Before Smart Home

Learn before you build and stay on top of the latest trends in the smart home ecosystem.

KNX Buttons: How to choose the right ones?

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Choosing KNX push buttons can be quite a hassle, most importantly you want KNX buttons that match the design of your home and will be intuitive to you.…

Rok Prevolšek

News from Amazon and Google for your KNX or Loxone smart home

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See what new products and features Amazon and Google announced for your KNX, Gira or Loxone smart home.…

Nika Bergant

KNX IP Router: Connecting wired and wireless

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What is KNX as a smart home standard, what is the KNX IP Router and what are the benefits of its integration.…

Nika Bergant

1Home Bridge: The easiest way to Apple KNX smart home

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The 1Home Bridge is the easiest way to combine any KNX, Loxone or Gira smart home with Apple HomeKit and get: voice control, visualisation, geofencing, ...…

Nika Bergant

Top 9 KNX Visualisation Servers: The Ultimate List

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See the top 9 KNX visualisation servers and what makes them great. We’ll also add a bonus for fans of Apple HomeKit, Google Home, or Amazon Alexa.…

Aljaz Svigelj

Living in a KNX/Apple HomeKit smart home. What’s it like?

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Our Founder has prepared an in-depth article about his experience using Apple Home app for visualisation automation in a KNX home with over 200 devices.…

Gregor Rebolj

A mix of KNX infrastructure and Apple HomeKit as a primary interface is redefining “smart” in a smart home

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This article will show you the benefits of Apple HomeKit in your KNX or Loxone smart home whether you're building a new house, already living in a smart home or if you're a professional Loxone or KNX system integrator.…

Rok Prevolšek

#STAYHOME and DIY

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Build the DIY 1Home Box and implement voice control into your Loxone, Gira or other KNX smart home. It works by integrating a smart assistant such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home or Apple HomeKit in your home.…

Rok Prevolšek

Voice control for a KNX smart home

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The popularity of voice-enabled technology is increasing and it’s time to consider the options for integrating voice control into the world of wired KNX smart homes. Here is a selection of both commercial and open-source voice control solutions for your KNX smart home.…

Dejan Bukovnik

Integrate a smart assistant mobile app into your Loxone or KNX smart home

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Integrating a smart assistant mobile app (Alexa, Google Home or Apple Home) into your wired smart home is one of the most future-proof upgrades for your home. Since not all mobile apps are the same for your wired smart home (Loxone, KNX, Gira, etc.) we made this guide.…

Rok Prevolšek