Lifedomus Announces KNX/IP Gateway for MyLifedomus
Lifedomus has announced an IP gateway to control KNX using its MyLifedomus automation system. With a simple, intuitive and customisable application, the KNX/IP gateway can control MyLifedomus smartphone and tablets (iOS , Android ) and all standard automation equipment (lighting , motors, heating), allowing you to create your own scenarios that can be started manually […]
KNX National Group Chile Sets Up
Following the drive for internationalisation by KNX Association, and the special focus on Latin America due to its potential, the KNX National Group Chile has been launched. KNX Chile is the third KNX National Group in Latin America. KNX Association organised an event in which the most active companies working with the KNX standard were […]
MarketsandMarkets Forecasts Home Automation & Controls Market to be Worth US$48.02 Billion by 2018
According to a new market research report “Home Automation & Controls Market by Product (Lighting Control, Security Control, Access Control, HVAC Control, Entertainment Control, Outdoor Control, Communication Protocols, Standards & Data Distribution) & Geography (2013 – 2018)” ,published by MarketsandMarkets, the value of home automation &; controls market was worth $19.15 billion in 2012, and […]
Aumüller Aumatic Joins KNX Association
Aumüller Aumatic GmbH develops, produces and distributes systems for both natural smoke and heat exhaust as well as systems for controlled natural ventilation. The systems consist of linear, chain and electric spindle drives and their related control and regulation systems and sensors. Their solutions in the area of powered smoke and heat deduction are installed […]
Lesswire Launches KBear Embedded KNX-RF Module
The KBear from Lesswire is a compact industrial-grade QFN wireless OEM module with embedded KNX-RF protocol and outstanding performance. It supports communication distances of about 500m in line of sight. It has a UART interface for serial communication and configuration as well as a one-pin antenna connection. The KBear module is certified for operation under […]
KNX User Group Hong Kong Sets Up
The KNX User Group Hong Kong was successfully launched on October 24th. Members of this User Group, which will promote KNX in Hong Kong, are ABB, Hager, HDL, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (KNX training centre), Jung, Longchuan, Suffice (KNX chip manufacturer), and TÜV Rheinland. Many events, such as workshops and fair participation, have been agreed […]
Weinzierl Launches New Website
KNX Developer Weinzierl has launched a completely revised and redesigned website for its KNX products and solutions. The company offers certified system software not only for Twisted Pair (TP 1), but also for Powerline (PL110), radio (KNX-RF) and Ethernet (KNXnet / IP). Its system software is available both as a standalone product and as a […]
Wago 750-493 Network Analyzer Integrates KNX/IP
The Wago 750-493 network analyzer measures three-phase power networks for industrial and building automation installations and home automation. The module allows direct connection to the line phase supply voltage and measures current consumption through current transformers in 1A or 5A. Then, by using programming libraries that are available on the web, a calculation of active […]
Schneider Electric’s InSideControl App Offers Full Control of KNX Installations
With InSideControl the user can conveniently control all the property’s features from a smartphone or tablet. Control of light and temperature, re-creation of scenes, measurement and visualization of energy consumption are some of the possibilities that the app offers. “Mobile devices are becoming an increasingly important part of everyday life and the demand for mobile […]
JLL Forecasts Investment in Smart Buildings will be US$18 Billion by 2017
New report envisions connected and sustainable cities anchored by automated buildings and infrastructure The world is getting smarter as smart phones, smart cards and now smart buildings are sweeping our cities, according to a report by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) that states smart building investment is expected to triple from $5.5 billion in 2012 to […]