--- title: Blog | ODIN Systems description: ODIN Building Automation Systems wants to help you understand how a BAS can change your building for the better. If you’re looking into a BAS of your own, then ODIN Building Automation Systems blog is here to help guide the way with the latest developments and trends in this exciting new market. --- [![Odin Automation](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/hubfs/Odin-June-2019/odin-logo-white.png)](https://www.connectwithodin.com/) - [Home](https://www.connectwithodin.com/) - [Features](https://www.connectwithodin.com/features) - [Plans](https://www.connectwithodin.com/plans) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.connectwithodin.com) - [Case Studies](https://info.connectwithodin.com/capecod_healthcare_casestudy) - [Downloads](https://info.connectwithodin.com/resources) - [Company](https://connectwithodin.com/company) - [Contact](https://www.connectwithodin.com/contact) - [LOG IN](https://ODINweb.net) Search - [Home](https://www.connectwithodin.com/) - [Features](https://www.connectwithodin.com/features) - [Plans](https://www.connectwithodin.com/plans) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.connectwithodin.com) - [Case Studies](https://info.connectwithodin.com/capecod_healthcare_casestudy) - [Downloads](https://info.connectwithodin.com/resources) - [Company](https://connectwithodin.com/company) - [Contact](https://www.connectwithodin.com/contact) - [LOG IN](https://ODINweb.net) # Latest news and blogs from  ![odin-logo-white-6](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/hubfs/odin-logo-white-new.png) ## [BMS App vs. Traditional On-Site BMS Access (And Why You Won’t Go Back)](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/bms-app-vs.-traditional-on-site-bms-access-and-why-you-wont-go-back) ## [6 HVAC Mobile App Perks: Real-Time Alerts, Remote Adjustments & More](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/6-hvac-mobile-app-perks-real-time-alerts-remote-adjustments-more) ## [Juggling Aging Building Systems? 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Unify Controls For HVAC Energy Efficiency](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/have-multiple-locations-unify-controls-for-hvac-energy-efficiency) ## [How to Achieve High HVAC Efficiency in a Multi-Tenant Structure](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/how-to-achieve-high-hvac-efficiency-in-a-multi-tenant-structure) ## [Tax Relief: The Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/tax-relief-the-energy-efficient-commercial-buildings-deduction) ## [Cloud-Based Apps Make Multi-Site BMS Remote Monitoring Easy](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/cloud-based-apps-make-multi-site-bms-remote-monitoring-easy) ## [Energy Efficient HVAC & Facilities Management For Grocery Stores](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/energy-efficient-hvac-facilities-management-for-grocery-stores) ## [Why Add Discretionary Access to Energy Efficient HVAC Systems?](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/why-add-discretionary-access-to-energy-efficient-hvac-systems) ## [Your Legacy BMS & BACnet: How to Create an Energy Efficient Building](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/your-legacy-bms-bacnet-how-to-create-an-energy-efficient-building) ## [7 Building Energy Efficiency Strategies for Businesses](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/7-building-energy-efficiency-strategies-for-businesses) ## [5 Benefits of Energy Efficient Buildings in Cold Weather](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/5-benefits-of-energy-efficient-buildings-in-cold-weather) ## [How to Set Up Remote IoT Device Management Software in Your Building](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/how-to-set-up-remote-iot-device-management-software-in-your-building) ## [The Best Building Efficiency System Tool For Savings in 2025](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/the-best-building-efficiency-system-tool-for-savings-in-2025) ## [How Integrated Building Automation Controls Support Analytics](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/how-integrated-building-automation-controls-support-analytics) ## [Checklist For Evaluating Museum Building Controls and Solutions](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/checklist-for-evaluating-museum-building-controls-and-solutions) ## [Secure Smart Building Technology & the Remote Access Problem](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/secure-smart-building-technology-the-remote-access-problem) ## [5 Smart Building Solutions For Buildings That Aren’t Always Occupied](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/5-smart-building-solutions-for-buildings-that-arent-always-occupied) ## [6 Ways Remote HVAC Automation Controls Help Building Managers Save $$$](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/ways-remote-hvac-automation-controls-help-save-money) ## [Intro to the Building IoT: Devices, Applications & Cloud-Based Control](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/building-iot-applications-devices-and-solutions) ## [Why Cloud-Based Building Management Systems Are the Future](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/cloud-based-building-management-systems) ## [Key Features & Benefits of the ODIN Remote Building Management](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/key-features-benefits-of-the-odin-remote-building-management) ## [Announcing the Release of ODIN 2.0](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/announcing-the-release-of-odin-2.0) ## [Building Management System Software for Remote Monitoring](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/building-management-system-software-for-remote-monitoring) ## [Smart Building Management Using Building Analytics