HVAC and the Internet of Things

Connected controls continue getting smarter all the time, and that includes those connected to the HVAC system, such as smart thermostats
Provided by The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration NEWS

Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain the capabilities of today’s smart HVAC controls.
  2. Discuss steps an HVAC contractor can take to turn smart home installs into a profitable new area of their business.
  3. List some of the most recent advancements in connected controls for commercial HVAC.
  4. Respond to concerns that customers may raise about IoT HVAC products.

Credits:

AIA
1 AIA LU/Elective
IACET
0.1 IACET CEU*
NATE
1 NATE CEH
PDH
1 PDH*
As an IACET Accredited Provider, BNP Media offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.

Below are a set of links to articles. Click on each link below to read the articles and then complete the quiz to earn your credit and certificate of completion.

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.

 

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Originally published in July 2024

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