KNX IoT: Part 5 – creating a heterogeneous installation by using a KNX IoT Router
In the fifth of this series of articles on KNX IoT, Bruno Johnson and Wouter van der Beek explain the role of the KNX IoT router. Digital transformation has been one of the main strategy topics on company board meeting agendas for the last few years. The opportunity to develop digital services from cloud-based applications […]
Case Study: KNX and Control 4 integrate for unified control of Belgian smart home
Jan Martens describes the technology used in an award-winning project that integrates A/V with lighting, HVAC and security in Belgian smart home, House BE. House BE in the Belgian countryside combines brick, wood and concrete along with natural tones to create a stunning, contemporary property that offers indoor-outdoor living at its best. Internal courtyards, a […]
Keeping installations safe: the importance of security for KNX professionals
Steven De Bruyne discusses why every KNX installation should be evaluated for security, and what measures KNX Association has taken to ensure they can remain safe. There are many ways in which a building automation system can be attacked. The most typical is being hacked via unprotected Internet access, but there are other ways too, […]
Beginner’s Guide: Audio for the KNX professional Part 2 – Hi-Fi
In Part 2 of this three-part series aimed at KNX professionals without a hi-fi background, Simon Buddle looks at high-fidelity audio. Continuing from the last article in which I covered distributed audio, let’s now talk about Hi-Fi, what it is and how it fits in with the world of KNX. As I mentioned last time, […]
Large-scale building projects: KNX as the platform for sustainability and better human-building interaction
Paul Furtak discusses why KNX is ideal for translating complex large-scale building automation into a user-friendly platform. The smart building market, globally, is seeing a paradigm shift. This is in terms of how technology is being put to work to improve not only energy efficiency but aspects of property management, the amalgamation of device and […]
Business: evolution of the KNX IoT Startup Incubator
Jesus Arias explains how the KNX Association’s KNX IoT Startup Incubator is growing and helping new companies to innovate quickly and cooperate with other KNX community members. About two years ago, we started something new: the KNX Startup Incubator. Since then, the incubator has gained new partners, sponsors, service providers and, most importantly, new and […]
KNX IoT: Part 4 – the architecture of KNX IoT devices
In part 4 of this series on KNX IoT, Bruno Johnson and Wouter van der Beek explain the architecture of KNX IoT devices and show how KNX IoT is compatible with KNX Classic systems. Digital transformation has been one the main strategy topics on company board meeting agendas for the last few years. The opportunity […]
Beginner’s Guide: Audio for the KNX professional Part 1 – distributed audio
In Part 1 of this three-part series aimed at KNX professionals without a hi-fi background, Simon Buddle looks at distributed audio. Some people have a plan for life. I’ve kind of meandered through mine. At the age of 14, my only thought on a Saturday morning was to be at the record shop when it […]
Interview: Hans-Joachim Langels on KNX Germany
It may come as a surprise to some, but KNX Germany was only formed last year. In this exclusive interview, KNX Deutschland chair, Hans-Joachim Langels, provides an insight into the organisation’s founding and aims. KNXtoday: How popular is KNX in Germany and how is the market developing? HJL: The use of KNX is Germany is […]
Trade Talk: the importance of specialist programming skills in high-quality KNX installations
Simon Buddle looks at the four factors affecting the quality of a KNX installation and underlines the importance of specialist KNX programming skills. I don’t know about you, but I’d like to think of myself as a bit of a handyman. I can generally fix most things around the house; putting up shelves, changing the […]