What's the optimal audio setup for a smart home? (Survey results)
#Before Smart HomeCheck out this research on wired smart homes (KNX, Loxone, ...) and what the ideal audio setup is, based on a user survey.…
How to make old cassette tapes play Spotify on Google Home speaker
#After Smart Home #Before Smart HomeI got a Conic cassette player from the 80s that was still in decent shape and working fine. Do you want to know how I made an old cassette player smarter?…
12 tips for staying secure for every smart homeowner
#After Smart Home #Before Smart HomeIf you follow the basic computer security practices, you will go a long way in staying secure.…
KNX and Thread: What's coming?
#After Smart Home #Before Smart Home #For PartnersThe partnership between KNX and Thread was announced in 2017, but what is the state of this strategic alliance today? And where does IoT come in?…
The Ultimate KNX Motion Sensor List – A Complete Guide (2025)
#Before Smart HomeMotion sensors are the beginning of every great smart home. We present a comprehensive overview of KNX motion sensors from different price and performance ranges.…
KNX Software: Which ETS license to choose?
#Before Smart Home #After Smart HomeKNX has a variety of software tools for configuration of your smart home both for personal and professional use. This will help you choose the ETS license.…
KNX Smart Home: 10 reasons why you need it
#Before Smart HomeKNX is an international standard for home automation. 10 reasons why you need it: #1 Mobile app control, 2# Centralised cotrol, #3 500+ manufacturers & more…
KNX Presence Sensor: Top 7 list and automation guide
#Before Smart HomeThe KNX presence sensor or detector is a KNX-certified device, used for presence monitoring and motion detection indoors. Here’s a list to help you choose.…
Apple Siri offline language processing announced at WWDC '21
#After Smart Home #Before Smart Home #For PartnersToday is the last day of this year’s Apple Worldwide Developers Conference event. Apple HomeKit had a special spot with updates we’ve all been waiting for…
KNX cable: Why and how?
#Before Smart HomeA popular choice for making your home smarter is KNX & the KNX cable is where the magic happens. Other communication systems: KNX RF, KNX IP and Powerline.…