Flair, a prominent provider of smart home climate control solutions, has introduced the Bridge, a dedicated plug-and-play networking gateway device. This new device is the first in a series designed to serve as the communication hub for the Flair hvacOS ecosystem.
The Bridge is central to Flair’s innovative climate control solutions, which include central, mini split, and hybrid systems powered by the hvacOS platform. When connected to a home network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, the Bridge enables seamless communication between Flair Smart Vents, Pucks, and future hvacOS platform devices. This facilitates a variety of climate control solutions, from retrofit zoning in a single home to sophisticated climate management in multifamily buildings.
Daniel Myers, Co-Founder and CEO of Flair, emphasized the significance of the Bridge, highlighting its role in simplifying the Flair experience and offering users convenience, reliability, and flexibility in managing their home climate.
Key features of the Flair Bridge include:
- Plug-and-Play Setup: The Bridge offers a straightforward installation process, allowing users to connect directly to their network router via Ethernet for quick setup and reliable connectivity. Wi-Fi setup is also available for added convenience.
- Enhanced Connectivity: The Bridge provides long-range, dependable network coverage throughout the home, ensuring smooth communication between Flair devices and other connected devices such as smart thermostats and room sensors.
- Increased Platform Device Capacity: The Bridge supports a significant number of connected devices within the hvacOS platform, expanding Flair’s climate control solution capabilities to accommodate any sized home or multi-unit building.
Flair’s hvacOS platform enables intelligent control of HVAC systems, helping users achieve optimal home comfort and efficiency. The introduction of the Bridge is expected to enhance the user experience by simplifying the management of home climate control systems.