Retrofitting KNX: how radio frequency technology offers a reliable and flexible solution
Simon Buddle looks at various KNX RF products and how they make it simple to retrofit KNX where no cables can go. Since my very first job, the electromagnetic spectrum has always been part of my working life. That first job, a paper round, like so many children of the seventies, represented that first step […]
KNX RF Multi: the next generation KNX RF standard
Jens Kamenik explains the evolution of KNX RF into KNX RF Multi, what products are available and how they are typically used. Traditional KNX installations have relied on twisted-pair (TP) cable for communication with KNX devices and powering them. This method is simple, reliable and robust. There are, however, situations where no cable, or at […]
Energy Management: using KNX to manage battery electric vehicle charging
André Hänel discusses the challenges faced by larger electric vehicles when it comes to charging, and why it makes sense to integrate this facility in a wider KNX installation. The use of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is steadily increasing. In Germany for example, newly-licensed BEVs for the first half of the year in 2023 exceeded […]
KNX IoT: Part 6 – using Thread for KNX IoT
In the sixth of this series of articles on KNX IoT, Bruno Johnson and Wouter van der Beek explain the how to use Thread for KNX IoT. 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 […]
Beginner’s Guide: Audio for the KNX professional Part 3 – Home Cinema
In the final part of this three-part series aimed at KNX professionals without a hi-fi background, Simon Buddle looks at home cinema. We’ve looked at how we might bring audio into our world. Multi-room audio is straightforward, requiring a simple understanding of cabling and basic speaker placement. Moving on from this, we looked at Hi-Fi […]
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 […]