Business: evolution of the KNX IoT Startup Incubator
Jesus Arias explains how the KNX Association’s KNX IoT Startup Incubator is growing and helping new companies to innovate quickly and cooperate with other KNX community members. About two years ago, we started something new: the KNX Startup Incubator. Since then, the incubator has gained new partners, sponsors, service providers and, most importantly, new and […]
KNX IoT: Part 4 – the architecture of KNX IoT devices
In part 4 of this series on KNX IoT, Bruno Johnson and Wouter van der Beek explain the architecture of KNX IoT devices and show how KNX IoT is compatible with KNX Classic systems. Digital transformation has been one the main strategy topics on company board meeting agendas for the last few years. The opportunity […]
Beginner’s Guide: Audio for the KNX professional Part 1 – distributed audio
In Part 1 of this three-part series aimed at KNX professionals without a hi-fi background, Simon Buddle looks at distributed audio. Some people have a plan for life. I’ve kind of meandered through mine. At the age of 14, my only thought on a Saturday morning was to be at the record shop when it […]
Interview: Hans-Joachim Langels on KNX Germany
It may come as a surprise to some, but KNX Germany was only formed last year. In this exclusive interview, KNX Deutschland chair, Hans-Joachim Langels, provides an insight into the organisation’s founding and aims. KNXtoday: How popular is KNX in Germany and how is the market developing? HJL: The use of KNX is Germany is […]
Trade Talk: the importance of specialist programming skills in high-quality KNX installations
Simon Buddle looks at the four factors affecting the quality of a KNX installation and underlines the importance of specialist KNX programming skills. I don’t know about you, but I’d like to think of myself as a bit of a handyman. I can generally fix most things around the house; putting up shelves, changing the […]
KNX IoT: Part 3 – the fundamentals of KNX IoT devices
In the third of this series of articles on KNX IoT, Bruno Johnson and Wouter van der Beek explain the fundamentals of KNX IoT devices. Digital transformation has been one the main strategy topics on company board meeting agendas for the last few years. The opportunity to develop digital services from cloud-based applications requires Internet […]
KNX IoT: Part 2 – the advantages of Thread
In the second of this series of articles on KNX IoT, Bruno Johnson explains how KNX and the wireless Thread protocol bring benefits to commercial building automation. Part 1 of this series on KNX IoT introduced the fact that the opportunity to develop digital services from cloud-based applications requires Internet protocol (IP) based network connections […]
New Free Online Training: how to prevent access to KNX installations
KNXtoday Editor, Yasmin Hashmi, previews the new free-of-charge 30-minute training for anyone about to enrol on a certified KNX Basic Course and needs to understand the fundamentals of system security. Any communication technology is a target for hackers, and this includes home and building automation systems. The demand for smart home and smart building technology […]
System Maintenance: why systems integrators must fight for panel access
Simon Buddle explains that when space is at a premium, design teams can be tempted to place control panels in accessible locations, with adverse consequences for system maintenance. We’ve spoken before about maintenance on jobs. It should be a standard part of everyone’s business. Systems, once commissioned and signed off, should naturally roll over into […]
Show Report: KNX at IoT Solutions World Congress 2023
Yasmin Hashmi reports on KNX Association’s impressive presence at the recent IoT Solutions World Congress held at the Fira Barcelona, 31 January to 3 February 2023. The IoT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC) 2023 was collocated with ISE 2023 at the Fira Barcelona, Spain. KNX had a large presence at both events, and was keen to […]