Software Update: ETS Channels and Room Names
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. Last month I had the pleasure to attend the CEDIA Expo in San Diego. This was a really interesting show and it was great to see the scale and professionalism of the AV industry in the US. It was positive to hear the odd murmur of KNX when walking around […]
Key Digital Introduces New Drag and Drop Programming Method for Compass Control Pro
Key Digital celebrates 3rd generation GUI launch of Compass Control Professional Key Digital, the leaders in digital video and control systems, announces an exciting and visually stunning update to the GUI interface of Compass Control Professional, Key Digital’s cost-effective software suite that excels in video control functionality. Compass Control Pro, the most modern control system […]
Control4 Introduces Comprehensive KNX Solution at CEDIA Expo
CONTROL4 EMBRACES KNX, DELIVERING A COMPREHENSIVE LINE OF OVER 100 LIGHTING, HVAC, AND SHADING CONTROL PRODUCTS THAT EASILY INTEGRATES WITH VOICE AND AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL. Control4 Corporation (NASDAQ: CTRL), a leading global provider of smart home solutions, today announced the immediate availability of a new Control4® KNX® solution, including KNX support within the Control4 OS and […]
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 […]
Overview: Why the Use of KNX RF is Growing
By Jesus Arias, KNX Association The green KNX bus cable has been, for more than 25 years, the reference in home and building control. This physical support for bus signals, elevated to an iconic component thanks to the devoted work of thousands of system integrators, is undoubtedly the dominant communication medium in the portfolio of […]
Mouser Electronics Stocks STKNX Miniature KNX Transceiver for Building Automation
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the STKNX miniature KNX transceiver from STMicroelectronics (ST). Certified for the KNX standard for smart building automation applications, the STKNX is the smallest transceiver on the market certified for KNX TP1-256 twisted-pair connections, with power circuitry on-chip in […]
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 […]
Eelectron Announces New Range of KNX Actuators
Eelectron is delighted to announce the extension of its catalogue with a new range of KNX actuators: UNIVERSAL ACTUATOR 16 IN / 16 OUT PLUS (ref. code: IO16F01KNX) UNIVERSAL ACTUATOR 16 OUT PLUS (ref. code: BO16F01KNX) The products include the following features: Outputs – IO16F01KNX / IO16F01KNX – SD | BO16F01KNX / BO16F01KNX – SD […]
Product Review: Steinel HPD2 KNX Sensor
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. Working at a distributor means that I get to see a lot of product, but very rarely do I actually get to commission and test them. Usually, it’s only when something goes wrong and we need to help a customer solve problems. And even then, the majority of testing is […]
Trade Talk: Why Utility Metering Makes Sense
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. “Turn that light off! Money doesn’t grow on trees you know” was often bellowed at me as a youngster. My Nan and Granddad lived in a three-bed terraced house, and a quick count of lights probably worked out at about six upstairs and another four downstairs – so let’s […]