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Industry news, product announcements and KNX Userclub updates.
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Apr 2, 2026
KNX topology: backbone, line, and area without confusion
A KNX network is a tree. Each branch has limits. Knowing them lets you scale from a small house to a thousand-device building without surprises.
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Mar 31, 2026
Power supply sizing for KNX bus systems
An undersized PSU is the most common cause of mysterious KNX faults. The math is not hard if you take the time to do it.
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Mar 29, 2026
Surge and lightning protection for KNX bus systems
A nearby lightning strike can take out a KNX system in microseconds. Protection components are inexpensive and pay back the first time they save a building.
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Mar 27, 2026
Reading the KNX bus monitor like a detective
The bus monitor in ETS6 is the single most powerful diagnostic tool you have. A short tour of how to read what it shows you.
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Mar 25, 2026
The handover documentation pack that customers actually keep
A great commissioning is only as good as its documentation. Five documents that survive years of building life, and one that does not.
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Mar 23, 2026
Training and KNX certification: the path from beginner to specialist
The KNX Association runs a structured certification program. A short overview of where to start and how to deepen your skills over a career.
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Mar 21, 2026
KNX vs BACnet vs Zigbee vs Matter: where each protocol fits
Four open standards, four different design priorities. A pragmatic guide to which one to use for which job, and how to bridge them when needed.
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Mar 19, 2026
KNX with solar, batteries, and EV charging: building the energy hub
Self-consumption, dynamic load management, and EV charging are reshaping residential energy. KNX ties them all together if you plan the protocol bridges.
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Mar 17, 2026
Smart shading: more than just opening and closing blinds
Sun position, weather, glare, and energy gain all affect shading decisions. KNX can handle the full logic if you wire the inputs.