Bryant Introduces Housewise™ Wi-Fi® Thermostat

INDIANAPOLIS, April 1, 2015 – The new Bryant® Housewise Wi-Fi thermostat, offering the convenience of smart device remote access with improved system energy efficiency, is available exclusively through Bryant’s national network of professional dealers. Bryant, a leading supplier of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment, is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

“The Housewise thermostat is a smarter choice for homeowners who want high-tech convenience backed by the knowledge and service of their local Bryant dealer,” said Matthew Pine, vice president, marketing. “The Housewise thermostat adapts to each home’s needs and system capabilities to ensure comfort and efficiency, with local support through one of the most trusted names in heating and cooling.”

The Housewise thermostat gives Bryant dealers compelling value for today’s savvy homeowners:

  • Savings: A third-party study found the Housewise thermostat saved an average of 20 percent on home heating and cooling energy costs*
  • Convenience: Remote access and seamless system management with the mobile app or desktop interface
  • Done Right: More than a century of experience in heating and cooling, with the knowledge and “whatever it takes” dedication of local Bryant dealers

Through guided programming options, homeowners can maintain control of their home comfort system, or simply let the Housewise thermostat do all the work for them. To maximize energy efficiency, the Housewise thermostat offers advanced features like smart setback, which automatically determines the optimal temperature for home comfort and energy savings. Wi-Fi® connectivity allows remote access to the Housewise thermostat from virtually anywhere with the mobile or tablet app; an analysis of energy consumption is also available through the online web portal.

Installation by a trained Bryant technician ensures the Housewise thermostat is set up to function properly with the homeowner’s existing equipment. The Housewise thermostat works with almost any home comfort system, and allows Bryant dealers to offer a seamless system of smart controls and hard-working, high-performance heating and cooling equipment with comprehensive support.

Once installed, the Housewise thermostat automatically downloads the latest software via remote updates, so homeowners always have the most up-to-date home comfort technology at their fingertips. All registered Housewise thermostats are then backed with an industry-leading five-year limited warranty**, offering the support homeowners have come to expect from Bryant.

For more information or to locate a Factory Authorized Dealer near you, visit www.bryant.com or follow Bryant Home Comfort on Facebook.

About Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems

Bryant has been dedicated to delivering the highest quality in customer comfort and satisfaction since 1904. In addition to its best-in-class network of distributors and dealers, Bryant offers exceptional reliability and energy efficiency through an extensive line of durable heating and cooling products. Bryant is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., a leading provider to the aerospace and building systems industries worldwide. For more information, visit www.bryant.com.

* Based on a 2012 third-party study comparing Bryant® Housewise™ technology to the estimated cost of a non-programmable thermostat set to 72°F at all times.

** If registered within ninety (90) days of installation. See warranty certificate for complete details and restrictions.

Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance Corporation.