The smart HVAC company Airzone has launched a Crestron Home driver to enable dealers to easily integrate HVAC into their system installations. Airzone Control, provider of intelligent HVAC control solutions, has announced a new API integration with Crestron, a global manufacturer of home automation solutions.
This new driver allows Crestron Home OS and Airzone control devices to connect quickly and easily, without the need for custom programming, additional wiring, or a WAN connection.
“In the past, integrators have integrated HVAC units, Airzone, and home automation systems through wired BACnet networks. We continue to support this approach across our product portfolio,” comments Antonio Mediato, CEO of Airzone.
“Now, however, Crestron integrators have another option. Using this new driver, they can quickly add the most sophisticated HVAC control possible to any Crestron Home user interface.”
Airzone Driver Supports Broad Smart Home Applications Through Crestron
Airzone points out that Crestron designs solutions that allow homeowners to centrally manage all their technology systems. These systems create more comfortable, user-friendly, and sustainable environments that are easy to control.
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According to the company, precise HVAC control is essential to those goals, but the most advanced and efficient HVAC systems cannot communicate directly with smart home control or other IoT systems. Airzone states that it bridges this gap using an exclusive library of certified protocols for inverter, ductless, mini-split, multi-split, and VRF HVAC units, and its devices enable full control of inverter/VRF units.
The new Airzone driver, developed by certified Crestron programmers Code Source Consulting, is a RESTful API. This driver works with either Aidoo Pro for individual units or Webserver HUB for zoned control of multiple units. With a few clicks — and no custom coding — integrators can configure HVAC control for an entire home, discreet zones, or even individual rooms. The driver also offers zone error monitoring, allowing integrators to quickly identify and troubleshoot any system issues.
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By enabling advanced two-way communication between HVAC and smart home systems, the company continues, its products can reduce HVAC energy consumption by up to 60 percent while maintaining temperature set point accuracy throughout the home. HVAC control is seamlessly integrated into the Creston Home OS dashboard: Users can adjust operation mode, temperature set point, fan speed, or unit on/off status from any Crestron Home platform interface, including the app.
“Sustainable living is a deeply held value for many Crestron Home customers,” comments Jason Oster, product management, residential solutions at Crestron Electronics.
“With this new Airzone driver, integrators can better align clients’ whole homes with their sustainability goals, while preserving the Crestron Home platform’s signature ease of use and peace of mind.”
The Airzone driver integrates with Creston Home OS v3.012.0137 and above, and the Crestron Home App v1.20. For more information, visit the company’s website or visit with the company in person at CEDIA Expo 2023, booth #4108.
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