Episode Details

How do wireless networks work with building automation systems? 

If you've found yourself asking this question then you're not alone. 

Wireless technology seems to bring with it a lot of benefits but yet wireless technology still is seeing slow adoption rates. Why?

In this episode, we discuss the four most common wireless technologies used with a building automation system.

We will discuss the pros and cons of each technology along with when you would use each technology.

Wireless Technologies and Building Automation

• Why is wireless still not receiving the love it deserves? (0:45)
• Why Wi-Fi is the most common wireless technology (4:02)
• The benefit of using mesh networking with your BAS (13:12)
• How cellular connections deliver an always-on building network (17:20)
• The solution to monitoring distant devices  (19:24)