Emerson's Smart Home Tech Detects HVAC Issues, Alerts Owner by App

Emerson developed a smart home technology called Sensi that alerts contractors and homeowners to energy usage and overall performance of their HVAC units, it said Monday. Installation could detect up to 80 percent of HVAC failures before they occur, said the company. Emerson cited the “significant skilled worker shortage heightened by seasonal service demand and an aging workforce,” saying Sensi Predict lets homeowners monitor the functioning of the HVAC system and alert them to issues vs. waiting for an on-site service check. Real-time visibility is provided by 10 sensors that monitor 32 system functions, it said. Sensi integrates with Emerson's Sensi smart thermostat and measureQuick and other mobile apps for contractors.