ᐅ Smart Home

Discover how smart home solutions can make your daily life more comfortable, secure, and energy-efficient – learn what to consider when implementing them!

Making a Patio Roof Smart

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SkyLord•24 Mar 2026 07:45

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derdietmar • 30 Mar 2026 14:44

Central roller shutter control with Shelly Pro Dual Cover

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Wallace91•13 Mar 2026 16:50

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Wallace91 • 13 Mar 2026 16:50

Integrating Electric Underfloor Heating with SMA Home Manager

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silverdok•6 Mar 2026 07:54

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silverdok • 6 Mar 2026 07:54

Energy Communities: Saving Grid Fees & Sharing Solar Power with Neighbors

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Edi•13 Feb 2026 10:19

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11ant • 13 Feb 2026 14:03

A Nuki smart lock on the front door can be convenient.

ateliersiegel•14 Aug 2022 09:15

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ateliersiegel • 23 Jan 2026 14:41

Sectional Garage Door Recommendation & Home Automation Integration: Brands, Drives & Smart Home

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FrankChief•1 Jan 2026 11:08

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In der Ruine • 1 Jan 2026 18:15

Smart Thermostats with Apps – Recommendations, Costs & Real User Experiences Wanted

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Seppi•17 Dec 2025 18:07

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Seppi • 18 Dec 2025 21:39

How would you install a light strip behind furniture?

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FrankChief•8 Dec 2025 07:23

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tomtom79 • 8 Dec 2025 15:20

KNX - Dimming Actuator and LED Causing Issues

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Azaleee•19 Nov 2025 21:20

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borderpuschl • 20 Nov 2025 08:30

Which video intercom system is best for a newly built single-family house?

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Hunter2605•1 Aug 2023 20:16

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Araknis • 27 Oct 2025 14:07

Somfy wall-mounted transmitters and Berker S1 switch system

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HausGrBo•23 Jul 2025 17:01

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Bau-Kai • 4 Oct 2025 13:52

Are there enough ceiling openings for KNX, LAN, and plumbing installations?

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adamarc•15 Aug 2025 05:06

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11ant • 18 Aug 2025 14:48

Video door entry systems with Wi-Fi functionality

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Dekkmate•7 Jan 2025 16:28

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andimann • 1 Aug 2025 08:37

How to smartly wire door/window sensors, push buttons, and LEDs? Home automation systems compared: HA vs. DALI-2 vs. KNX, etc.

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mm56789•21 Jun 2025 17:10

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mm56789 • 20 Jul 2025 09:19

Second Home with Smart Home System

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ArmanyCorrupty•9 Jul 2025 21:20

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wiltshire • 11 Jul 2025 09:28

Alexa announcement via Ring cameras

In der Ruine•23 Jun 2025 09:06

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In der Ruine • 27 Jun 2025 08:48

Which type of light switch is compatible with Philips Hue?

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FrankChief•22 Nov 2024 08:40

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kurzy • 21 Mar 2025 13:30

Smart lock for front door

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Budenzauber•8 Feb 2025 20:58

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ateliersiegel • 11 Feb 2025 13:27

Smart Meter / Smart Meter Gateway / Device Control

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Newbi23•28 Dec 2024 19:48

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sysrun80 • 29 Dec 2024 17:23

Smart Meter: What Now? Are We Facing a Cost Disaster?

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HilfeHilfe•19 Dec 2024 12:51

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nordanney • 19 Dec 2024 14:00

Looking for a wireless battery-powered video surveillance camera for a carport and front yard.

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Jesse Custer•7 Mar 2024 13:52

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Jesse Custer • 26 Nov 2024 18:10

Experience with Shelly Pro Series vs. Homematic IP Wired vs. Bus Wiring Systems

Stravanzer•24 May 2022 14:58

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Sahitaz • 26 Nov 2024 08:37

Experiences with DSL vs. Fiber Optic Internet?

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HilfeHilfe•20 Nov 2024 09:52

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hanse987 • 22 Nov 2024 16:48

Which voice assistant works best with Home Assistant?

