ekinex Expands its KNX Product Range for HVAC Applications
ekinex®, the Italian SBS brand focused on the manufacturing of KNX devices, is expanding its range of HVAC solutions. The ekinex® KNX product range includes pushbuttons with thermostat function, room temperature controllers (also with humidity sensor) for many different applications, touch-displays, actuators / controllers for fancoil and electrothermal actuators, controllers for mixing groups as well […]
Legrand Offers KNX Integration For Nuvo Whole Home Audio System
Global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, Legrand has announced the integration of KNX, the worldwide communications protocol for smart home devices, into its Nuvo Player Portfolio whole home audio system products via a free firmware update. Legrand’s whole home audio system is designed for demanding music enthusiasts for installation by professionals. All connected […]
Profile: Rafal Borek, Home of Technologies
By Yasmin Hashmi, KNXtoday. Rafal Borek is the director of Home of Technologies (HoT), a value-added distributor of electrical and engineering components with a focus on building and home automation. He is a KNX and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) solutions expert and head teacher at the HoT training centre, and his main focus is to […]
Thinka Announces its Thinka-ECHO Bridge Between KNX and Alexa
Thinka, a Dutch tech company with focus on Home Automation, has announced its Thinka-ECHO: A bridge between KNX and Alexa. Alexa is Amazon’s digital assistant which comes with both Amazon Echo and Echo dot, and is available in the US, UK and Germany, but will soon support more languages. Controlling KNX by voice commands will […]
Weinzierl Shows New KNX Devices at ISH 2017
EnOcean GAteway, Line Coupler and USB Interface As the first KNX EnOcean gateway in the market, the new KNX ENO 636 secure supports the encrypted radio communication with EnOcean devices: – Secure bidirectional radio communication with Rolling Code (RLC) – Easy commissioning as usual – more safety without loss of comfort – Encryption can be […]
Case Study: KNX-controlled Super House in Melbourne Australia
By Richard Sagar, Sagar Smart Homes. This triple award-winning high-end project combines off-grid living with unbridled luxury. Based in Melbourne, Australia, the Melbourne Super House has allowed the homeowners to realise a lifetime of dreams, and features a fully integrated automation system to complement the needs of the property, made possible via the versatility of […]
GEZE Launches New BACnet and KNX System Solutions Designed Specially for Façade Installation
At the BAU trade fair 2017, GEZE presented new, innovative products and system solutions that turn buildings into Smart Buildings. GEZE introduced complete door and window systems as ‘smart solutions’. They improve the comfort, security and energy efficiency of our work and home environments. The highlights of the trade fair presentation included an innovative building […]
nomos system Announces B2B Development Platform Version of its IoT Automation Software at ISE 2017
KNX Association Stand 9-F170, ISE 2017 nomos system AG, a patented Internet of Things (IoT) automation software platform provider, announces today at Integrated Systems Europe the B2B development platform to liberate IoT interoperability, because let’s face it, many clients and property owners are feeling excluded from their system, and describe the usability often as sluggish. […]
DIVUS Presents its HEARBEAT Solution for Secure KNX Building Automation at ISE 2017
KNX Association Stand 9-F170, ISE 2017 The solution for your stable, secure, and controlled network. DIVUS HEARTBEAT is a hardware software solution, composed of a PoE+ enabled managed switch and an innovative manager for KNX CONTROL. Integrated into the network, it creates a secure area for building automation, the “DIVUS SECURE NET”… A protected intranet, […]
Elsner Electronic Shows KNX B8-TH Interface at ISE 2017
The KNX B8-TH is an extremely compact interface that fits into any switch box. Via eight binary inputs, contacts for example for windows can be integrated into the KNX building bus system. Connected push buttons can be used for dimming, switching or up/down movement. An input designed for a temperature feed probe is used for […]