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Cellular Heating Controls

This Home Energy Management System Only Needs Your Smartphone

— November 21, 2012 — Eco
With winter ahead, we all want warm homes; now with the Tado Home Energy Management System you can turn up the heat before even arrive with one touch on your smartphone.

Energy isn't getting any cheaper and heating your home can be costly, but this tool is designed to make your home energy system smarter and more intuitive. The Tado wall unit has minimal controls and is without any temperature adjustment tools. The Tado Home Energy Management System, which is currently available for the European market only, is completely controlled by the synced smartphones.

Tado automatically senses when the last person leaves the house and adjusts the temperature accordingly to make your energy system more efficient. This system also learns the intricacies of your home such as how long it takes to cool down and how much heat the home receives from sunlight during the day.
Trend Themes
1. Mobile-integrated Heating Controls - The innovation opportunity here is for companies to develop energy management systems that can be controlled through smartphones or other mobile devices with minimal physical controls or adjustments.
2. Smart Energy Systems - The opportunity here is for companies to develop energy systems that can learn and adapt based on user habits and a home's unique traits, making more efficient use of energy.
3. Automatic Temperature Adjustment - The opportunity here is for companies to create automated temperature adjustment technology, such as sensors that can detect when a person leaves and returns to a home or building and adjusts accordingly.
Industry Implications
1. Home Automation - The trend for mobile-integrated and smart energy systems provides opportunities for businesses producing or selling home automation systems for consumers.
2. Energy Management - The trend for smart energy systems and automatic temperature adjustment provides opportunities for businesses producing or selling energy management systems for homes and commercial buildings.
3. Environmental Sustainability - The trend for smarter energy use in homes and buildings provides opportunities for businesses in the environmental sustainability space to develop and promote more efficient energy use for a greener future.
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