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Gooosee159•7 Oct 2024 20:54

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nordanney • 8 Oct 2024 13:47

New Opportunities for Smart Home-Optimized Security Systems

Barley•28 Sep 2024 15:45

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Barley • 28 Sep 2024 15:45

Smart Smoke Detectors and Emergency Escape Windows

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Home2024•8 Aug 2024 13:50

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Home2024 • 9 Aug 2024 08:42

A New Era for the Fritzbox After the Sale of AVM?

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Bauherren2015•11 Jul 2024 11:00

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FloHB123 • 12 Jul 2024 15:42

"Smart" video doorbell and security cameras

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Taitv789•14 Feb 2022 09:38

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netuser • 15 Jun 2024 09:56

Measuring, tracking, and monitoring energy consumption

Tolentino•8 May 2024 16:40

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OWLer • 22 May 2024 22:02

Fingerprint: entrasys vs. ekey

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jx7•11 Mar 2024 08:53

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Araknis • 17 Mar 2024 07:15

We are planning our smart home in a single-family house.

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Schnubbihh•2 Jan 2024 12:28

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xMisterDx • 26 Feb 2024 01:23

Automated roller shutters in new construction

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helloBavaria•23 Jan 2024 15:15

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jens.knoedel • 26 Jan 2024 21:02

Who can provide KNX installation services in the Dresden area?

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SPATZ242•19 Nov 2023 14:23

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Harakiri • 19 Nov 2023 15:13

What to consider when buying roller shutters for smart home integration?

elknipso•10 Nov 2023 18:39

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xMisterDx • 12 Nov 2023 11:34

Eufy E340 Video Doorbell and Floodlight Camera

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FrankChief•13 Oct 2023 09:10

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FrankChief • 13 Oct 2023 09:10

KNX – Is the Balte visualization a good alternative to the Gira G1?

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gregman22•14 Sep 2023 07:57

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gregman22 • 10 Oct 2023 06:49

Occupancy Sensor with Data Logging

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Eagel22•29 Sep 2023 17:44

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Mycraft • 6 Oct 2023 14:24

Choosing a Smart Home System for Roller Shutters, Awnings, and More

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Stefan08154711•23 Jul 2023 22:02

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Maranja • 23 Sep 2023 12:32

Alternative to an old EIB system or KNX?

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Linda123•22 Sep 2023 18:27

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Araknis • 23 Sep 2023 00:38

Outdoor Surveillance Camera System Reolink – Components?

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2000youandme•8 Sep 2023 09:50

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Araknis • 8 Sep 2023 14:53

Is the touch panel compatible with the video intercom system? Are there additional components?

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2000youandme•7 Sep 2023 22:00

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Araknis • 8 Sep 2023 14:50

Outdoor security cameras without subscription and with neighbor masking options

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2000youandme•7 Sep 2023 10:30

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FrankChief • 8 Sep 2023 10:27

Preparing a Smart Home for Future Expansion (No Wireless/Cloud)

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Numrollen•3 Sep 2023 13:18

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HeimatBauer • 6 Sep 2023 17:52

Smart home Somfy J4 io – Z-louvers blocked at the control sensor.

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konne1234•20 Sep 2021 23:29

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konne1234 • 3 Sep 2023 19:52

Programming the Somfy Wall Sensor (SMOOVE IO)

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Tino Saurier•7 Aug 2023 14:35

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Tino Saurier • 7 Aug 2023 14:35

Fiber Optic Cable German GigaNet

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HilfeHilfe•3 Aug 2023 12:57

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sysrun80 • 4 Aug 2023 14:07

Recommendation for a KNX Smart Home Video Intercom System – Single-Family Home

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Antonio2908•25 Aug 2021 08:55

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Allthewayup • 5 Jun 2023 20:29

New Construction – Which Smart Home System?

