KNX Professionals: documentation sets us apart from the trunk slammers
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. ‘Trunk slammers’ is the term used by custom installers in the USA to denote a person or company who provides a simple, cheap in-and-out service with little to no design, programming or any other paperwork for that matter. They usually compete on price and swiftness of service. They are […]
The New Reality: using KNX to create virus-conscious buildings by treating internal spaces as a single environment
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. One of the immediate impacts that the pandemic will have on our industry is changes to the specifications on new projects. Even if the current coronavirus crisis comes to a quick close (which looks increasing unlikely), building specifications are still likely to be adapted to include some of the lessons […]
Zennio Invents the KNX Re-evolution with ALLinBOX
KNX has been a synonym for innovation and evolution ever since its conception in 1990. For 30 years KNX partners have come up with ideas and products to make the smart home industry more accessible. This evolution can be seen in the ETS software, in the use of new technologies, in the compatibility of KNX […]
xxter Celebrates 12½-Year Anniversary with Price Reduction on Pairot KNX Bridge to Voice Control
Hey Siri, Make it Cheaper to Control my House… xxter B.V., the Dutch manufacturer of the first Apple certified KNX-Bridge ‘Pairot’ in 2017, celebrates its 12½-year anniversary and release of the Pairot app with a big and permanent price reduction. Since the first release, the Pairot is on the market for €595 ex VAT. From July 1st, the new price will be €495 ex VAT. And of course, our installers can still count on a proper discount. […]
BACnet International, KNX Association, OCF, Thread Group and Zigbee Alliance Join Forces in new IP-BLiS Initiative
BACnet International, KNX Association, OCF, Thread Group and the Zigbee Alliance today announced they are working together to better align commercial buildings with users’ connectivity needs and to improve the integration of smart building products. The organisations behind the leading technology standards in the field of building automation are collaborating on this new initiative: “IP […]
Future-proofing: beware of smart home products with a limited lifespan
By Paul Foulkes, Theben and KNX UK. Not having to worry whether your technology is functioning as it should, whether it be your car starting, the fridge running or the boiler supplying heat and hot water, engenders a sense of security. If these functions are interrupted or fail to happen, the consequences can be challenging, […]
ComfortClick Announces Jigsaw KNX Server with Improved ETS Import Wizard
ComfortClick’s Jigsaw now enables even faster ETS import with an improved import wizard Jigsaw is a server for visualization, control and automation of KNX based smart homes. The improved ETS import wizard enables you to import the whole ETS project with just a couple of clicks, choose one of the many preset templates, and start […]
HMS Networks Announces New Intesis Modbus RTU to KNX Gateway
HMS Networks announces a new compact Intesis™ Modbus RTU to KNX gateway that enables easy and fast integration of Modbus RTU slaves to KNX. Fully configurable using the standard ETS tool, it targets small-scale room control applications with up to 100 data points. Compact gateway for small-scale Modbus to KNX integration projects Room automation projects […]
Bird Home Automation Releases IP Door Station with Integrated 1080p Camera
With the DoorBird D1101V, the latest IP video intercom from Berlin-based manufacturer Bird Home Automation is now available worldwide. The D1101V with one call button combines a compact, elegant design with DoorBird’s IP technology and comes in a surface-mounted and flush-mounted version. The smart intercom sends push notifications when the call button is pressed, and […]
J2 Innovations Launches FIN Edge2Cloud for Secure, Open, Scalable Connections to Building Automation and IoT Systems
J2 Innovations, a Siemens Company, launches FIN Edge2Cloud – a new easy, secure, open, scalable way to connect to building automation and IoT systems. ● Supports OEMs and their customers to comprehensively manage their FIN-based building automation systems once in the field● Avoids the need for a VPN and is easily connected to other cloud platforms J2 […]