ABB Electrifies Leading Italian Educational Institution

Inaugurated in October 2018, the new Campus in Lodi of University of Milan, ensures smarter, safer and more reliable power for over 2,400 students and staff with low and medium-voltage solutions from ABB. From switchgear to circuit breakers, a range of low- and medium-voltage solutions from ABB have been selected by the new University Campus […]

WAGO Announces flexROOM Room Automation with KNX and SMI Interfaces

WAGO‘s flexROOM® Application was specifically designed for user-friendly room automation, allowing a building’s lighting, shading and temperature to be quickly and easily controlled. In addition to WAGO‘s standard I/O modules and building-specific DALI and EnOcean systems, both the SMI and KNX interfaces are integrated into flexROOM®, enabling a large number of room control units to […]

ProKNX Announces realKNX O-two Ceiling Mounted Stand-alone Voice Control System

realKNX – Autonomous Voice Control for Hotel – Private-by-Design realKNX O-two is a Smart Speaker/Mike for Voice Control in Hotels. It is mounted in the ceiling and unlike competing solutions, the realKNX system is autonomous – all software runs on the device. realKNX O-two does not require Internet or Cloud Services. ProKNX’s Smart Home Server […]

Assisted Living: using Voice Control in a KNX System

By Neil McCarry, IDES Ltd. Our long-term client, a young lady who has been severely physically disabled and recently bedridden, lives in a KNX-automated house that was originally installed eight years ago. On good days, she has a little movement in her hands, which allows her to use a specially-adapted tablet that sends IR commands […]

Elsner Elektronik Announces KNX eTR 101 Room Temperature Controller

KNX eTR 101 is a heating controller for the KNX building bus system. The switch-sized control unit is placed on site in the room. The controller automatically ensures the desired room temperature and enables individual readjustment via touch surfaces. The simple user interface allows use in both private and commercial areas, especially in hotels, where […]

Extron Announces New Ethernet to KNX Interface

Extends Building Management Controls to Extron Control Systems Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the KNX 100G KNX IP Interface. This compact IP KNX Interface provides control and monitoring of multiple building management disciplines with an Extron Pro Series control system. The KNX 100G provides bi-directional communication to control and receive feedback […]

Case Study: 5-Star Hotel in Greece Automated with KNX and a Custom GUI

By Flavio Sanches, ComfortClick. Euphoria Resort is an all-inclusive 287-room holiday complex that is perched on the seashore of Kolymbari on the Greek island Crete. Owned by the Mathioulakis Group, Euphoria Resort was opened in April 2018 and was designed for comfort and happiness, with modern and sophisticated rooms and suites, pools and lush gardens. […]

Siemens Shows Comprehensive Portfolio for Smart Buildings at ISH 2019

ISH 2019, Frankfurt, Germany, March 11-15, Hall 10.2, Booth 55 • Focus on smart buildings and cloud-connected products and systems • New version of the Desigo CC integrated building management platform • Intelligent Valve: self-optimizing, dynamic valves with cloud connection At ISH 2019, the leading international trade show for building, energy and air conditioning technology […]

Gira G1 Update Adds New Functions and Improves Door Communications

Gira G1 – the multi-talented building technology device based on KNX – can now do even more: With the latest release, call forwarding to the DCS IP gateway can now also be activated and deactivated using this compact central operating unit. It is also possible to control the LEDs via KNX communication objects and mute […]