Siterwell's GS366A Smart Thermostat and GS846A Carbon Monoxide Alarm have been named Finalists in the 2026 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), recognizing the design and user experience behind two products built for everyday home comfort and safety.
Presented by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), the IDEA program recognizes design across a wide range of industries and product categories.
For Siterwell, the recognition reflects a product development approach that looks beyond appearance.
Home safety products are used every day, often in the background. Good design can make them easier to understand, use, and live with.
Two Products, Two Everyday Needs
The GS366A and GS846A address very different parts of the home.
One manages temperature and comfort. The other detects carbon monoxide, an invisible hazard that can be hard to recognize without an alarm.
What they share is a focus on keeping the technology straightforward without making it feel out of place.
GS366A Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat for 24V HVAC Systems
The GS366A Smart Thermostat brings temperature control and connected features together in a clean, wall-mounted design.
Its large display makes key information easy to see, while the Siterwell Link App lets homeowners adjust temperature, change modes, and manage schedules from their phone.
The thermostat supports most standard 24 VAC residential HVAC systems and can be paired with a Power Extender Kit as an easy smart thermostat C-wire adapter for homes without a C-wire.
The result is a thermostat designed around something most people do every day: keeping their home comfortable without thinking too much about the technology behind it.
GS846A Plug-in Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide Alarm
The GS846A takes a different approach to another essential part of home safety.
Using an electrochemical sensor, the CO alarm detects carbon monoxide and sounds an audible warning when it detects an emergency level. A simple color-coded indicator provides a quick visual reference for the device's status.
Its compact form factor also allows it to serve as a portable travel carbon monoxide detector, giving homeowners flexible protection on the tabletop or on the go.
For a product that spends most of its time in the background, the design goal is straightforward: make an important safety device easy to understand and easy to live with.
Design That Starts With Real Life
A thermostat and a carbon monoxide alarm may have very different jobs, but both become part of a home's everyday environment.
The GS366A is something homeowners interact with when they adjust the temperature or change a schedule. The GS846A is designed to stay ready in the background until it is needed.
That difference is part of what makes design important in home safety. The product has to work, but it also has to make sense in the space where it is used.
The 2026 IDEA Finalist recognition for the GS366A and GS846A marks an important moment for Siterwell and its continued focus on design, usability, and home safety.
Want to take a closer look? Explore the GS366A Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat and GS846A Plug-in CO Alarm on their product pages to see how design and functionality come together for everyday home comfort and safety.
About Siterwell
Siterwell is a global provider of smart safety solutions centered on AI technology, intelligent sensing, and IoT connectivity. Through a trusted network of global partners, we have delivered smart security, environmental, and wellness products to hundreds of millions of families worldwide. Looking ahead, we remain dedicated to using technology and innovation to protect the safety, comfort, and health of your home.
