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OpenBlue Companion
Dynamic technology for the hybrid workplaceOccupant experience app delivers the outcomes you desire
Create productive relationships between people and their workplace with OpenBlue Companion, a versatile work life app from Johnson Controls, named a market leader in building system integration. Attract and retain employees and tenants. Enhance comfort, safety and productivity. Manage space use for bottom-line benefits. Take your building into the future with Companion.
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Engage people
- Support flexible use
- Reduce hot/cold calls
- Increase productivity
- Make spaces smarter
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Manage spaces
- Support flexible use
- Reduce hot/cold calls
- Increase productivity
- Make spaces smarter
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Maximise investments
- Track occupancy trends
- Gain actionable data
- Support sustainability
- Optimise real estate use
Simplify your day with OpenBlue Companion
Multiple interfaces support a seamless experience
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Mobile device
For a personalised phone experience
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Kiosk/digital signage
Support for occupants and visitors as they move between spaces
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iPad in the space
Control a space directly – patient room, meeting room, or any space in between
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Desktop app
Alternative access via your desktop
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Start here for a hybrid-friendly office
Three focus areas should be at the top of your list to create an office that works for all employees, on-site and remote. Workspace allocation, air quality and touchless technology are summarised in our handy infographic. And get full details to support your business case in this quick-read article.
Expand with ease
Quickly and easily add features, including integrations with top service providers. And Companion scales smoothly from one location to a global enterprise, incorporating industry best practices for data security and privacy. The subscription model ensures services are tailored to your specific needs.
- Custom branding options make the app your own
- Employees and tenants download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store
- Administrators get information and reports via the intuitive web portal
- Johnson Controls integration and deployment experts provide ongoing support
Request a demo
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BUILDINGS article: Keys to a successful hybrid office
Here’s a look at expected—and unexpected—steps to optimise your office for health, comfort and collaboration. See why empowering occupants to affect building controls matters.
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Measure building performance
Companion offers out-of-the-box and tailored reporting to help you track progress toward key goals. Paired with OpenBlue Enterprise Manager, Companion delivers powerful insights into how spaces are occupied and used, cross-referenced with energy consumption and other data. Create a data-rich picture of your facility, drawing on all your existing systems.
Work with a market leader in smart building IoT
Independent researchers have named Johnson Controls a market leader in building system integration platforms. Green Quadrant: IoT Platforms for Smart Buildings 2022, released in January 2022 by Verdantix, highlights Johnson Controls strengths in space booking and comfort management— thanks to occupant-facing apps such as Companion.
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