Articles Tagged with ''smart homes''

Oct. 2, 2013: Home Energy Management Market to Exceed $4 Billion in US by 2017

Early Devices such as Smart Thermostats Provide a Gateway to Further Adoption of Home Automation

October 2, 2013

Currently valued at $1.5 billion, but with only 1.5 to 2.5 percent penetration in most states, the home energy management systems (HEMS) market is poised for significant growth, according to a report by GTM Research. The firm forecasts that the U.S. HEMS market will be worth over $4 billion by 2017.

Sept. 18, 2013: Honeywell Announces API Program with Home Automation Developers

Development Partners Will Provide Wider Range of Options for Homeowners

September 18, 2013

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Honeywell has announced an application programming interface (API) program that enables development partners to build application software that interfaces with numerous Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostats including the color-customizable Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat.

Sept. 2, 2013: ZigBee Protocol Is Home Automation Leader

Bluetooth Is Fastest Growing Protocol

September 2, 2013

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Home automation devices employing the ZigBee open standard protocol were the market share leaders in 2012, with shipments of 4.5 million, narrowly beating out proprietary protocol offerings, according to a report by ABI Research.

Offering Homeowners Choice and Control

Intelligent HVAC Contractors Considering Smart Technology

Cherie Preville

August 26, 2013

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Home automation is growing exponentially, and if your house does not feature some form of automation, it’s likely that a family member’s friend’s, or neighbor’s does.

Leading Lessons for Aspiring Home Automation Contractors

Industry Partnerships, Marketing, and Training Necessary for Success

Cherie Preville

August 26, 2013

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In today’s competitive marketplace, many heating and cooling contracting businesses are performing work outside of the typical HVAC umbrella.

Control Your Castle: The Latest in HVAC Home Automation

High-Tech Devices to Help Grow your Home Automation Operation

Cherie Preville

August 26, 2013

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Every homeowner’s house is his or her castle, and each homeowner elects just how to control his or her indoor environment.

Aug. 20, 2013: ZigBee Alliance Updates Home Automation Standard

Version 1.2 Expands Device Integration

August 20, 2013

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The ZigBee® Alliance announced that an update to the ZigBee Home Automation standard has been ratified and is now available for product development. ZigBee Home Automation is designed to help create smarter homes that enhance comfort, convenience, security, and energy management for the consumer.

Aug. 14, 2013: ‘Lab of Things’ Supports Home Automation Development

Research Device Platform Allows Various Sensors and Devices to Be Interconnected

August 14, 2013

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Microsoft has introduced the Lab of Things (LoT), which provides the infrastructure, software, and services to enable home automation research and development involving both custom-built and off-the-shelf sensors and devices.

Aug. 14, 2013: First Net-Zero Home Unveiled in Cold, Dry Climate

The Zero Home Is Designed to Eliminate Homeowner’s Energy Bills

August 14, 2013

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Vivint and Garbett Homes have announced what they say is the first affordable, climate 5 net-zero home to achieve a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rating of 0. Located in Herriman, Utah, this non-custom, self-sufficient, solar-powered home, called The Zero Home, can generate as much energy as it consumes.

July 3, 2013: ecobee Offers API to Connect with Its Smart Thermostats

Public API Will Enable Connected Home Solutions

July 3, 2013

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ecobee Inc., makers of the ecobee Smart Thermostat, has announced the launch of its new public application programming interface (API). Through the API, ecobee said the company and its partners will create connected home solutions for homeowners.

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Articles Tagged with ''smart homes''

Oct. 2, 2013: Home Energy Management Market to Exceed $4 Billion in US by 2017

Sept. 18, 2013: Honeywell Announces API Program with Home Automation Developers

Sept. 2, 2013: ZigBee Protocol Is Home Automation Leader

Offering Homeowners Choice and Control

Leading Lessons for Aspiring Home Automation Contractors

Control Your Castle: The Latest in HVAC Home Automation

Aug. 20, 2013: ZigBee Alliance Updates Home Automation Standard

Aug. 14, 2013: ‘Lab of Things’ Supports Home Automation Development

Aug. 14, 2013: First Net-Zero Home Unveiled in Cold, Dry Climate

July 3, 2013: ecobee Offers API to Connect with Its Smart Thermostats

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