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Emerson’s Sensi Wi-Fi Thermostat Now Works Directly with Amazon Echo

Customers can now ask Alexa, the Amazon cloud-based voice service, to control their Sensi thermostat

March 7, 2016

Emerson announced that its Sensi™ Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat now works with Amazon Echo and Alexa, the Amazon cloud-based voice service.

Advanced HVAC Controls Market to Grow at 8.67% CAGR to 2020

Enhancing energy efficiency has become an important issue

March 7, 2016

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The global advanced HVAC controls market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.67 percent from 2016 to 2020, according to a report from Sandler Research.

Marley Introduces New Wireless Thermostat Kit

Offers wireless comfort for small heating systems that include baseboards, convectors, and fan-forced heaters

March 4, 2016

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Marley Engineered Products (MEP) has announced the introduction of a new, easy-to-install method for wireless heating control with its Honeywell RedLINK™-compatible Wireless Thermostat Kit.

Report Names Top 3 Emerging Trends in IoT Devices Market

Global IoT devices market is forecast to grow from $7 billion in 2014 to $45 billion by 2019

February 29, 2016

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Technavio’s latest report on the global Internet of Things (IoT) devices market provides an analysis of the key trends expected to impact the market from 2015 to 2019.

Rinnai America Corp.: Wi-Fi Control

February 29, 2016

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Rinnai America now offers Wi-Fi connectivity for its new and existing residential and commercial gas tankless water heaters, dating back as far as 10 years, via a wireless module and app.

ecobee Announces Integration with Amazon Echo

Users can control the thermostat with their voice

February 25, 2016

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ecobee Inc. announced that its ecobee3 smart Wi-Fi thermostat with room sensors is the first thermostat to be directly compatible with the Amazon Echo system, offering homeowners added convenience and comfort through Amazon’s cloud-based voice service, Alexa.

The 2016 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), held Jan. 25-27 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, welcomed 60,926 registered attendees.

HVACR Shines Brightly in Orlando

Manufacturers showcase new products at 2016 AHR Expo

February 22, 2016

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Nearly 61,000 HVAC industry representatives enjoyed sun and reasonable temperatures as the 2016 AHR Expo rolled into Orlando, Florida. Preliminary numbers show that more than 18,254 exhibitor personnel welcomed 42,672 visitors.

Aprilaire’s zone damper powers closed, allowing conditioned air to continue to flow if the mechanical motor reaches the end of its service life.

Zoning Gets Smarter, More Accessible at 2016 AHR Expo

Bypass damper legislation and ease of access are hot-button topics

Nick Kostora

February 22, 2016

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At the 2016 AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, zoning manufacturers showcased next-generation equipment that harnessed the Internet of Things and interconnectivity, granting homeowners full control over each area of their homes.

Honeywell introduced the second-generation Lyric thermostat with geofencing, which integrates with the Apple Home Kit.

Intelligent, Connected Thermostats Riding a Wave of Popularity

Kyle Gargaro

February 22, 2016

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While some consumers want geofencing to control their thermostat, others want to simply set it and forget it. Thermostat manufacturers are learning that they need to be all things to all people.

Comcast and Earth Networks Partner to Help Reduce HVAC Energy Use

Xfinity Home’s EcoSaver to leverage WeatherBug Home to help increase heating and cooling savings

February 19, 2016

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Comcast has announced a partnership with Earth Networks to use its WeatherBug Home optimization software to help Comcast’s Xfinity Home customers further reduce HVAC energy usage and lower costs.