Keeping Safe and Cool: KNX-assisted rental home control
Simon Buddle makes the case for using KNX automation in holiday and rental homes to provide comfort, security, safety and peace of mind. It has been two days of driving and stopping off for the night, but we’ve arrived in the south of France. Hoping to beat the heat, we decided to go on our […]
#KNXis35: the evolution of ETS
Michael Critchfield celebrates 35 years of KNX with a fascinating overview of how KNX Association’s Engineering Tool Software is developed and maintained. ETS is the one software tool to commission and maintain all KNX installations. It has been around for a long time; the very first edition was released in 1993 as ETS1. Since then, […]
JUNG offers Intelligent expansion of KNX installations with its HOME Gateway
By combining the Smart Visu Server with the JUNG HOME Gateway, JUNG unlocks new potential for existing KNX installations. Electrical professionals can retrofit smart functions easily and efficiently. Existing KNX systems can be seamlessly expanded using the JUNG HOME Gateway, with no need for additional wiring. When connected to the Smart Visu Server, JUNG HOME […]
System Design: driver hubs for LED lighting
Simon Buddle looks at the advantages of using driver hubs for LED lighting control to simplify installation and maintenance. The M&E world often feels like it is stuck in the 1970s. All around us we see people extolling the virtues of solar, heat pumps, IR heating, as well as a plethora of other new and […]
ETS: the evolutionary software tool
Michael Critchfield explains the need for revisions to major releases of ETS software and what the latest version, ETS6.3.1 will bring. With backwards compatibility to 35 years of KNX devices, and, in many cases, additional software to maintain this support, creating stable ETS versions has never been an easy feat. KNX Association has many stakeholders […]
System Architecture: the benefits of line couplers
Simon Buddle discusses the pros and cons of single-line KNX topology, and the benefits of using line couplers to support separate lines and power supplies, particularly in apartment blocks. As we move forward, the size and scope of all technical products seem to rise exponentially as in Moore’s Law. My Commodore64 personal computer would be […]
KNX Association offers 30% off an ETS6 license in May
To celebrate the ETS6 Roadshow in May, KNX Association is offering you a deal too good to miss. For a limited time, we’re offering 30% discount on all cloud versions of ETS6. Act now and save big! Get started with ETS6 now and get 30% off on a cloud version of ETS6, valid for: new licenses and upgrades to ETS6 all […]
Schneider Electric offers SpaceLogic KNX, Secure, Switch/Blind Master
Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic KNX actuators offer modularity and user-friendliness for KNX projects and systems. They are easy to select, configure, and commission, saving time and money in planning, installation, and maintenance. The master/extension concept allows quick adaptation and scalability to changing project requirements without affecting the KNX topology. These actuators enhance the reliability of smart […]
LePlan offers KNX Cabinet Designer – Annual License
LePlan has developed an innovative tool that instantly generates complete electrical engineering designs for residential and commercial buildings – eliminating the need for traditional e-CAD software. By simply entering the project specifications, users can automatically receive all essential deliverables, including the Bill of Materials (BOM), as well as single-line and multi-line diagrams. The tool also […]
Show Report: KNX with ETS6.3.0 at ISE Barcelona 2025
Michael Critchfield talks about demonstrating the new ETS6.3.0 at ISE 2025, and shares the typical questions and topics of interest that came up at the show. ISE Barcelona in early February was a great opportunity to showcase KNX, its members and their fantastic products, and ETS – the one commissioning tool for KNX devices. ETS […]