Thermostats - Articles - Page 17

By offering smart thermostats residential HVAC contractors are capitalizing on a gateway into potential new customers' homes

It All Starts with Thermostats

Contractors earn customers by offering home automation services, including smart thermostats

March 21, 2016

HVAC contractors have taken notice of the growing Internet of Things market and stand ready to fulfill these demands, which often begin with the gateway into their customers’ homes: the smart thermostat.

With the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) looking to regulate circulator pumps for the first time, hydronic systems will likely endure additional changes in the coming years.

Hydronic Zoning Offers Exceptional Comfort, Versatility

Improvements in efficiency and connectivity have made hydronic zoning an appealing option

Jen Anesi

March 21, 2016

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While hydronic zoning has been around for many years, technology and efficiency standards are exerting an increasing influence on the market.

SolarCity Launches Smart Energy Home in Hawaii

Offers a combination of solar, battery storage, smart electric water heater, and Nest thermostat

March 11, 2016

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SolarCity is introducing a Smart Energy Home offering to new residential customers in Hawaii. It includes advanced technology: solar photovoltaic (PV), battery storage, smart electric water heaters, and the Nest Learning Thermostat, all coordinated by a home gateway.

Home Energy Management System Market Worth $3.15 Billion by 2022

North America held the largest market share in 2015, Asia-Pacific expected to hold the major share by 2022

March 8, 2016

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The global home energy management system (HEMS) market is forecast to grow from $864.2 million in 2015 to $3.15 billion in 2022, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.36 percent between 2016 and 2022, according to a new report published by MarketsandMarkets.

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

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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.

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.

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.