SACRAMENTO, Calif., and GRAPEVINE, Texas, September 15, 2025 — mwConnect, a leading innovator in wireless mesh technology, and Network Thermostat™ (NetX), a pioneer in connected smart thermostats for commercial applications, today announced a strategic partnership to advance integration between HVAC system control and networked lighting control platforms.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the adoption of wireless mesh for building automation, enabling facility operators to unify lighting and occupancy data with HVAC controls. The joint solution, expected to launch in Q3 of 2025, will leverage wireless lighting control and related occupancy data to optimize HVAC operation and deliver a simpler, more cost-effective path to energy efficiency, comfort, and operational intelligence without the expense or complexity of traditional building management systems.
Notes Stephen Zhou, Executive Vice President, mwConnect, “We’ve been working with Network Thermostat for more than two years on developing streamlined, scalable, standards-based solutions for occupancy-based HVAC and lighting integration. We’re confident our shared technology provides robust choices for owners and operators of facilities of all sizes without requiring complex or costly building management systems.”
“The industry has been pursuing simplified, effective automation approaches for decades because of the tremendous benefits: improved occupant comfort, reduced energy usage, and easier operation,” said Jerry Drew, President, Network Thermostat. “We’re excited to deliver on that promise with a trusted technology partner like mwConnect.”
mwConnect will be showcasing the companies’ partnership at upcoming shows this fall, ArchLight Summit in Dallas, Texas, September 16-17, Booth #328, and NYControlled in New York City on October 15, 2025.
About mwConnect
An American company based in Sacramento, mwConnect has produced superior lighting controls and related electrical power and protection components for 40 years. Today, mwConnect is engineering IoT solutions for today’s rapidly changing marketplace. As an award-winning solutions provider with advanced design and manufacturing facilities in strategic global locations, mwConnect offers the most comprehensive wireless mesh solutions available in the marketplace. The company continues to support its long-time OEM partners with an extensive and essential lighting component product portfolio. More information about mwConnect can be found at www.mwConnect.us.
About Network Thermostat
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, Network Thermostat (NetX) designs and manufactures powerful, cost-effective thermostats, electronics, and software to meet the needs of on-site and remote-location control for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) market. With a mission to deliver user-friendly solutions that save time and energy while improving comfort and control, NetX serves institutional, commercial, and industrial customers with proven, scalable control systems. Learn more at www.networkthermostat.com.
