Wellness, Efficiency, Control: What Airzone Is Bringing to CEDIA Expo 2026

• New debut: introduction of the AirQ Sensor for active indoor air quality (IAQ) control. This sensor monitors air quality and improves it proactively.

• Integration focus: bi-directional communication with inverter (mini-split & VRF) systems through the Aidoo family of control integration gateways.

• Event details: visit Airzone at booth #C1116 in Denver, CO (September 1st–4th, 2026).

 

At CEDIA Expo, thousands of custom integration professionals gather to discover innovations in how to build better connected living experiences. Airzone is at the center of the action every year, connecting with the professionals who build the nation's most sophisticated automated homes and helping them integrate energy-efficient inverter HVAC into home and building automation.

Airzone launched in North America in 2022. What’s changed since then, and how is impacting the custom integration market?

 

 

Inverter Adoption

Quiet, efficient, and precise inverter HVAC units, including heat pumps, VRF, and mini-splits, are the technology of choice for high-end residential and hospitality new builds. These top-of-the-line systems require a control integration gateway in order to connect to third-party home/building automation, BMS, EMS, or smart thermostats with no loss of function.

 

Energy Management

Energy costs are rising across North America, and 80% of smart home customers want unified energy management. As one of largest energy loads in the home, HVAC must be integrated into any effective energy management system (EMS).

 

Integrated Wellness

Homes designed for wellness, with integrated smart features like air quality management, have emerged as a top design trend in 2026. The wellness real estate market is forecast to continue growing at 15.3% CAGR, and longevity features have emerged as a key driver among luxury buyers in particular. Designing systems for high-end clients now requires designing for health.

 

Auxiliary Heating Control

In cold and transitional climates, heat pumps with auxiliary heating backup systems have emerged as a common model balancing efficiency and comfort. These hybrid systems introduce control complexity: without proper integration, the auxiliary system runs too often, burning fossil fuels and driving higher bills.

 

Supplemental Heating

Comfort-focused supplemental heating systems like radiant floor and hydronic heating are seeing a steady surge in growth tied to wellness lifestyle trends. Homeowners prize spa-like experiences, like a warm bathroom floor or entryway—and in the luxury market, they expect supplemental heat to be seamlessly integrated with whole-home control.

At CEDIA Expo 2026, taking place September 1-4 in Denver, CO, Airzone will showcase the full line of Aidoo control integration gateways, with experts on hand to answer all your questions about integration with leading home/building automation platforms, automation, monitoring, and troubleshooting. We will also debut new features and preview solutions arriving in the American market in 2027, empowering integrators to address tomorrow's customer demands and build elegant whole-home control solutions that prioritize energy-efficiency, sustainability, wellness, and comfort.

CEDIA Expo 2026 Details

• Event: CEDIA Expo 2026

• Dates: September 1st–4th,

• Location: Denver, CO

• Airzone booth: #C1116

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Here's a preview of the solutions CEDIA Expo attendees can discover at Airzone booth #C1116.

 

North American Debut: AirQ Sensor

Indoor air quality has a profound effect on quality of life, impacting health outcomes, productivity, and cognitive function. The AirQ Sensor from Airzone allows custom integrators to not just monitor air quality, but proactively improve it.

AirQ Sensor continuously monitors carbon dioxide (CO2), particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), total volatile organic compounds (TVOC), and relative humidity. Color-coded LEDs provide an at-a-glance indication of current air quality, while the Airzone Cloud App gives homeowners and building managers access to detailed readings and pollutant-specific graphs.

While most air quality sensors merely monitor conditions and hand off notifications, AirQ Sensor acts as part of dedicated outdoor air systems. Whenever it detects a drop in indoor air quality, AirQ can activate dedicated outdoor air systems directly to improve air comfort and quality. It can also activate humidifier and dehumidifier systems to keep relative humidity within a comfortable range.

Like all Airzone products, AirQ Sensor is designed for multi-vendor compatibility: whatever dedicated outdoor air systems a home uses, AirQ Sensor offers a seamless indoor air quality monitoring and response solution.

AirQ Sensor carries Work with WELL certification from the International WELL Building Institute, and is an accredited monitor under the RESET® healthy building certification program. Arriving in the North American market in Q1 2027, this proven indoor air quality solution makes its stateside debut at CEDIA Expo 2026.

 

The Aidoo Family – One Solution for Every Integration Scenario

Inverter HVAC units cannot communicate directly with third-party control platforms without losing essential functionality. The Airzone Aidoo family closes that gap. Airzone maintains an exclusive library of certified HVAC manufacturer protocols, enabling bi-directional communication between inverter units and automation platforms, BMS, or smart thermostats—while preserving the efficiency and precision that elevate inverter units.

