Essential guides (20)
KNX Group Addressing
If you are new to using ETS it can be challenge to find a group address naming structure that works. Read on for two examples.
updated 30 Nov 2022
Shading Control and SMI Tutorial
A tutorial for controlling SMI (Standard Motor Interface) and shading using KNX
updated 30 Nov 2022
Lighting Control with KNX
An explanation of the different types of lighting control and how they work in a KNX installation.
updated 30 Nov 2022
Connecting KNX and AV
Control of the ‘critical systems’ in a building such as lighting, climate, shading, environmental and energy management with AV from manufacturers such as Crestron, Control4, RTI, Sonos, Vantage and others.
updated 30 Nov 2022
Keeping KNX push buttons in sync with the controlled circuit
How to ensure KNX pushbuttons perform the correct function when multiple buttons control a circuits by using listening objects.
updated 30 Nov 2022
Simon Says - Theben Solutions Video Library
In these short explainer videos, Simon Harvey discusses three Theben solutions.
updated 02 Sep 2022
The pros and cons of DALI for homes
help to decide whether a DALI solution is right for a home
updated 30 Nov 2022
What is an IP Rating
An expansion of the protection offered by different IP codes.
updated 02 Sep 2022
Choosing your home electrical system
One of the most important decisions you will make when building a new home is your choice of how it is wired, because, once it's done the decision is likely to be for the lifespan of the house.
updated 30 Nov 2022
A guide to the different KNX cables
There is a KNX cable for every application, find out which one you need in this overview.
updated 30 Nov 2022
A guide to using KNX over IP
The KNX standard allows for multiple communication methods including IP which offers some major benefits when scaling ip the system for large projects. This guide explains the different type of KNXnet/IP and how to use it in practice.
updated 30 Nov 2022
KNX Topology - TP1 256 - What is it?
The KNX association have update the specification to allow 256 devices per line. This makes KNX even simpler to be used in a smart home. TP256
updated 30 Nov 2022
KNX Device Interoperability - How does it work?
How do devices from different manufacturers communicate and what guaranty is there they will work together?
updated 02 Sep 2022
Connecting KNX and Control 4 with IP Routers - best practice recommendation from Ivory Egg
There are two methods of connecting KNX and Control 4 over an IP network; however, for the past few years the recommended way has been using an IP multicast connection through a KNX IP Router.
updated 30 Nov 2022
How-to Guides From the KNX Association
The KNX Association publish useful guides for designing and supporting KNX installations - here we have them to download plus a link to more.
updated 22 Dec 2022
KNX Thermostats for Heating and Cooling
What are the options for controlling heating and cooling with KNX?
updated 02 Sep 2022
A Guide to the Documentation Required on a KNX Project
An example of documents that will help organise a project.
updated 02 Sep 2022
Where Should Internal Temperature Sensors be Placed?
It's important to locate temperature sensors in rooms in the correct location for accurate measurements. So what does this mean in practice?
updated 30 Nov 2022