Software](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/smart-building-management-using-building-analytics-software) ## [Four Types of Building Automation Systems That Save Time, Labor & Money](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/four-types-building-automation-systems-save-time-labor-money) ## [Unleashing the Power of a Smart Building Analytics Platform](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/unleashing-power-of-smart-building-analytics-platform) ## [Become an ODIN Reseller](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/become-an-odin-reseller) ## [How ODIN Works](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/how-odin-works) ## [BACnet Secure Connect: The Future of Secure Building Automation](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/bacnet-secure-connect-future-of-secure-building-automation) ## [Facility Management Tools Are Evolving. ODIN Can Help You Keep Up.](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/facility-management-tools-are-evolving.-odin-can-help-you-keep-up) ## [ODIN Protects You With BACnet-Certified Cloud Data Security](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/odin-protects-you-with-bacnet-certified-cloud-data-security) ## [The Best Facility Management Software for Assisted Living Communities](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/the-best-facility-management-software-for-assisted-living-communities) ## [Bringing Comfort & Efficiency to Residential Care Facility Management](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/bringing-comfort-efficiency-to-residential-care-facility-management) ## [Assisted Living Facility Management Is Simple With Off-Site Control](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/assisted-living-facility-management-is-simple-with-off-site-control) ## [3 Must-Have Tools for HVAC Technicians in 2022](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/3-must-have-tools-for-hvac-technicians-in-2022) ## [Fight Back Against HVAC Obsolescence in Higher Education](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/fight-back-against-hvac-obsolescence-in-higher-education) ## [HVAC in Schools Need Updating. Facility Management Tools Can Help.](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/hvac-in-schools-need-updating.-facility-management-tools-can-help) ## [ODIN Simplifies Multi-Site & Multi-System Medical Building Management](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/odin-simplifies-multi-site-multi-system-medical-building-management) ## [Give Hospital Maintenance Contractors the Key to Off-Site Resolutions](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/give-hospital-maintenance-contractors-the-key-to-off-site-resolutions) ## [What if Hospital Facilities Management Wasn’t Just for Technicians?](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/what-if-hospital-facilities-management-wasnt-just-for-technicians) ## [The Aging Facility Management Workforce & Your Hospital HVAC System](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/aging-facility-management-workforce-hospital-hvac-system) ## [End the Healthcare Facility Management Runaround With Mobile Access](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/healthcare-facility-management-runaround) ## [How to Boost Performance & Compliance in Health Facilities Management](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/how-to-boost-performance-compliance-in-health-facilities-management) ## [4 Key Building Analytics Metrics for University Building Managers](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/4-key-building-analytics-metrics-for-university-building-managers) ## [3 Tips for Managing Campuses With Different Communication Protocols](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/3-tips-for-managing-campuses-with-different-communication-protocols) ## [How BACnet Portability is Making Building Managers' Lives Easier](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/how-bacnet-portability-is-making-building-managers-lives-easier) ## [COVID Relief Plan: Next Steps for School Facility Managers](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/covid-relief-plan-next-steps-for-school-facility-managers) ## [5 Tips for Facilities Managers as Schools Reopen](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/5-tips-for-facilities-managers-as-schools-reopen) ## [4 Must-Have HVAC Upgrades for K-12 Schools](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/4-must-have-hvac-upgrades-for-k-12-schools) ## [3 Things K-12 Facilities Managers Should Know About the $54B Stimulus](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/3-things-k-12-facilities-managers-should-know-about-the-54b-stimulus) ## [Guest Article: Interoperability Update: ODIN Building Automation System](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/guest-article-interoperability-update-odin-building-automation-system) ## [How to Get Remote BAS Access Without Being on Your Building's Network](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/remote-bas-access-without-buildings-network) ## [4 Ways ODIN Enhances Your Current Building Automation Software](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/odin-enhances-building-automation-software) ## [Maximize Your Facility’s Productivity with a Remote Management System](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/maximize-productivity-remote-management-system) ## [7 Questions You Need to Ask When Comparing Facility Management Apps](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/7-questions-you-need-to-ask-when-comparing-facility-management-apps) ## [Should You Integrate Smart Technology Solutions into Your BAS?](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/integrate-smart-technology-solutions-into-your-bas) ## [The Myths of Indoor Air Quality Control: What OSHA Requires](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/myths-of-indoor-air-quality-control-and-what-osha-requires) ## [How