The Internet of Things (IoT) and smart products have infiltrated the North American household, including the thermostat market. Through their learning capabilities and remote accessibility via Wi-Fi and mobile apps, these products give homeowners the ability to control their heating and cooling systems from anywhere, anytime.
Yet the hydronic industry has been more hesitant to accept the technology, largely because many of the first wave of smart thermostats were not designed to handle the unique requirements of hydronic and radiant systems. However, things are changing, says Gene LaNois, head of Professional Channel, Nest Labs.