Flair has built a suite of products that provide room-level temperature control, addressing uneven room temperatures and providing more affordable room-by-room control and energy savings.
Flair
Integrated Zoning and Room-Level Ventilation Control
Smart AC vents and controls for central HVAC systems that enables room-level temperature control
Description
For central HVAC systems, Flair’s Smart Vents and Puck thermostat work together to direct airflow room by room — balancing comfort across spaces, regulating temperatures in areas with uneven heating or cooling, and improving the efficiency of existing ducted HVAC systems through zoning, scheduling, and airflow control. Smart Vents are a replacement for central heating and cooling systems that open and close to regulate airflow. Puck is a temperature sensor and wireless thermostat that works as a companion product to Smart Vents or as a standalone mini split controller.
Use Cases
Explore demand response or Virtual Power Plants to reduce utility costs
Reduce building energy/utility costs
Optimize the usage of my HVAC equipment
Upgrade my building envelope
Make my HVAC vents more efficient
Better visibility into real-time electricity use
Improve control over a unitized HVAC system
Regulate indoor temperature
Use my existing HVAC equipment more efficiently
Key Differentiators
Mininally-disruptive installation - No drilling or wiring for standard installation. Battery-powered and wired options are available
Easy to operate - Automatically direct airflow with Smart Vents and Pucks for perfectly balanced comfort in every room using the powerful but easy to use software platform. - Backpressure protection limits how many vents close at one time
Ease of integration - Smart Vents integrate directly with the Flair Puck or collaboratively with existing smart or traditional thermostats to redistribute and zone airflow even in homes with no current zoning solution
Energy + cost savings - The system enables reduced energy consumption and lower utility bills by optimizing airflow
Cost Savings
Smart Vents help users save money by only heating or cooling occupied rooms. For mini splits heat pumps, users can save up to 30% on energy bills by using Home/Away and 7-Day Scheduling.
About
Decarbonization Impacts
Operational Emissions
Flair's platform provides solutions for decarbonization and electrification initiatives and lays groundwork for turning ACs into distributed energy resources.
Project + Building Compatibility
Project Type
Both existing building retrofits and new construction
Essential Building Characteristics
For central HVAC applications, the building must have a ducted system with vents/ductwork. Smart Vents are required in each room where airflow will be regulated, and a temperature sensor (e.g., Puck) is needed in every room with Smart Vents. For ductless (mini-split) systems, one Puck is required per indoor head unit.
Ideal Building Characteristics
Centrally ducted homes with uneven room temperatures or airflow imbalance
Minimum Project Size
Smart Vents are needed in every room where airflow is to be regulated, coupled with a temperature sensor like Puck.
Ideal Project Size
Flair solutions can realize benefits even in partial home installations to address uneven heating and cooling. Project size flexibility is a key benefit of Flair's solutions.
Additional Considerations
For Smart Vent zoning, a Flair Bridge is required as the central networking device for all Smart Vents. The system operates on Flair’s hvacOS platform, which enables airflow control, temperature regulation, and room-level scheduling.
NY Contractor Availability
Flair is supported by master distributor RectorSeal. RectorSeal has both active reps in the area and many contractors that work with RectorSeal products.
Other Screening Criteria
Vent openings must be measured to ensure correct Smart Vent sizing
Puck 2 requires a Flair Bridge or operation in Solo Mode (it does not function as a gateway device)
Smart Vents can integrate with: Flair Puck OR compatible smart thermostats (ecobee, Honeywell Wi-Fi, Nest, Carrier Infinity, Bryant Evolution) OR ecobee or Honeywell room sensors (must match the thermostat brand)
Example Installations
Installed By
Partners and integrations include ecobee, Honeywell, Nest, Sensi, Carrier, Bryant, Leap, and RectorSeal.
Case Studies
Resident Experience
During Installation
Installation involves replacing the old vent with a new Smart Vent, with no drilling or wiring. The setup typically takes less than an hour.
Post Installation
Residents can set room temperatures and schedules, use app-based control from anywhere, and can also adjust room temperature by rotating the Puck bezel without a smartphone.
Financing
NY Incentives/Financing Resources
Integrated controls (staged heating) incentives are available in New York for systems using Flair Puck Pro and Bridge Pro. Incentives vary by program and can include rebates such as up to $1,000 per 12,000 BTU for qualifying installations, as well as additional incentive tiers (e.g., ~$700 per 10,000 BTU for advanced controls, or fixed incentives such as $1,000 for apartments and $2,500 for single-family homes under certain program pathways). Eligibility requirements may include integration with a smart Wi-Fi thermostat (e.g., Honeywell, ecobee, or Nest), use of heat pumps as the primary heating system, or installation of integrated controls alongside existing systems. Participation typically requires working with a qualified contractor and meeting specific program criteria.
Upfront Costs
Puck 2 is listed at $124.00, Smart Vents are listed at $129.00 per vent, and the required Flair Bridge is listed at $99.00. Total system cost depends on the number of vents, sensors, and Bridge devices needed and is not provided as a packaged system price.
Ongoing Costs
No ongoing costs
Payback Period
Payback period is highly dependent on the specific implementation and use of Flair products. Flair estimates a 30% reduction in HVAC related energy costs based on the industry benchmarks for smart zoning and airflow management.
Operations, Management, and Maintenance
Operations and Maintenance Requirements
Smart Vent batteries typically last 3-4 years, and battery replacement instructions are provided. The app can also monitor battery voltage and send low-battery alerts.
Ease of Operations
Setup is guided through the Flair app Setup Wizard. The app supports room schedules and room active/inactive settings, which may reduce manual HVAC adjustments after setup.
Service Support
Flair offers support via email and live chat. For installation help, Flair can connect users with certified Flair Pros in their area.
Data + Performance
The app tracks temperature, pressure, humidity, and ambient light in each room that has a Puck.
Future Proofing
Flair's platform connects hundreds of brands and virtually every type of residential HVAC system into a single OS, thus laying groundwork for distributed energy resources.
