Essential guides (20)

KNX Wiring and Topology

How does the KNX topology work and installation guide.

updated 30 Nov 2022

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

How to Program Scenes on KNX

Detailing the different methods possible.

updated 30 Nov 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

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