Redefining Smart HVAC – Air Conditioning News

At ARBS 2024, the Milieu Labs stand showcased a range of innovative products designed to revolutionize the way air conditioning systems are managed, in both residential and commercial environments.

The highlight of the booth was the presentation of the Milieu Pro Service Dashboard, a cutting-edge platform that allows dealers and installers to connect their customers’ climate control systems to a centralized business dashboard.

This integration provides live system data, A/C error codes and the ability to troubleshoot issues remotely, meaning service providers can be proactive in their maintenance and customer relationships.

“It’s amazing how many connection points there are with these products,” said Kevin Mundy, founder and lead designer of Milieu Labs. “Now, if one of those points breaks, there’s a red X on the screen, which means you know right away where you need to go to fix the problem.”

“So if, for example, the customer on the phone tells you the air conditioning isn’t working, just log into your dashboard and you can tell the customer how to fix the problem right away.”

Meanwhile, the Milieu Smart Climate Thermostat, another key product, serves as a central hub in the company’s vision for smart controls, connecting the existing ZoneMate system to the Milieu Pro dashboard.

Together, this extremely smart thermostat and product suite are compatible with approximately 90% of heating and cooling systems, including modern inverter air conditioners and older models.

Another key feature is the amount of data displayed by the Milieu Climate smart thermostat.

The smart thermostat can measure indoor air quality, tracking CO2, VOC and humidity levels.

Mundy said plans are in place to further enhance its capabilities, adding more intelligent features over time. The device can also monitor lighting levels, contributing to energy savings and environmental benefits.

“Hand gestures can be used to turn air conditioning on and off,” Mundy said.

“It’s both a thermostat and an environmental monitor.”

With a clean aesthetic and this depth of functionality, Milieu is positioned to play a central role in the smart homes of the future.

ZoneMate, powered by the Climate Smart Thermostat, simplifies the management of zone dampers in air conditioning systems.

It has a learning function that automatically detects the opening and closing times of the shutters, eliminating the need for manual programming. In addition, it supports radio thread technology for wireless sensors, providing a low-power mesh network that allows for smaller sensors and longer battery life.

Milieu products are designed with ease of use and customer comfort in mind.

The company’s commitment to innovation was evident at ARBS, where it demonstrated its ability to seamlessly integrate multiple connection points to create a cohesive, user-friendly ecosystem for climate control management.

With the upcoming launch of the Milieu Pro Dashboard, Milieu is poised to lead the industry into a more connected, smarter future in HVAC solutions.

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