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 […]
Gira’s KNX Button Offers Classic Control of Smart Technology
The Gira KNX button, combining pure simplicity with smart functions. At first glance the Gira KNX button looks like a classic light switch. However, it can do so much more: i.e., function as a night light or measure room temperature. Matching the Gira System 55 and the F100, it’s suitable for projects that prefer a […]
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 […]
Elsner Elektronik Announces KNX eTR Push-Button Series for Price-Conscious Building Projects
The design of the KNX eTR 101 forms the basis for the new KNX eTR series. This means a fresh design, intuitive and internationally usable and awarded the iF Design Award 2020 and the Red Dot Award: Best of the Best 2019.That makes the series not only suitable for private residential buildings, but also and in particular for offices, public buildings and hotels with a […]
Basalte Ships Flagship Fibonacci Keypad
The new Basalte flagship keypad, Fibonacci, is now shipping for KNX and Crestron control systems. With an avant-garde design that is inspired by the golden ratio, Basalte again raises the bar in the integrated controls market. Basalte is a Belgian manufacturer of design products for the intelligent home. They are best known for their luxury […]
The Colours and Shades of KNX: helping the customer to decide
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. Choice is an interesting thing. When faced with limited options, it’s often easy to work out what you want. Presented with just two options, you could decide on the flip of a coin. Regardless of the actual result, by the time the coin has landed you will know your preference. […]
System Design: balancing the James Bond effect with function
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. It is beginning to feel like a very long year. This office desk of mine has spent far too many days confused by my Zoom shirt/shorts dress combination. It, like me, could do with a few days off from the ongoing low-level stress and isolation. We are, after all, […]
Zennio Confirms Committment to Innovation with New Product Releases in Q1 2021
Despite a rather complicated 2020, Zennio has made a huge effort to keep up with manufacturing, developing and innovating at the same levels as previous years. Committed to innovation, Zennio has announced the release of 4 new KNX products in the first quarter of 2021, with many others to follow throughout the year. Zennio Q1 […]
AVE Launches Room Controller KNX for Home and Hotel Applications
AVE Room Controller KNX is born. It’s a supervision and control device, absolutely innovative from both a technological and aesthetic point of view. Ideal for home and hotel, this device is unique in its kind: it combines in a single high-designed solution both two-zone chrono-thermostat with humidistat functions and the control functions that typically are […]