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Copeland, Woosh Air Team Up to Improve Home IAQ

December 18, 2023

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.

Resideo Teaming Up With Home Insurer Nationwide

October 26, 2023

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The Resideo-Nationwide partnership will allow U.S. homeowners to leverage technology-enabled prevention capabilities to help avert unexpected damage to their homes, along with the associated expenses, said a statement from the companies.

Contractors Select Their Top HVAC Controls

Contractors share how and why their go-to thermostats exceed customers’ comfort expectations

Herb Woerpel

September 20, 2023

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When considering the multitude of HVAC thermostat options available on the market, who better to decipher the best from the rest than those responsible for their installation and operation?

The Blind Spot of Modern Smart Thermostats

While smart thermostats come with many user-friendly features, they have not been developed to control inverter/VRF equipment intelligently

Victoria Garcia Massimo

June 5, 2023

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Motivated both by rising energy costs and sustainability concerns related to climate change, consumers have grown more desirous of energy-efficient living.

Generac Announces Home Standby Generator Integration with ecobee Smart Thermostats

Home energy management to be incorporated into a central, easy-to-use interface

March 1, 2023

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Generac Power Systems Inc. announced that its entire line of Wi-Fi and cellular-enabled home standby generators will soon integrate with the latest ecobee smart thermostats.

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Today’s Residential HVAC Controls Are Smarter Than Ever

Smart thermostats give homeowners, contractors ultimate monitoring

Matt Jachman

March 1, 2023

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Programmable thermostats that can be accessed through an internet device are old hat. Here are just a few of the residential HVAC controls products featured at the Georgia World Congress Center, the host venue for this year’s Expo.

Smart Thermostats Help HVAC Contractors Get Ahead

Maintenance insight helps contractors, while rebates appeal to customers

Hannah Belloli

February 20, 2023

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Smart thermostats offer preventive maintenance options and rebates for customers, but contractors should be sure to get educated — and educate homeowners — on utility rebates like demand-response programs.

Growth Seen in Smart Thermostat Market

29% of households plan to buy in 2022, but some reluctance remains

Matt Jachman

August 1, 2022

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Internet-connected thermostats are gaining wider acceptance in the marketplace. About 30% of residential thermostats in the U.S. and Canada are connected thermostats.

Industry Expects Matter Standard to Spur Smart Home Acceptance

Protocol makes it easier for consumers to add new devices, connect with existing ones such as thermostats

Ted Craig

June 7, 2022

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An alliance of technology companies, including smart thermostat manufacturers, has developed Matter, a standard for smart home devices.

Smart Thermostats Keep Contractors Relevant

Demand for smart controls rises as consumers build their home ecosystems

Layan Dahhan

March 15, 2022

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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.