UEI and Carrier Unveil Co-Developed Smart Thermostat Platform for Residential HVAC

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) and Carrier have co-developed the Carrier Smart Thermostat featuring InteliSense technology (Model TSTATCCIEWF-01), a platform designed as a scalable foundation for connected climate management across Carrier's brands and distribution network.

The device integrates UEI's connected hardware, wireless communications, and embedded software with Carrier's HVAC systems, serving as a central control hub that links equipment operation to cloud diagnostics, mobile access, smart-home integration, and secure over-the-air software updates.

Key capabilities of the thermostat include:

• InteliSense dealer access. With homeowner consent, the technology gives participating HVAC dealers real-time access to system health and performance data, enabling remote troubleshooting and potentially reducing unnecessary service visits.
• ComfortAdjust adaptive control. When paired with Carrier's Performance 27VPA9 variable-speed heat pump, the thermostat uses patent-pending ComfortAdjust technology to automatically manage up to 21 adaptive stages of heating and cooling for temperature and humidity control.
• SmartSave energy management. The integrated system adjusts equipment operation during peak utility demand periods to help reduce energy costs while maintaining comfort.
• Guided digital commissioning. Built-in digital guidance supports installation, servicing, and smart-home pairing for HVAC technicians.
• Homeowner access. Systems can be managed through the Carrier SmartHome app on iOS and Android, with compatibility across major third-party smart-home platforms.

Tyler Oehlman, Associate Director of Product Management at Carrier, noted that technology should make comfort easier to deliver and easier to maintain, and that the Carrier Smart Thermostat with InteliSense gives dealers greater insight into system performance while helping homeowners stay connected to their comfort systems.