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This year's CONNECT conference, held Oct. 24-26 in Phoenix, Ariz., marked a new beginning for Resideo, as it was the first the company has hosted independently since spinning off from Honeywell last year. The three-day-long event didn't hesitate to send a strong message as to what Resideo's focus will be now: playing to the strengths of its security dealers and other professionals in the HVAC, plumbing and electrical trades to bring seamlessly connected and easy-to-use smart home technologies to consumers.
Unlike previous Honeywell-led CONNECT conferences, this year's event at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa included not only security dealers, but all of the professionals that make up the connected home. Vice President General Manager of Pro Security at Resideo Alice DeBiasio said this was to bring the four sectors of security, air, water and energy closer together, so they could network, learn about each other's jobs and work together to provide the best solutions for smart home customers.
Resideo President and CEO Mike Nefkens asserted at the opening general session that this year's CONNECT conference could help all of its professionals adapt and...