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Nuheat Industries introduces Nuheat SIGNATURE at International Builders Show

Nuheat Industries, the leading manufacturer of electric radiant floor heating systems, showcases North America's first WiFi floor heating thermostat, the Nuheat SIGNATURE at the International Builders Show (IBS). Nuheat invites the building community to visit booth C7247 at IBS to see North America's first WiFi-enabled floor heating thermostat - the Nuheat Signature. Scheduled to launch in May 2014, the building community can now offer clients the ability to control their thermostats from an app on their iOS or Android smartphones. Floor heat is an efficient and alternative heat source, and the ability to control any floor heating system remotely offers the end user additional energy savings benefits. In addition to having full access to all thermostat settings, homeowners can change the floor's temperature and view energy usage at their fingertips. Priced at $265, the Nuheat SIGNATURE will be available for purchase in spring 2014. Pre-orders can be made at www.nuheat.com/signature. Fast Facts: * WiFi - Easily connects to Wi-Fi network; 802.11 b/g/n compatible and a fully secure network WEP, WPA and WPA2 * Screen - 3.5", 320x480 pixel color backlit LCD touchscreen * Remote access - Control via free smartphone apps (iOS and Android) or a web browser * Programmable - 7-day programmability * Weather - Outdoor temperature and weather forecast information available according to zip/postal code; supported by The Weather Channel * Energy Usage -View hourly, weekly and monthly usage on the thermostat unit
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