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New Sensor Technology Leads to Better Presence Detection

Thermopile sensing reduces energy use and increases safety

Anders Jansson

May 13, 2019

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New thermopile sensors save energy and increase safety when applied within the construction and property sectors.

Contractors Who Haven’t ‘Broken Into’ Smart Homes Are Missing Out

It’s time for the HVAC industry to stake its claim in home automation

Maria Taylor

April 15, 2019

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Service vans that say “heating and cooling” are still a lot more prevalent than vans that tout “heating, cooling, and smart home.”

York’s contractor-dedicated app, which accompanies the Hx3 Smart Thermostat. - The ACHR News

Smart Homes Are Getting Smarter

Connected devices are learning to communicate with each other

Maria Taylor

April 8, 2019

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Smart home technology is rapidly becoming commonplace, with 24 percent of American households owning a smart speaker in late 2018, per a study by Nielsen Holdings Inc.

Controlling the HVAC Controls

What to do when smart technology won’t work

Maria Taylor

April 8, 2019

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What happens if the smart controls that tell a smart thermostat how to operate aren’t acting, well, very smart? Or the system won’t work with the Wi-Fi at a customer’s house?

Kyle Taylor, Anna Palmen, and Marshall Hughlett, all of Triple A Air Conditioning & Heating in Flower Mound, Texas. - The ACHR News

Talking IoT in HVAC

From automation to hiring to retention

Mike Murphy

March 4, 2019

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Prior to joining the Service Nation Alliance, Triple A Air Conditioning & Heating had not been involved in the home automation business.

Lochinvar’s commercial CREST Condensing Boiler family - The ACHR News

Boiler Connectivity, Controls Integration Continue To Gain Steam

Manufacturers talk trends in the hydronics arena

Maria Taylor

February 11, 2019

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As HVAC products and home appliances get “smarter,” so too is the boiler — although perhaps with less flash and bang than the smart thermostat, smart doorbell, smartphone, or the new smart furniture that’s hitting the market. (Smart sofa, anyone? It’s a thing.)

Advanced diagnostics for troubleshooting HVACR. - The ACHR News

Heads or Tails? It’s Up in the Air With HVAC Advanced Diagnostics

Contractors explore effects on their businesses and technicians

Angela D. Harris

January 28, 2019

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The IoT and communicating equipment is pushing the next level of diagnostics for HVACR technicians. Onboard and advanced diagnostics are becoming more commonplace as technicians continue to redefine their daily diagnostic and troubleshooting challenges.

Licensing Deal Advances Smart Valve Technology

January 8, 2019

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The agreement brings together Optimum Energy’s creative technology with Belimo’s hardware innovation to make smart valves even smarter and more valuable with practical, energy-saving solutions.

Daikin Introduces Smart Thermostat and Ecosystem for Intelligent Air Management

January 8, 2019

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The Daikin One+ smart thermostat offers full two-way communications and serves as a cloud-connected hub and controller for sophisticated, communicating HVAC systems.

Uponor Wins High Tech Award For Phyn Plus

January 2, 2019

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The trophy in the “building design and infrastructure” category honored Uponor for Phyn Plus, the innovative water monitoring and shutoff system launched in partnership with Belkin earlier last year.