Airzone's flagship Aidoo Pro connects inverter HVAC systems with leading home automation platforms, including Crestron, Lutron, Savant, and Control4, as well as smart thermostats from Nest, Honeywell Home, and ecobee.

Aidoo Pro offers multiple configuration options, including Aidoo Pro Wi-Fi for wireless connectivity, Aidoo Pro HUB for failsafe hardwired Ethernet and BACnet/Modbus integration, Aidoo Pro STI for streamlined smart thermostat integration, and Aidoo Pro Fan Coil for smart control of chilled water fan coil units.

Airzone also offers Aidoo Z-Wave and Aidoo Zigbee for bi-directional control and integration with popular consumer smart home devices, and Aidoo Wi-Fi for fast and easy remote HVAC control and integration with popular voice assistants.

 

Auxiliary and Supplemental Heat Control – An Elevated User Experience

Airzone Aidoo Pro now includes support for both auxiliary and supplemental heating control. These systems typically require separate, often manual controls—but with Aidoo Pro, they can be automated to make a home more efficient and comfortable. End users set their preferred temperature; Aidoo works with your preferred home automation platform to orchestrate the rest.

Supplemental heat refers to additional heat sources outside the main HVAC system: for instance, baseboard heating or under-floor radiant heat systems. Supplemental heat can be used to increase the total heat capacity of the system or to provide extra warmth in a specific space. In luxury homes like the Velvaere community in Utah, supplemental heating is used to create a spa-like experience as residents transition from outdoor adventures to indoor relaxation.

Auxiliary heating systems are used to complement heat pump operations in cold climates. These systems typically kick in during cold snaps, ensuring that the heat pump functions at optimal efficiency even as outdoor temperatures fall below its ideal operating parameters.

Aidoo Pro can be configured to use supplemental or auxiliary heat systems as either the primary or secondary heating source. When supplemental/auxiliary heat is primary, the HVAC system provides forces air heat only with necessary. When these systems are secondary, they only turn on when the main HVAC system needs a boost.

 

Visit Airzone Booth #C1116 at CEDIA Expo

As inverter HVAC becomes the default for high-performance homes, the integrators who master this control layer will win the most exciting projects, from wellness-driven estates to energy-conscious sustainable properties. At CEDIA Expo 2026, Airzone is putting that control layer on full display: Stop by booth #C1116 to see how these solutions come together, and get a first look at what's arriving in the American market in 2027.

 

FAQs

Is Airzone exhibiting at CEDIA 2026?

Yes: Airzone will be exhibiting in booth #C1116 at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver.

What new products is Airzone bringing to CEDIA 2026?

Airzone will debut a new indoor air quality (IAQ) sensor, AirQ Sensor, that monitors carbon dioxide (CO2), particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), total volatile organic compounds (TVOC), and relative humidity. AirQ Sensor connects to dedicated outdoor air quality systems to automatically improve air quality when it detects and issue.

Can Airzone help connect HVAC systems to home automation platforms?

Yes. Airzone Aidoo Pro is a control automation gateway that connects inverter (VRF, mini split, and heat pump) and water-chilled fan coil HVAC units to leading home automation platforms, including Crestron, Lutron, Savant, and Control4, as well as smart thermostats from Nest, Honeywell Home, and ecobee.

How do I choose the right Aidoo Pro for my project?

Aidoo Pro offers multiple configuration options including wireless, hardwired-Ethernet, and smart thermostat-specific form factors. You also need to select the right Aidoo Pro model for your HVAC unit. Visit Airzone booth #C1116 to discuss your project needs and find a solution, or use the Aidoo product selection tool at the bottom on the Aidoo Pro product page.

Can Airzone help improve a home’s energy efficiency?

Yes: Integration and automation with Aidoo Pro can decrease HVAC energy consumption by 60 percent. Aidoo Pro also supports integration with energy management systems (EMS) for automation and reporting, and is OpenADR-certified for compatibility with utility Demand Response programs.

Do inverter HVAC units like heat pumps work in cold climates?

Yes, but heat pumps are often complemented by auxiliary heating systems to ensure they continue to function at maximum efficiency during extreme cold weather.

Do supplemental and auxiliary heat systems require separate controls?

Usually, yes – but with Aidoo Pro, CE pros can integrate inverter HVAC and supplemental/auxiliary heating systems for unified control by a smart thermostat or home automation platforms. A single temperature setpoint automatically controls the whole system, activating the secondary system whenever needed.