Assisted Living: using Voice Control in a KNX System
By Neil McCarry, IDES Ltd. Our long-term client, a young lady who has been severely physically disabled and recently bedridden, lives in a KNX-automated house that was originally installed eight years ago. On good days, she has a little movement in her hands, which allows her to use a specially-adapted tablet that sends IR commands […]
Blumotix Presents QUBIK Multifunction KNX 3D Keyboard with Temperature Control Unit
QUBIK is a new capacitive keyboard by Blumotix, with modern design and innovative performance. It is a touch device with 8 aluminum commands, and is designed for easy operation without visual aids to be really user-friendly. The keys can be configured with ETS to work in the most convenient way for the desired use. The […]
Elsner Elektronik Announces KNX eTR 101 Room Temperature Controller
KNX eTR 101 is a heating controller for the KNX building bus system. The switch-sized control unit is placed on site in the room. The controller automatically ensures the desired room temperature and enables individual readjustment via touch surfaces. The simple user interface allows use in both private and commercial areas, especially in hotels, where […]
Extron Announces New Ethernet to KNX Interface
Extends Building Management Controls to Extron Control Systems Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the KNX 100G KNX IP Interface. This compact IP KNX Interface provides control and monitoring of multiple building management disciplines with an Extron Pro Series control system. The KNX 100G provides bi-directional communication to control and receive feedback […]
Case Study: 5-Star Hotel in Greece Automated with KNX and a Custom GUI
By Flavio Sanches, ComfortClick. Euphoria Resort is an all-inclusive 287-room holiday complex that is perched on the seashore of Kolymbari on the Greek island Crete. Owned by the Mathioulakis Group, Euphoria Resort was opened in April 2018 and was designed for comfort and happiness, with modern and sophisticated rooms and suites, pools and lush gardens. […]
Siemens Shows Comprehensive Portfolio for Smart Buildings at ISH 2019
ISH 2019, Frankfurt, Germany, March 11-15, Hall 10.2, Booth 55 • Focus on smart buildings and cloud-connected products and systems • New version of the Desigo CC integrated building management platform • Intelligent Valve: self-optimizing, dynamic valves with cloud connection At ISH 2019, the leading international trade show for building, energy and air conditioning technology […]
Gira G1 Update Adds New Functions and Improves Door Communications
Gira G1 – the multi-talented building technology device based on KNX – can now do even more: With the latest release, call forwarding to the DCS IP gateway can now also be activated and deactivated using this compact central operating unit. It is also possible to control the LEDs via KNX communication objects and mute […]
Gira X1 Update Simplifies Sonos Integration
X1 release 2.2 – New functions and connection to Sonos The new release 2.2 for the Gira X1 contains various new functions. First, we have renamed the Gira X1 app. It is now called: Gira Smart Home app. Up to eight Sonos speakers can be controlled via the app, in addition to the user entering […]
Elsner Elektronik Shows Compact KNX Actuators at ISE 2019
The name says it all with the new “compact” actuators: The housing design is optimized for socket installation. There is one version of each function variant that communicates via twisted pair and one for KNX RF radio. The multifunctional KNX S1R-B4 compact and KNX RF S1R-B2 compact devices control one drive (up, down) or two […]
Control4 Expands KNX Line and Ecosystem with Support for Popular Keypads Including Basalte, CJC Systems, Ekinex, Gira, Jung, Tense, and Vitrium
INCLUDING NATIVE SUPPORT FOR POPULAR KEYPADS, ENABLING FASTER INTEGRATION INTO THE BROADER CONTROL4 ECOSYSTEM WHICH INCLUDES ALEXA VOICE CONTROL AND NEARLY 13,000 PRODUCTS Integrated Systems Europe 2019 Stand 10-N130 – Control4 Corporation (NASDAQ: CTRL), a leading global provider of smart home solutions, supplements its Control4® KNX® line by adding native import capabilities for popular keypads, […]