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bonkers223•14 Feb 2020 11:38

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Araknis • 30 May 2023 11:09

External control of Junkers ACM 300-1

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Astrobulli•20 May 2023 09:58

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Astrobulli • 20 May 2023 09:58

Smart Home Roller Shutters / Venetian Blinds with Conventional Electrical Systems

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allstar83•11 Oct 2020 13:39

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Malle Zwabber • 19 May 2023 09:29

Gira "One" comparison with the Gira "X1"

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Allthewayup•13 May 2023 14:43

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Araknis • 15 May 2023 14:39

How to Future-Proof the Living Room?

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julia123•2 Jan 2023 13:10

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Kokovi79 • 2 Jan 2023 19:39

Smart digital property management using software. Any opinions?

eigenheimverwa•6 Dec 2022 10:43

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rick2018 • 6 Dec 2022 12:35

Looking for smart radiator thermostats

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FrankChief•2 Dec 2022 07:05

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netuser • 5 Dec 2022 11:25

Protecting External Electrical Cables – But How?

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C.beckmann1986•3 Apr 2022 11:35

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C.beckmann1986 • 4 Dec 2022 11:17

Positioning of KNX Occupancy Sensors in New Construction

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mr.xyz1•11 Nov 2022 14:00

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mr.xyz1 • 21 Nov 2022 13:23

Which smart bulbs are compatible with Matter?

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FrankChief•15 Nov 2022 12:43

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Araknis • 18 Nov 2022 13:42

Experiences with the iONA app and iONA box?

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Pinkiponk•7 Nov 2022 12:43

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Pinkiponk • 8 Nov 2022 16:05

Retrofitting Roller Shutters for Smart Home Integration in Renovated Older Buildings

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Westfale0101•15 Aug 2022 14:30

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Westfale0101 • 6 Nov 2022 21:45

Reliable Wireless Smart Home and Security System

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paulch7•6 Nov 2022 13:08

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Mycraft • 6 Nov 2022 17:14

Best overall smart home system

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TaiiTvv•26 Aug 2022 09:24

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JaiBee07 • 13 Oct 2022 01:53

Sizing of Sub-Distribution Boards (Electrical & Multimedia by Hager)

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netzplan•27 Sep 2022 10:49

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netzplan • 27 Sep 2022 10:49

Roller shutter control via remote control and Wi-Fi

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dajo1977•18 Sep 2022 20:40

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dajo1977 • 19 Sep 2022 20:25

Open Smart Home System "Prototype for Everyone"

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knalltüte•27 Aug 2020 10:48

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DaHias81 • 7 Sep 2022 23:43

Looking for an aftermarket surveillance camera system

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AlexKayn•3 Sep 2022 19:14

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AlexKayn • 4 Sep 2022 11:20

Wireless or wired smart home systems? What about the issue of radiation?

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Besenkammer84•23 Aug 2022 17:47

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netuser • 29 Aug 2022 08:56

Looking for a Smart Home System for Our Existing Property

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Gooosee159•22 Aug 2022 09:15

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Araknis • 22 Aug 2022 13:17

Which smart home system is best for our new build?

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Pacc666•24 Jul 2022 09:48

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kurzy • 11 Aug 2022 16:58

Wireless wall transmitter comparable to HmIP or MDT?

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squier23•25 Jul 2022 12:08

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squier23 • 30 Jul 2022 11:58

Which type of blind control is best for a smart home?

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Stromfresser•27 Jul 2022 11:26

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Tolentino • 27 Jul 2022 13:15

Video doorbell and surveillance camera for new construction

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Pwnage619•10 May 2022 19:05

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i_b_n_a_n • 25 Jul 2022 17:12

Bus cables and power cables routed star-shaped into the distribution cabinet

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netzplan•23 May 2022 10:46

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Harakiri • 12 Jul 2022 11:00

Looking for a video doorbell that is compatible with Alexa

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Pacc666•5 Jul 2022 09:05

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Musketier • 10 Jul 2022 14:28

Looking for: electronically controlled double-pole / two-way switch

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karl.jonas•17 May 2022 00:10

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JaiBee07 • 25 Jun 2022 11:54

Smart Home Preparation in New Construction

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Manatarms123•28 Apr 2022 09:23

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JaiBee07 • 25 Jun 2022 11:37

Wi-Fi across three floors: is it better to set up access points or use mesh repeaters?

