Honeywell and Analog Devices, Inc. announced at CES 2024 that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the digitization of commercial buildings by upgrading to digital connectivity technologies without replacing existing wiring, which will help reduce cost, waste, and downtime. The strategic alliance would bring this new technology to building management systems for the first time. Honeywell plans to adopt ADI's single-pair Ethernet (T1L) and software configurable input/output (SWIO) solutions in its building management systems. ADI's single- pair Ethernet enables long-reach Ethernet connectivity with the possibility of reusing a building's existing wiring, reducing installation time and cost, and reducing waste.

Single-pair Ethernet complements existing Ethernet connectivity in building management systems, bringing enhanced connectivity from the edge to the cloud, helping eliminate data islands and better utilizing assets. ADI's offering would also reduce product complexities by enabling Honeywell to build a single version of the product for different needs, allowing more future-proofed control and automation for when a building is removed, or requirements change. This helps increase the speed of product installation, reduces inventory needs, and enables easier and more affordable changes.