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

The Residential Controls category winners include a smart thermostat, a combination light and thermostat system, and a transceiver system.

Internet of things enabled HVAC equipment can make installation and service easier and more accurate for contractors and technicians.

Internet of Things diagnostics technology can ensure the installation was done correctly, as well as notify technicians of potential service problems, which can keep HVAC equipment operating smoothly and efficiently.

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

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.

At this year’s AHR Expo, Fujitsu presented the ways it can make the pandemic’s new way of living more comfortable.

For years, ZoneFirst President Dick Foster has used the light-switches-in-the-home comparison while promoting the benefits of zoning. At their AHR Expo booth, they introduced a product that brought new meaning to that comparison.

If zoning technology was available before the pandemic, why has it taken so long for it to become an option that homeowners now consider?

The smart thermostat market continues to get crowded.