Overview
Johnson Controls is a global provider of integrated building technologies, software, and services that transform buildings into smarter, healthier, and more sustainable assets. The company’s product ecosystem includes the Metasys Building Automation System (Metasys 15.0), the OpenBlue digital platform and suite of applications, HVAC equipment, security systems (access control, intrusion, video), and lifecycle services (operations, maintenance, parts, and training). Johnson Controls emphasizes scalable enterprise deployments, data-driven energy management, multi-server resilience, and integrated cybersecurity to support complex campuses, large portfolios, and validated environments. Its offerings target facility modernization, operational efficiency, and decarbonization across industries, with technical documentation and product bulletins available on docs.johnsoncontrols.com.
Key Features
Metasys 15.0 — Scalable BAS
Metasys 15.0 supports large campus and multi-site deployments (up to ~1,000 IP devices per server), multi-server redundancy for 24/7 data resilience, faster configuration, and reduced infrastructure costs.
Energy Management Suite (integrated analytics)
Embedded dashboards and analytics (three-click energy insights) for energy optimization, decarbonization guidance, and faster decision-making.
OpenBlue Digital Platform
An AI-driven open data platform that consolidates OT and building data from many sources, enabling portfolio-level visibility, autonomous controls, workplace experience apps, and ROI-focused services.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Cyber Health Dashboard, encrypted communications, zero-trust practices, and compliance features (e.g., UL listings, validated environment records) to support secure deployments.
Integration & Open Protocols
Broad third-party protocol support (BACnet revisions, industry standards) to facilitate interoperability with other manufacturers’ devices and systems.
Mobile and Remote Access / Visualization
Web/mobile-accessible interfaces, Graphics+ visualizations, and advanced reporting (ARS) for remote monitoring and decision support.
Who Can Use This Tool?
- Facility Managers:Monitor and optimize building systems with centralized dashboards and reporting.
- Building Owners/Operators:Drive portfolio-level energy savings, ROI, and resilience through OpenBlue and Metasys.
- Contractors & Integrators:Deploy, configure, and integrate Metasys and OpenBlue solutions across buildings and campuses.
- IT & Security Teams:Manage cybersecurity posture, integrations, and secure operations for OT/IT convergence.
Pricing Plans
Pricing information is not available yet.
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- ✓Comprehensive, enterprise-grade product portfolio across HVAC, BAS (Metasys), security, and digital services (OpenBlue).
- ✓Metasys 15.0 offers strong scalability (up to ~1,000 IP devices per server), multi-server redundancy, and reduced infrastructure costs.
- ✓OpenBlue: AI-enabled portfolio-level data platform delivering energy savings and ROI.
- ✓Strong documentation and product bulletins on docs.johnsoncontrols.com for technical audiences and compliance guidance.
- ✓Emphasis on cybersecurity (Cyber Health Dashboard, zero-trust) and validated-environment capabilities.
✗ Cons
- ✗No transparent public pricing or plan tables; pricing requires enterprise sales.
- ✗Enterprise deployments can be complex; many components require authorized technicians or representatives for installation and licensing.
- ✗Some technical content lives in separate docs portal with access/navigation controls.
