EnviroVent is launching one of the first ventilation apps for iOS and Android which will offer greater control and flexibility for a home’s ventilation by connecting to the next generation of MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) systems.
Created with homeowners and installers in mind, EnviroVent launched its smart ventilation app called myenvirovent at Ecobuild in London and the app-enabled units will be available from April 2017.
The first unit to be compatible with myenvirovent is the energiSava 200, a lightweight, compact and versatile MVHR unit delivering up to 90% thermal efficiency bringing together style, performance and usability.
The app is said to be flexible and allows the installer to set up the ventilation rates, allowing the end user to access certain settings on the unit from anywhere in the home. It allows multiple user access from both Apple and Android devices and provides instant access to the unit’s current status at the touch of a button. As part of the app, homeowners can access user guides, technical documents and can provide feedback and future product requests to the EnviroVent R&D centre.
Installation of the unit is also made even simpler with the use of the intelligent commissioning feature, which saves considerable time for the installer on-site. They can connect directly to the unit through the app without the need for a wireless internet connection. This allows them to access the dedicated installer mode to commission the airflow rates and select additional options in the unit’s ventilation settings page.
Rory Percival, R&D and Technical Manager at EnviroVent, said: “We’re really excited to be one of the first ventilation manufacturers to be able to offer app control for an MVHR system. This has enormous benefits for the homeowner and is a great added value incentive for housebuilders. It is also a significant development for installers, speeding up the installation process and making the setup and commissioning of a unit far simpler and more efficient.”
Other practical benefits for the homeowner include notifications when filter changes are due and a secure connection from the unit to the app through the homeowner’s router. The myenvirovent application also gives the user access to EnviroVent’s technical support team should they have any questions or queries.
EnviroVent’s energiSava 200 enables housebuilders to meet System 4 of Building Regulations Part F requirements. The unit boasts a compact, lightweight design and is capable of being fitted on the wall, floor or ceiling. The system incorporates Intellitrac Technology, which is a humidity tracking control providing all year round healthy indoor air quality. No user intervention is required, as the intelligent automatic controls constantly monitor the humidity level.
Access to the myenvirovent app will be included with the app-enabled energiSava 200 unit. For more information, visit: www.envirovent.com/myapp
