JUNG Offers New KNX F 10 Push-Buttons for the Smart Home
New KNX push-buttons for the Smart Home: The JUNG KNX F 10 push-buttons look like a classic light switch, but master intelligent KNX technology. The new KNX push-buttons F 10 master both the push-button function as well as the rocker function. The rocker function of the Standard version enables additional control possibilities compared to the […]
ABB i-bus KNX Building Control System Provides Expected Energy Savings of 15% to NDB Bank Headquarters
ABB has supported the construction of the New Development Bank (NDB) Headquarters in Shanghai by installing an intelligent and integrated building controls system to manage indoor lighting, electric curtains and windows that involve more than 8,000 control circuits. Energy savings of more than 15 percent compared to conventional systems can be expected. Covering an area […]
Siemens Adds KNX Communication to its Range of SSA Actuators for Small Valves
New Siemens actuator line for small valves operates as quiet, connected multitasker • More flexibility thanks to KNX communication capability• Less wiring reduces cost and saves inputs/outputs on the controller • Ideal for noise sensitive applications thanks to <28 dB noise level Siemens Smart Infrastructure has upgraded its range of SSA actuators for small valves […]
CONTROLtronic Living Emotions app Turns Any iOS Device into a KNX Controller
The CONTROLtronic Living Emotions app for iOS provides a high end solution for sensor replacement with unlimited functionality for building control in one single app. Combined with an Apple smart device, it enables convenient control and visualisation of KNX installations. The user interface, as well as its configuration, are designed for easy and intuitive use. […]
Thinking Ahead: KNX offers an opportunity for landlords, including damage limitation
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. Pull up a sandbag and let me tell you a story – it’s about mains pressure water. One of many reasons why I have always worked with electricity and electronics is because, by and large, when it goes wrong there’s a bang, a breaker trips somewhere or a component […]
A Fresh Perspective: three ways that KNX changed my opinion of ‘smart’
By Luke Thomas, Ivory Egg. Until joining Ivory Egg, my idea of a smart home was smart plugs, off-the-shelf ‘intelligent’ lightbulbs, a few clever widgets on my phone and some home assistant speakers dotted about the house. Please feel free to scoff at my ignorance now! Fast-forward a few months and KNX has unravelled this […]
Zennio Confirms Imminent Availability of Z40 Touch Panel
Last month we explored some of the new products that Zennio will be releasing in the first half of 2021 including the Z35 big brother, the Z40. As release of this product is now imminent we wanted to throw some more light on it. In essence, Z40 is a bigger Z35, with a 4.1” colour […]
ABB i-bus KNX Technology Provides Transformational Home Automation for Specialist Disability Accommodation Project
An ambitious Specialist Disability Accommodation project includes a suite of automated features that give residents control and independence Sometimes a name embodies the ethos of an entire undertaking. So it is with DPN Casa Capace: casa is ‘home’ and capace is ‘to be able’ or ‘having the ability to achieve’ in Italian, the root word […]
Elsner Elektronik Introduces CasaConnect KNX Central Unit for Smart KNX Buildings
The new Smart Home & Living solution for more living comfort, security and energy efficiency in the KNX world is the central unit CasaConnect KNX. Using the touch screen and the smartphone app, effortless central operation of the building technology is possible. The central unit is communicative right from the set-up stage: the service technician […]
Basalte Ships Chopin Mechanical Keypad
Early this year, Basalte introduced Chopin, their first mechanical keypad after 12 years of exclusively making touch-sensitive keypads. Today, Chopin is shipping worldwide for KNX as well as a low voltage dry contact closure version. In a way, using Chopin feels like playing the piano. Push the levers up and down to intuitively dim the […]