The KNX bus system

The main smarthome control system is performed by a KNX bus system.

For new installations, I would always prefer a wired solution instead of a radio based solution. The argument that KNX systems are more expensive is only partially true.

Connecting to the PC

This is realized by an IP gateway from EIB. You should be aware, in order to change the IP address, you must switch to a USB or serial gateway. This is needed only once. So best to borrow somewhere.

KNX IP Gateway installed

You are able to control all knx compontents like universal interfaces, binary inputs, switch actuators, dimming actuators and shutter actuators zu steuern.

KNX universal interface KNX binary input KNX switching actor KNX dimming actor KNX shutter actuator

More real use cases can be found in several subtopics below the main topic “indoor area”.

Additionally there are the following topics related to KNX:

https://intranet-of-things.com/
https://intranet-der-dinge.de/