Articles Tagged with ''smart homes''

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Contractors Explore the Value in Fringe Technologies

Many HVAC contractors insist now’s the time to tap into tomorrow’s technology
Samantha Sine
Samantha Sine
July 31, 2017
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According to a new market research report by marketsandmarkets.com, the home automation system market was valued at $39.93 billion in 2016 and is expected to reach $79.57 billion by 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3 percent during the forecast period.
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Smart Homes and the HVAC Contractor

Honeywell’s ‘Smart Tech, Smarter Experts’ event serves as a smart home think tank
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Herb Woerpel
July 10, 2017
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Honeywell Intl. Inc. aimed to better synchronize smart home consumers, contractors, and conglomerates through its “Smart Tech, Smarter Experts” initiative, April 26, in New York City.
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Emerson Adds Touchscreen and HomeKit Compatibility to Sensi Product Line

New Sensi models build on success of J.D. Power’s top-ranked smart thermostat
June 12, 2017
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Emerson announced the next evolution of its nationally recognized smart thermostat. The new Sensi™ Touch Wi-Fi® Thermostat combines proven smarthome technology with a color touchscreen display and sleek, minimalist appearance that will be at home in any modern living space.


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Homeowners Are Ready for Smart Thermostats

Research shows there’s a large demand for connected devices
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Kyle Gargaro
June 12, 2017
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A major manufacturer recently conducted a survey of 2,000 consumers asking for their feedback on smart products. When asked about their interest in purchasing smart products, more than 60 percent of respondents said they were interested in purchasing an intelligent control for their home. Other industry data shows that actual smart home product penetration is less than 20 percent.
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The ARS Network Announces National Partnership with Nest

Nest thermostats offer energy savings from 10-15 percent
June 2, 2017
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American Residential Services (ARS) has partnered with Nest Labs Inc. to include the Nest Learning Thermostat as a standard component of most of its middle and upper tier residential HVAC system installations. ARS will also offer professional installation of Nest Thermostats as an optional upgrade when performing service and preventative maintenance in previously installed systems.


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Geothermal Industry Prepares to Embrace the IoT

The Internet of Things is becoming popular throughout the HVAC industry, including the geothermal sector
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Nick Kostora
April 3, 2017
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The geothermal industry has a lot going on at the moment. Federal tax incentives, or lack thereof, currently dominate the discussion, but manufacturers are releasing new, intelligent geothermal products all the time.
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Zoning in on Home Automation

Connectivity is among the biggest trends
Samantha Sine
Samantha Sine
February 27, 2017
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Home automation is no longer a thing of the past. Customers are seeking ways to intelligently control their homes in more ways than ever before, as evidenced by the number of new smart home products on display in this sector at the AHR Expo.
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