ZoneMate will showcase its latest innovations for HVAC installers at ARBS 2026, with a strong focus on its “VRF Made Simple” initiative — designed to simplify the way installers integrate and control Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems.
As VRF systems continue to grow in popularity across residential and light commercial projects, installers often face challenges when it comes to controls, configuration and usability. ZoneMate’s VRF Made Simple concept aims to remove much of this complexity by providing a clearer and more intuitive way to manage zoning and system control.
Using ZoneMate’s smart zoning technology, installers can easily control up to 24 indoor units or zones, allowing larger VRF systems to be managed through a single streamlined interface. This simplifies commissioning, installation and ongoing servicing while giving installers better visibility of system performance.
By making VRF systems easier to install and manage, ZoneMate aims to help contractors deliver advanced climate control solutions without the traditional learning curve often associated with VRF installations.
Also featured at the stand will be the ZoneMate Pro Dashboard, a cloud-based platform accessible from desktop computers, mobile devices and tablets. Installers can add each ZoneMate Touch installation to their dashboard, allowing them to manage and monitor multiple installations or jobs from one platform.
The platform also provides automatic error alerts, helping technicians identify potential issues early — often before the customer even notices a problem. This ongoing system visibility helps installers provide proactive servicing, strengthen customer relationships and create long-term service opportunities.
As the ZoneMate team says, “When you clock off, we clock on.”
Visitors to ARBS will be able to see ZoneMate’s smart zoning systems in action and learn how VRF Made Simple is helping bring a new level of simplicity to modern HVAC installations.