Overview:

Drastic changes in climatic conditions due to global warming has made thermostat a necessity for homes across the world. Thermostat maintains appropriate temperature inside an enclosure to ensure comfort level with respect to the ambient atmospheric temperature. However, conventional thermostats lack features such as remote monitoring and control of HVAC systems, optimum utilization of energy sources, and cost effectiveness. In order to overcome aforementioned issues, consumers have begun favoring smart thermostats over conventional equivalents. Smart thermostats enable consumers to monitor and control HVAC systems through smartphones, PCs, and tablets. Smart thermostats have the ability to understand and learn HVAC usage patterns and set preferences accordingly in order to save energy. Therefore, smart thermostats ensure optimum energy utilization and substantial reduction in utility bills and overhead expenses.

Integration of wireless technologies including IoT, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth in smart thermostats have enabled end-users to control, monitor and operate HVAC systems conveniently using connecting devices. Profound penetration of wireless technologies has significantly boosted demand for smart thermostats. A leading smart thermostat company Nest Labs claims that a smart thermostat can allow upto 10-12% saving on heating and more than 15% on air conditioning. This results in an average savings of around US$ 130 to US$ 145 per year for an individual home. The appealing statistics and merits offered by smart thermostats have encouraged people across the globe to incorporate smart thermostats in their HVAC systems. In 2015, approximately 5 Mn smart thermostat were sold worldwide and the number is expected to grow multifold in the coming years. Thus, the overall market for the smart thermostat is expected to grow leaps and bounds throughout the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.

The global smart thermostats market is segmented into the Following Bases:

• End-use
  • Industrial
  • Commercial
  • Residential
• Geography
  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Rest of North America
  • Europe
    • U.K.
    • Germany
    • France
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Rest of the World
    • Middle East and Africa
    • Latin America

Key players identified in the global smart thermostats market include but are not limited to:

Nest Labs, ecobee, Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Radio Thermostat Company of America, The Emerson Electric Company, Carrier Corporation, Venstar, Inc., Energate Inc., Lux Products Corporation, Fidure Corp., Control4 Corporation, Centralite Systems, Inc., Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., and others. The global smart thermostats market is highly fragmented characterized by several international players. Intense competition in this highly fragmented market is keeping leading players on their toes with respect to the technology development, product quality, and service to their customers. Focus on innovation remains the premiere strategy of all smart thermostat manufacturers. In addition, providing customized solutions according to the need of consumers is another important strategy adopted by smart thermostat manufacturers to maintain their dominance in the market.