A safer home isn't built around a single device. From knowing who's at the door to detecting smoke or checking whether a window is open, different technologies help protect your home in different ways. And with KNX, they can also work together.
That's one of the key strengths of an open standard. KNX allows products from different manufacturers to become part of the same installation, connecting access control, monitoring, lighting and safety-related functions. With the right configuration, these systems can support one another rather than operate independently.
Here are six solutions from the KNX ecosystem that show how different technologies can contribute to a safer, more connected home.
eelectron 9025 KNX Numeric Keypad for Outdoor Use
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Imagine arriving home with your hands full of shopping and not having to search for your keys. With the eelectron 9025 KNX Numeric Keypad for Outdoor Use, you can enter a personal access code to unlock your door, provided it's connected to a compatible door-release system. Designed for outdoor use, the keypad offers protection against dust and splashing water when installed with the appropriate mounting accessory. It also supports KNX Data Secure, which helps protect communication between the keypad and your KNX installation. |
Because it's part of KNX, entering a valid code can do more than unlock a door. Your installer could also configure it to switch on the hallway lights, for example, so your home is ready to welcome you.
AVE TS-SMART18ALS Supervisor
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The AVE TS-SMART18ALS lets you see who's at your door on a large touchscreen inside your home, before you open it. This 18-inch control panel brings together your video intercom and other smart home functions. When connected to a compatible AVE door station, it shows who's calling while also giving you access to functions such as lighting, heating and security controls, including those in your KNX installation. With several parts of your home managed from one convenient place, there's no need to switch between separate screens and controls. |
ESYLUX PD-C 360i/8 mini KNX presence detector
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A light that switches on when you enter a room is convenient. The same technology can also help you stay informed about unexpected activity at home. The ESYLUX PD-C 360i/8 mini KNX is a discreet ceiling-mounted sensor that detects movement and presence in a room. It can cover an area up to 8 metres in diameter, depending on its installation. During everyday life, it can help control lighting automatically. When you're away, your KNX installation could also use its detection information to switch on lights or send a notification if |
movement is detected. It's important to remember that this is an automation sensor, not a certified burglar alarm detector. For reliable intrusion protection, a dedicated security system with suitable detectors is still needed.
Zennio WinDoor RF v2 window and door contact
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Have you ever left home wondering whether you closed a particular window? The Zennio WinDoor RF v2 can help you keep track by detecting whether a window or door is open or closed. Because the sensor communicates wirelessly, it can be particularly useful in existing homes where running new cables to doors and windows would be inconvenient. When connected to your KNX installation, its status can be used for practical everyday functions. For example, your heating could automatically be reduced when a window is opened, |
or your smart home could remind you that a window is still open when you're preparing to leave. While the WinDoor RF v2 isn't suitable for use in alarm systems, it's a convenient way to stay informed about your windows and doors.
ise SMART APP KNX Axis
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A security camera can show you what's happening outside your home. But what if it could also help your home respond? The ise SMART APP KNX Axis connects compatible Axis security cameras and other Axis network devices with your KNX installation, allowing them to exchange information with other smart home functions. For example, if a compatible camera detects movement near your entrance, your outdoor lighting could switch on automatically. Or movement detected by a KNX sensor could trigger a camera to start recording. |
Instead of simply capturing events, your cameras can become part of a coordinated smart home response, with the exact possibilities depending on the connected devices and their configuration.
Gira Dual Q smoke and heat alarm with KNX module
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A smoke alarm is one of the most important safety devices in any home. The Gira Dual Q detects smoke and uses additional heat sensing to support reliable fire detection. If an alarm is triggered, it sounds a loud warning to alert people in the home. The alarm works independently of KNX, so its essential warning function remains available even if the smart home system isn't. As with any smoke alarm, installation and maintenance must follow the manufacturer's instructions and local fire-safety requirements. |
With the optional KNX module, the smoke alarm can also inform other parts of your home when an alarm occurs. For example, your installer could configure lighting along an escape route to switch on automatically, helping you find your way. Any additional automated actions must be appropriate for your home's fire-safety plan. The smoke alarm remains responsible for its essential safety function, while KNX can help other systems respond.
Six solutions, one system
Each solution serves a different purpose, but their added strength comes from how they can work together. With KNX, products from different manufacturers can be integrated into one installation, allowing access control, monitoring, lighting and smoke-alarm functions to support one another where appropriately configured. Some of these solutions support awareness and automation, not certified intrusion protection. If you need a dedicated alarm system, your installer can help you choose one that can work alongside your KNX installation. KNX gives you the freedom to choose the right solutions for your home without relying on a single manufacturer for everything. And with a certified KNX professional to bring the different elements together, your smart home can be configured to respond in a coordinated way, giving you greater awareness and peace of mind.
