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Modular Building Institute

Wi-Fi-Enabled Smart Thermostat

Aug. 1, 2012
The EMS Si thermostat is wi-fi enabled to provide facilities personnel the ability to control an unlimited number of thermostats across diverse geographies directly from secure Web portals.

The EMS Si thermostat is wi-fi enabled to provide facilities personnel the ability to control an unlimited number of thermostats across diverse geographies directly from secure Web portals. Multiple unique occupancy schedules can be created, and scheduled events can be generated within seconds from anywhere ensuring that the right program is being run at the right time in the right location. Automatic alerts and reminders can be programmed to send instantaneous alerts via email if there is an issue with the HVAC equipment, or when it's time to perform annual maintenance. In addition, administrators have the ability to conduct remote diagnostics by viewing HVAC reports through their ecobee Web Portal. "The EMS Si is designed to be a cost-effective centralized solution to monitor and control heating and cooling systems a fraction of the price of a traditional building-automation system. —ecobee