KNX and Matter: Position Paper

Joost Demarest and Casto Cañavate provide a high-level comparison of KNX and Matter, discuss how the two technologies can work together, and show why a KNX ecosystem is still the logical choice over the long term. Anything that helps with the democratisation of smart home technology is a welcome move. For thirty plus years, KNX […]

Assisted Living: KNX is the ideal technology

Simon Buddle explains how technology can help with the quality of care for the elderly, and why KNX is the ideal backbone. Old age creeps up on the lucky ones. So many tragically die before their time, before they’ve experienced the joys and wonder of a fulfilled life. Wars, famines, or the ravages of climate […]

Installation: enhance your KNX offering by integrating door intercom

Simon Buddle discusses why systems integrators should consider adding door intercom as part of their KNX offer. If you had to boil an industry down to a single word what would that be for KNX? I would be the first to say that I’m quite robust in terms of not crossing boundaries into other systems, […]

Snap One showcases expanded KNX integration with Control4 at Light + Building 2024

Expanded KNX integration with Control4 improves the home automation experience and increases business opportunities At Light + Building 2024, Snap One, the manufacturer of smart living solutions, will showcase the enhanced user experience and growing business opportunities available to KNX installers through the seamless integration of KNX systems with the company’s industry-leading home automation platform […]

PEAKnx and Airzone partner to offer KNX gateway integration with air conditioning systems 

PEAKnx, Darmstadt-based manufacturer of KNX products for building control (www.peaknx.com) and the HVAC solutions company Airzone, headquartered in Málaga/Spain (www.airzone.com), have entered into a strategic partnership in the areas of technology and marketing.  New partnership ensures a positive climate  The collaboration between the two companies is a win-win situation. The Spanish company Airzone, founded in […]

Case Study: KNX simplifies integration in Hotel Serras Barcelona

David Giménez Rueda describes how the flexibility of KNX allowed the upgrade of a top hotel’s automation system to produce fully-integrated comfort, luxury and energy efficiency that has paid for itself within its first year. Hotel Serras Barcelona is a five-star boutique hotel located in the heart of the magnificent Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, Spain. […]

Energy Management: making the transition to low-carbon buildings using KNX

Harm Elzinga discusses the energy transition and its challenges, and makes the case for using KNX-based energy management systems reduce our carbon footprints. Given the effects of climate change, the geopolitical situation, the need to reduce our carbon footprint and find more reliable forms of ‘clean’ energy, a complete energy transition has never been more […]

Energy Management: developing an AI-assisted smart energy manager

Jan Derua describes why Thomas More University of Applied Sciences developed an AI-assisted smart energy manager, and how it was done. Thomas More University of Applied Sciences is the largest university for applied sciences in Flanders, Belgium, and is spread across eight locations. At Campus De Nayer in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, we have courses in Electromechanics, Automotive […]

Schneider Electric introduces SpaceLogic KNX Hybrid module

With the new SpaceLogic KNX Hybrid module, Schneider Electric is revolutionising the integration of KNX with wireless Wiser products. Upgrade KNX installations effortlessly, without the need to replace or lay new cables. Whether for renovation or new built, in homes or buildings, with the innovative KNX Hybrid solution futureproofing a building has never been easier. […]