Hello everyone,
I am finally planning to build our own house with my family. I don’t want to do without a smart system and have already done some research.
Loxone is basically off the table for me because it mainly relies on its proprietary system and products.
Of course, I have repeatedly come back to KNX (as here in the forum as well). However, I am not entirely happy with it because I don’t want to have to call a programmer every time I want to make a change; I also don’t really want to buy the ETS license. Additionally, I want to integrate and network fingerprint scanners, Sonos, and a heat pump, but I haven’t fully figured out how to do this with KNX.
The house basically has two floors with an open-plan kitchen/living area, entrance hall, utility room, bathrooms, children’s rooms, bedroom, garden, and so on.
The following systems should be connected:
- Lighting (some dimmable)
- External blinds / weather station
- Underfloor heating
- Heat pump
- Music system (Sonos)
- Fingerprint access
- Video intercom
- Some switched power outlets
- Photovoltaic system
Since I am technically fairly knowledgeable, I want to be able to manage, adjust, and optimize my system myself in the end.
Does anyone have good input here? Or already experience with Loxone, KNX, or others?
Thanks and best regards,
Stefan
I am finally planning to build our own house with my family. I don’t want to do without a smart system and have already done some research.
Loxone is basically off the table for me because it mainly relies on its proprietary system and products.
Of course, I have repeatedly come back to KNX (as here in the forum as well). However, I am not entirely happy with it because I don’t want to have to call a programmer every time I want to make a change; I also don’t really want to buy the ETS license. Additionally, I want to integrate and network fingerprint scanners, Sonos, and a heat pump, but I haven’t fully figured out how to do this with KNX.
The house basically has two floors with an open-plan kitchen/living area, entrance hall, utility room, bathrooms, children’s rooms, bedroom, garden, and so on.
The following systems should be connected:
- Lighting (some dimmable)
- External blinds / weather station
- Underfloor heating
- Heat pump
- Music system (Sonos)
- Fingerprint access
- Video intercom
- Some switched power outlets
- Photovoltaic system
Since I am technically fairly knowledgeable, I want to be able to manage, adjust, and optimize my system myself in the end.
Does anyone have good input here? Or already experience with Loxone, KNX, or others?
Thanks and best regards,
Stefan
I also removed the light from my refrigerator. Where would we end up if the fridge decided when I need light... I use a cheap and simple oil lamp for that. It also helps warm the house in winter. Practical.
The electric starter in the car is gone too. I can still hand-crank it, you softies!
The electric starter in the car is gone too. I can still hand-crank it, you softies!
@Pierre
True to the saying: You can still make progress with a horse-drawn carriage!
Just look at topics like broadband expansion, digitalization, and "the internet is new territory for all of us"(c).
It’s no surprise that many homebuilders opt for the traditional light switch. They simply don’t know any other option.
P.S. I’ve never understood why voice control is always immediately linked to smart homes.
True to the saying: You can still make progress with a horse-drawn carriage!
Just look at topics like broadband expansion, digitalization, and "the internet is new territory for all of us"(c).
It’s no surprise that many homebuilders opt for the traditional light switch. They simply don’t know any other option.
P.S. I’ve never understood why voice control is always immediately linked to smart homes.
Mycraft schrieb:
True to the saying: You can make progress with a horse-drawn carriage after all! @Mycraft: Exactly, that’s why we have two horses
But before this gets too off-topic again, I’d rather not keep bothering you.
Pierre schrieb:
Exactly, that’s why we have two horsesAnd that’s a good thing. You’re definitely not disturbing anyone. There are always two sides to every story in all aspects of life.Mycraft schrieb:
And that’s a good thing. You’re definitely not a disturbance. There are always two sides to every story in all situations. Yes, but joining a thread like this and posting such a comment isn’t really helpful. This isn’t a discussion thread about opinions, but an exchange about a specific product.
As a vegetarian, I wouldn’t go to a steakhouse to lecture about vegetarian eating.
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