International. Carrier announced that its Côr thermostat is now compatible with the Apple HomeKit (Home Automation Accessories Group). The collaboration between Carrier and Apple seeks to offer residential owners a seamless experience in handling climate controls and the comfort of their home.
"Carrier and Apple are long-standing brands synonymous with innovations that have changed our world, so this collaboration signals a very bright future for the way homeowners interact with their home. It's a marriage between smart devices and comfort, comfort and security at home," says Matthew Pine, Carrier's vice president of marketing, residential. "We are excited about what this collaboration will mean for our customers, now and in the future."
This announcement marks another step for the Côr thermostat as the home climate control device. Launched at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show, the Côr thermostat is compatible with the vast majority of home comfort systems.
The device will begin to be marketed in the first months of this year.