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IoT, the Secret Sauce to Make HVACs Smarter: Insights from AHR Expo 2024

Over the Air · 14 Mar 2024 · 50m

What this episode covers

Host Ryan Prosser interviews executives from Carell, Cambus, Fellows, April Air, League Defense, Control Bright, Residio, Antrim, Celo, Brayburn, Armstrong, Visola, 75F, and Erinet at the AHR Expo 2024. They discuss IoT applications in HVAC and refrigeration, focusing on predictive maintenance, indoor air quality monitoring, and retrofitting legacy systems. Key technologies include cloud-connected controllers, LTE/Wi-Fi connectivity, and AI-driven building management systems. The episode highlights how these solutions address labor shortages, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance in commercial and residential settings.

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early-stage companies, companies scaling up, established companies and large enterprises

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Carell, Cambus, Fellows, April Air, League Defense, Watts, Control Bright, Residio, Honeywell Home, 1st Alert, Antrim, Celo, Fujitsu, Carrier, Brayburn, Armstrong Fluid Technologies, Visola, 75F, Erinet
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