Airzone Partners With ecobee For HVAC Automation

Airzone Control has announced a partnership with smart home company ecobee which will allow the integration of Inverter (VRF/mini-split) HVAC units into the ecobee smart home ecosystem.

Inverter units such as heat pumps, VRF units, or mini-splits cannot communicate directly with smart thermostats. Airzone’s Aidoo Pro control gateway bridges this gap with an exclusive library of manufacturer protocols covering every leading Inverter unit manufacturer. With any ecobee Smart Thermostat, homeowners can automate temperature setpoints to align with their daily schedules, saving energy while they’re away or asleep.

Optional ecobee SmartSensors deepen automation and increase savings by automatically adjusting the temperature when a space is unoccupied; managing hot and cold spots throughout the home; and giving the homeowner the freedom to independently control the temperature in the rooms that matter most. Through an ecobee Smart Security subscription, SmartSensors on doors and windows can also pause the HVAC system if an entryway is left open. Airzone Aidoo Pro translates these commands for each HVAC unit, ensuring precise temperature control with no loss of functionality.

ecobee’s flagship Smart Thermostat Premium also comes with advanced eco+ features, including demand response capabilities that help prevent blackouts while lowering homeowners’ energy bills. Utilities often charge more for energy during peak demand; with demand response, spaces can be precooled or preheated during off-peak hours when energy is cheapest.

Aidoo Pro integrates with ecobee Smart Thermostats via reliable wired integration. Users and integrators can remotely monitor and manage the HVAC system via the Airzone Cloud app. Airzone and ecobee also feature broad smart home platform integration support, including Siri, Alexa, Apple HomeKit and more.

 

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