“Smart thermostat integrations are critical to delivering on our mission of improving indoor air quality,” said Winston Mok, CEO of Woosh Air. “Partnering with Copeland and their Sensi smart thermostat platform has allowed us to pioneer innovative approaches to whole-home filtration and air quality management.”