Hi,
I’m still undecided about installing home automation in our planned new build.
My requirements are as follows:
- Control of roller shutters or blinds (possibly window contacts to detect open windows)
- Control of heating / air source heat pump or solar system
- Control of a video intercom system via a tablet
Of course, I have looked into KNX and the material costs alone would be around 6000€ (approximately 6,350 USD). As an alternative, Loxone is mentioned increasingly often, although the proprietary format is a bit off-putting.
My requirements could also be met with a manufacturer-specific system.
Do you have any recommendations for or against home automation (in my case)?
Best regards
Acd85
I’m still undecided about installing home automation in our planned new build.
My requirements are as follows:
- Control of roller shutters or blinds (possibly window contacts to detect open windows)
- Control of heating / air source heat pump or solar system
- Control of a video intercom system via a tablet
Of course, I have looked into KNX and the material costs alone would be around 6000€ (approximately 6,350 USD). As an alternative, Loxone is mentioned increasingly often, although the proprietary format is a bit off-putting.
My requirements could also be met with a manufacturer-specific system.
Do you have any recommendations for or against home automation (in my case)?
Best regards
Acd85
SirSydom schrieb:
Of course, you can also avoid the purchase costs for the KNX actuators by breaking into the electrical wholesaler and taking them. ETS5 is copy-protected with a hardware lock, but like almost every copy protection before, ETS5 has already been cracked.I think you keep misunderstanding me. Apparently, there is a way to work with KNX using a free version of the software, but it requires some kind of workaround. I’m not talking about anything illegal, but rather something that some people do with KNX. In any case, I believe this discussion doesn’t really belong here.
b54 schrieb:
There is the Light version, where I believe you can manage 20 devices. You would then need multiple projects.Thanks, that’s exactly what I meant!
He still had a complete overview. All the wires were clearly labeled, and even after I told him to move a switch to a different location, he immediately knew where to find everything.
I was really disappointed when they told me, "No, unfortunately we can’t leave any more space for a cable tray. It’s already tight enough."
So for my future planning, I definitely need another cabinet next to it.
I was really disappointed when they told me, "No, unfortunately we can’t leave any more space for a cable tray. It’s already tight enough."
So for my future planning, I definitely need another cabinet next to it.