Remote Access Is Changing Building Management](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/remote-access-is-changing-building-management) ## [Improve Indoor Air Quality With These 4 HVAC Management Tips](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/improve-indoor-air-quality-with-these-hvac-management-tips) ## [Do You Need Better Visibility Into Your HVAC Products? ODIN Can Help.](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/get-better-visibility-into-your-hvac-products) ## [3 HVAC Upgrades That Can Help Keep Employees Safe in the Wake of COVID](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/hvac-upgrades-to-keep-employees-safe-in-covid) ## [What Should Your HVAC Maintenance Checklist Look Like?](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/what-should-your-hvac-maintenance-checklist-look-like) ## [3 Reasons Remote HVAC Monitoring is More Important Than Ever](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/remote-hvac-monitoring-is-more-important-than-ever) ## [What’s the Secret to Seamless HVAC Management?](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/whats-the-secret-to-seamless-hvac-management) ## [ODIN Can Help Improve Your Building’s HVAC Performance. Here's How.](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/odin-can-help-improve-your-buildings-hvac-performance.-heres-how) ## [3 Tips for HVAC Service Technicians Getting Started with Automation](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/tips-for-hvac-service-technicians-getting-started-with-automation) ## [Can You Control Your Building Manager Software with a Cloud-Based App?](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/control-building-manager-software-with-cloud-based-app) ## [What Are the Benefits to Automating a Building’s HVAC Control Systems](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/automating-building-hvac-control-systems) ## [4 Reasons Automation Professionals Should Work with ODIN](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/automation-professionals-should-work-with-odin) ## [Control Your Building Manager Software with a Cloud-Based App](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/control-your-building-manager-software-with-a-cloud-based-app) ## [ODIN Integrates With HVAC Controls to Streamline Building Management](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/odin-integrates-with-hvac-controls) ## [Multi-Site Management Capabilities for Building Engineers](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/multi-site-management-capabilities-for-building-engineers) ## [Improve Your Building Management with HVAC Automation Software](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/improve-your-building-management-with-hvac-automation-software) ## [ODIN's Dedication to Data Security and Cloud Application Security](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/odins-dedication-to-data-security-and-cloud-application-security) ## [Create the Best Environments for Your Buildings with HVAC Automation](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/create-the-best-environments-for-your-buildings-with-hvac-automation) ## [Seamlessly Manage Your Buildings With Cloud Access Management](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/seamlessly-manage-your-buildings-with-cloud-access-management) ## [3 Reasons to Grow Your Investment in BACnet Controls](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/3-reasons-to-grow-your-investment-in-bacnet-controls) ## [How ODIN Simplifies Managing Multiple Buildings' HVAC Systems](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/how-odin-simplifies-managing-multiple-buildings-hvac-systems) ## [How to Scale Your BACnet Device from One to Multiple Buildings with ODIN](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/how-to-scale-your-bacnet-device-from-one-to-multiple-buildings-with-odin) ## [Low-Cost Software as a Service (SaaS) for HVAC Engineers](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/low-cost-software-as-a-service-saas-for-hvac-engineers) ## [5 Trends HVAC Managers Can Monitor with ODIN](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/5-trends-hvac-managers-can-monitor-with-odin) ## [The Past, Present, and Future of Building Automation Systems](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/the-past-present-and-future-of-building-automation-systems) ## [The Top 3 Tips to Streamline Your Facilities Management](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/the-top-3-tips-to-streamline-your-facilities-management) ## [How IoT is Influencing Building Management](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/how-iot-is-influencing-building-management) ## [Using BAS to Train More Productive and Knowledgeable Technicians](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/using-bas-to-train-more-productive-and-knowledgeable-technicians) ## [The 5 Things Every Building Owner Should Know About BAS](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/the-5-things-every-building-owner-should-know-about-bas) ## [The Key BACnet Accessory Your Building Management System is Missing](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/the-key-bacnet-accessory-your-building-management-system-is-missing) ## [How to Get the Most Out of Your Building Automation System](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-building-automation-system) ## [How Remote Building Controls Can Save You Time and Money](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/how-remote-building-controls-can-save-you-time-and-money) ## [3 Ways Your Current BAS Could Benefit from a Complimentary BACnet Product](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/3-ways-your-current-bas-could-benefit-from-a-complimentary-bacnet-product) ### Subscribe Here! 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