Bosch Releases IoT Gateway Software Version 9.0

Version 9.0 of the Bosch IoT Gateway Software has been officially released. The new release comes with support for the OSGi R6 specification, device access and automation APIs, as well as support for new protocols. As of release 9.0, the former ProSyst mBS and mBS Smart Home products have been rebranded and merged into one […]

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 […]

Renesas Electronics Implements KNX Protocol Over G3-PLC to Simplify Building Automation Network Extension for Smart Buildings

Proof of Concept at embedded world 2019 Highlights G3-PLC Modem Solution with KNX Protocol to Usher In a New Era of Smart Buildings at Reduced Cost Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced it has implemented KNX protocol on its G3-PLC™ powerline communication (PLC) solution. Based on the Powerline […]

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. […]

Trade Talk: The Art of Clear and Accurate Documentation

By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. It is a constant source of joy to me just how bad some people are at giving directions. ‘If you go up here about half a mile, you’ll see a turning on the left – it’s not that one. Go another half a mile or so and you’ll see […]

Solutions: Common Problems with KNX Projects and How to Solve them

By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. The KNX stand at the ISE show last week was constantly busy with integrators from around the world wanting to find out more about KNX and the products from manufacturers. It’s always great to support both new and existing integrators as they deliver KNX projects, and during the show, I […]

Gira X1 Update Simplifies Sonos Integration

X1 release 2.2 – New functions and connection to Sonos The new release 2.2 for the Gira X1 contains various new functions. First, we have renamed the Gira X1 app. It is now called: Gira Smart Home app. Up to eight Sonos speakers can be controlled via the app, in addition to the user entering […]

Control4 Expands KNX Line and Ecosystem with Support for Popular Keypads Including Basalte, CJC Systems, Ekinex, Gira, Jung, Tense, and Vitrium

INCLUDING NATIVE SUPPORT FOR POPULAR KEYPADS, ENABLING FASTER INTEGRATION INTO THE BROADER CONTROL4 ECOSYSTEM WHICH INCLUDES ALEXA VOICE CONTROL AND NEARLY 13,000 PRODUCTS Integrated Systems Europe 2019 Stand 10-N130 – Control4 Corporation (NASDAQ: CTRL), a leading global provider of smart home solutions, supplements its Control4® KNX® line by adding native import capabilities for popular keypads, […]

NETxAutomation Presents the BMS Platform at ISE 2019

The NETx BMS Platform is an all-in-one building management solution that is based on open and standardized protocols and technologies. As successor of the NETx BMS Server 2.0, the NETx BMS Platform combines different building management functions in one product: • multi-protocol gateway • visualization • alarm management • trending • scheduler • logic engine […]

Weinzierl Shows Growing KNX IO Product Line at ISE 2019

Stand 9-F120, ISE 2019 KNX Multi IO: 48 configurable inputs and outputs  Relay extensions for Multi IO KNX Compact IO for dimming Weinzierl Engineering GmbH expands its KNX IO range of products. The two KNX Multi IO devices 570 and 580 each offer 48 freely configurable inputs and outputs. The relay extensions Multi IO […]