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Today’s smart controls can save energy, fine-tune occupant comfort, and provide the connected home experience many Americans are seeking. HVAC is the largest consumer of energy in the home, and the smart thermostat is typically the first IoT device a homeowner purchases. This course examines the realm of HVAC and HVAC-adjacent IoT devices, with product examples from leading manufacturers. It provides advice for contractors on how to leverage their expertise to become a smart home expert.

Smart HVAC Products Work Smarter, Not Harder
When it comes to smart products, less is more, and simpler is better. This article gives an overview of the latest smart HVAC controls on the market and how they work with other smart home products to simplify the user experience.
Hannah Belloli

Connected Homes Present an Opportunity for HVAC Contractors
Connected homes continue to grow in popularity, and in many ways, HVAC is the ideal entry point for connected homes. This article outlines what consumers look for in connected home products and how an HVAC contractor can promote their smart-home services.
Ted Craig

HVAC Contractors Work to Stay Connected as Devices Grow Smarter
Consumers enjoy being able to control their home ecosystems, but they dislike loading up their phones with apps. In this article, leading HVAC manufacturers discuss how to bundle of smart products to new-home buyers.
Ted Craig

Precise Grow Environments From Precise HVAC Tech
Since hyper-precise control of grow rooms is ideal, real-time, cloud-based control platforms — especially those that can track multiple variables and multiple rooms — have become an important feature of the grow industry, especially considering how many pieces of HVAC equipment is needed to maintain the perfect conditions. This article details the advancements in this market and looks ahead to the future of smart controls in indoor agriculture.
Hannah Belloli

High-End HVAC Systems Offer High Value
Customers are now frequently seeking more customizable experiences and, with home automation and the internet-of-things (IoT) thrown in the mix, today’s high-end technology is taking HVAC systems to the next level. This article examines what “high-end” residential HVAC means in the era of smart homes and electrification.
Dylan Kurt

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BOOSTING HVAC IQ: A technician installs a smart thermostat. These devices improves the operation of an HVAC system in numerous ways, but getting the full value for the investment requires education.