Trade talk: Will the Data Network Replace Twisted-Pair as the Communications Medium for KNX?
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. Another year has passed, 2019 is here. After a wonderful few days hiding out in deepest Wales with only the noise of the occasional sheep to break the silence, normal life has resumed. The journey to Wales had all the hallmarks of that ‘Hot Fuzz’ moment on the train […]
Case study: KNX Controls Kerenzerberg Sports Centre, Switzerland
By Franco A. Bonutto, Soltris Gebäudesystemtechnik. The Kerenzerberg sports centre lies on a high plateau above Lake Walen, in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland. Among the sports on offer are rowing, boxing, gymnastics, martial arts, crossbow, volleyball, climbing, swimming, aquafit and zumba – in fact almost all popular sports for youth and grassroots sport are […]
Weinzierl Introduces Compact KNX Devices Supporting KNX IP Secure at ISE 2019
Stand 9-F120, ISE 2019 • KNX IP Interface 732 secure and KNX IP Router 752 secure to improve security for KNX installations • Compact size with 18mm width, powered by the KNX Bus After the introduction of one of the first KNX devices supporting KNX Data Security at light+building 2018, Weinzierl Engineering GmbH introduces two […]
Trade Talk: Monitoring Water Leaks
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. According to legend, ‘Many years ago, a fine young boy, supposedly named Hans Brinker, lived in Haarlem, one of the principal cities of Holland. His father was a sluicer, a man who opened and closed the large oaken gates that were regularly spaced across canal entrances to regulate the […]
Opportunities: Why KNX can Assist with Independent Living
By Paul Foulkes, Wago. Using technology to help people maintain their independence is a hot topic, and next March we see an event at the Birmingham NEC dedicated entirely to the subject. Smart Home for Independent Living will be running alongside Naidex , Europe’s largest event for the disability sector. Smart home technology for assisted […]
ABB Unveils Connected Solutions for Smarter Homes at IFA 2018
At IFA 2018, the world’s most important trade fair for consumer and home electronics, ABB showcases its latest innovations and bespoke solutions with focus on digitalization, safety and security and interoperability within the smart home sector From August 31 to September 5, in Berlin, Germany, intelligent and connected devices for residential homes, artificial intelligence and […]
GePro Offers KNX-MAT Signal and Alarm Panel with Extension Key
The signal and alarm panel KNX-MAT with its 11 RGB-LED, buzzer and acknowledgement button can now be supplemented with the key-operated switch. This is linked with the KNX-MAT with a prefabricated cable with a 4-pole screw connection. The cable can be extended. The key-operated switch is available with different locks. A 5 mm LED in […]
Blumotix Offers Doory KNX Smart Lock for Bed & Breakfasts and Hotels
Blumotix has designed and produced a new access control system that allows you to enter a tourist accommodation by providing the credentials received via SMS. Doory is an intelligent numeric keypad that can receive a new access code from a remote Smartphone, to facilitate the check-in without receptionist. The code can be programmed using a […]
Interview: Joost Demarest on KNX Secure
With the threat of hacking ever-present, KNX Association has developed KNX Secure – a robust security solution for wired-, wireless- and IP-based installations. In this exclusive interview with KNXtoday, KNX Association CFO & CTO, Joost Demarest, talks strategy and implementation. KNXtoday: Why is security a priority for KNX Association? JD: In the past, there was […]
Highlights from Light + Building 2018 – Part 5: KNX Secure
By Yasmin Hashmi, KNXtoday In Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 of this five-part series on highlights from the recent Light + Building show in Frankfurt, we presented a selection of KNX products and technologies ranging from new user interfaces, to HVAC, lighting and shading; system programming, servers, gateways, sensors and the IoT. The common […]