Smart vents to save energy – CES 2015

The Keen Home Smart Vent is a modernized air vent designed to optimize airflow in homes. It is installed in less-used rooms and pairs with a home's network to automatically adjust airflow. The vent features sensors for temperature, proximity, and pressure, and aims for a two-year battery life. Safety measures ensure HVAC system health. NSF funding supports research to enhance algorithms and prepare for market launch.

What is the primary innovation of the Keen Home Smart Vent?

• It has a built-in air purifier.

• It is made from recycled materials.

• It integrates with smart home networks.

• It uses solar power.

How does the Smart Vent adjust airflow in a home?

• By manual control only.

• Through a remote control.

• Automatically based on room usage.

• Using voice commands.

What type of sensors are built into the Smart Vent?

• Carbon monoxide and smoke sensors.

• Humidity and light sensors.

• Temperature, proximity, and pressure sensors.

• Sound and motion sensors.

What is the expected battery life of the Smart Vent with 4 AA batteries?

• Six months

• Three years

• Two years

• One year

What is the purpose of NSF funding for the Keen Home Smart Vent?

• To market the product internationally.

• To optimize algorithms and improve machine learning.

• To reduce the cost of production.

• To develop a mobile app for the product.