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Venstar's ColorTouch Thermostat With Wi-Fi KeyNow Features Humidity Control for Ultimate Environmental Comfort

CHATSWORTH, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 03/13/13 -- Venstar®, a leading thermostat and energy management systems supplier, today announced two new models to its acclaimed ColorTouch thermostat line. ColorTouch can now be purchased with a built-in humidity control. This newest feature enables ColorTouch users to enjoy the ultimate in environmental comfort as the thermostat not only automatically controls temperature but humidity as well. ColorTouch with humidity control works with the thermostat's humidity sensor, which automatically detects changes in humidity in residential or commercial environments and adjusts the conditions via the humidification and HVAC system.

"Humidity is a big factor in maintaining a comfortable environment, which is why the ColorTouch Thermostat with humidity control goes a long way in improving the users' indoor comfort," said Steve Dushane, president and CEO of Venstar Inc. "And, since ColorTouch is adjustable remotely using the mobile app, the Web or locally via the thermostat's touchscreen, users can always count on comfortable indoor conditions."

In addition to being compatible with Dual Fuel systems and being equipped with Reheat for Dehumidification demands, the ColorTouch thermostat's other key features include the Skyport Wi-Fi Key, which connects to Skyport Cloud Services and, when used with Venstar's free mobile application, allows users to remotely monitor and control their home or commercial thermostats. Compatible with Apple iPhone®, iTouch®, iPad®, BlackBerry®, Android™, Mac and PC devices, the ColorTouch thermostat with Skyport Wi-Fi Key is priced under $250 (estimated end-user cost).

About ColorTouch Residential Thermostat

The ColorTouch programmable residential thermostat is multi-functional, simple-to-use and richly featured. Its touch screen includes customizable backgrounds, including the users' own photos and more than a dozen pre-set themes, including holiday themes. Compatible with virtually every type of heating and air conditioning system, ColorTouch can be configured to display one of three languages: English, French or Spanish. ColorTouch is the thermostat that thinks it's a digital picture frame!

Once a Skyport Cloud account is created online, users can use the application on their mobile devices or directly from the Web to:

•Monitor thermostat information, including system run time and current usage; •View incoming alerts based on pre-configured notifications, such as important updates on the health of the system or simply if the inside temperature has gone above or below pre-set limits. If desired, the servicing contractor may also receive email alerts; •View a pictorial display of the current weather and weather forecast for all thermostat locations; and •Send text messages from the mobile device to the thermostat display, such as reminders and notes to family members.