How the Internet of Things Is Affecting the HVAC Industry
A good article however there are capabilities that industrial HVAC installations have that homes don’t use yet. Industrial buildings use zones with smart Variable Air Volume (VAV) units and air mixing and those types of smart systems have yet to make it to homes. Consumers will eventually wish to to control inside /outside air mix, heat /cold, humidity, and individual rooms, including the ability to “close off” rooms without manually taping and un-taping vents.
Concirrus looked at how consumers can control the heating in their own homes and how the Internet of Things is transforming the business models within the HVAC industry.
The Consumer
Thanks to The Internet of Things, consumers are now consciously taking control of their heating and air conditioning.
What was once something that was switched on and off when it was too hot or too cold is now something of the past.
Consumers can now control their heating from their smartphones and can even install devices that know when they are on their way home and will switch it on for them.
There’s a whole list of consumer and industrial cases at the link but it does require registration: How the Internet of Things Is Affecting the HVAC Industry