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bortel•14 Jun 2022 10:54

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bortel • 20 Jun 2022 06:35

IP video intercom system connection

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Hensgen•14 Jun 2022 09:55

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Musketier • 14 Jun 2022 17:07

Automatic shading with weather sensor HomeMatic plus is activated too frequently

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Tx-25•25 May 2022 20:13

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rick2018 • 25 May 2022 21:29

Fiber to the Home (FTTH) for Single-Family Houses – Network Planning?

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Elias_dee•22 Apr 2022 19:36

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kbt09 • 23 Apr 2022 00:19

Network Installation for a Single-Family Home: Roaming Between Access Points

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Hensgen•20 Apr 2022 10:39

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rick2018 • 21 Apr 2022 04:28

Smart home system for underfloor heating in a KfW40+ energy-efficient house?

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Juicy1990•13 Apr 2022 21:19

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HoisleBauer22 • 19 Apr 2022 15:11

Venetian blind control – Centralized operation with sun sensor regulation

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Mabo111•8 Apr 2022 08:55

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Mabo111 • 8 Apr 2022 08:55

Smart Lighting Design in the Garden – Experiences

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DerGärtner•16 Feb 2022 16:37

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rick2018 • 2 Apr 2022 18:39

Smart Home Video Doorbell Recommendation

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Pwnage619•15 Mar 2021 09:57

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Fritsch • 23 Mar 2022 10:49

Tablet wall mounting – who has done it?

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BW MR BW MR•23 Feb 2022 13:57

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f_roemer • 15 Mar 2022 09:50

Smart Home for Older Homes, Wireless-Based, Seeking Broad Compatibility

ruediger42•9 Oct 2021 10:03

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Patricck • 12 Mar 2022 17:06

Retrofitting a Smart Home in a Single-Family House: Experiences

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ostseekind•9 Mar 2022 00:35

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karl.jonas • 11 Mar 2022 13:29

Small NAS for Home Use

In der Ruine•4 Mar 2022 16:52

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In der Ruine • 11 Mar 2022 12:49

Experiences with Eufy Security?

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Pacc666•4 Mar 2022 07:58

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Grobmutant • 4 Mar 2022 09:02

Which smart home system is best for retrofitting?

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Pwnage619•30 Mar 2021 08:21

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Mycraft • 3 Mar 2022 11:44

Smart Home – Do I Need One… or Not?

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nullhorn•6 Feb 2022 18:00

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nullhorn • 16 Feb 2022 19:27

Loxone Roller Shutter Control – Simple Operation?

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BW MR BW MR•3 Feb 2022 13:17

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i_b_n_a_n • 13 Feb 2022 23:41

Awning control via Homematic IP weather station plus

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Tx-25•2 Feb 2022 21:41

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Tx-25 • 2 Feb 2022 21:41

Energy management systems and control of washing machines, dryers, and the property

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HoisleBauer22•27 Jan 2022 13:18

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borxx • 31 Jan 2022 23:16

KNX single-family home examples for physical addresses (PAs) and group addresses (GAs)

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RotorMotor•24 Jan 2022 13:20

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K1300S • 24 Jan 2022 19:48

Prepare new construction for future wireless smart home integration

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Pwnage619•18 Jan 2022 12:54

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Mycraft • 18 Jan 2022 18:16

Being Matter-Ready for a Smart Home After Major Renovation

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Carlo300•16 Jan 2022 14:00

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Mycraft • 17 Jan 2022 09:30

Which smart home system is best for a new build?

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Pacc666•10 Jan 2022 13:46

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Mycraft • 10 Jan 2022 16:57

Smart Home Experiences with Philips Hue and Somfy TaHoma

Nixwill•24 Nov 2021 10:45

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Nixwill • 7 Dec 2021 18:14

Which smart home radiator thermostats are recommended?

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Pwnage619•29 Oct 2021 09:51

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Pacc666 • 29 Oct 2021 19:37