ᐅ Which LED spotlights are best for smart home integration?
Created on: 11 Jun 2017 10:48
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frank_gayer
Hello,
As I understand it, the recessed LED light supplied by the BUS system will only receive 24 volts. Is that correct?
Does it then make sense to buy only 24-volt LED spotlights, or is it better to use a transformer?
As I understand it, the recessed LED light supplied by the BUS system will only receive 24 volts. Is that correct?
Does it then make sense to buy only 24-volt LED spotlights, or is it better to use a transformer?
Well, he is here to gather information after all. However, there was already a suggestion to study this topic a bit more thoroughly. You should understand your system.
Otherwise, I can recommend the 24V spotlights from Voltus. They are easy to dim and provide very nice lighting. You can find a lot of information about this in the KNX forum, including general discussions on the topic. However, they are quite expensive.
That said, you need to know how your MyGekko system handles the lighting. I’m not familiar with that system. Depending on that, you will then need to decide on the rest.
Otherwise, I can recommend the 24V spotlights from Voltus. They are easy to dim and provide very nice lighting. You can find a lot of information about this in the KNX forum, including general discussions on the topic. However, they are quite expensive.
That said, you need to know how your MyGekko system handles the lighting. I’m not familiar with that system. Depending on that, you will then need to decide on the rest.
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frank_gayer11 Jun 2017 20:33Steffen80,
What does operating a smart home system, which you are introduced to, have to do with the question about LED spotlights and their technical specifications? Nothing, and that’s why your answer is as unnecessary as knowing about KNX!
Unfortunately, I am not familiar with the technical requirements of MyGekko and thought that maybe someone here knows.
What does operating a smart home system, which you are introduced to, have to do with the question about LED spotlights and their technical specifications? Nothing, and that’s why your answer is as unnecessary as knowing about KNX!
Unfortunately, I am not familiar with the technical requirements of MyGekko and thought that maybe someone here knows.
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Steffen8011 Jun 2017 20:50Your question is simply – let’s say – "invalid" and requires a minimum level of basic understanding. You also cannot get a driver's license if you don’t know that a car needs four wheels and that they must be round. Knowing how to open a car door is also useful when learning to drive. It’s not possible to answer your question because the question itself does not work.
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frank_gayer11 Jun 2017 21:13Then don’t respond like that; at least ask a follow-up question about what information is missing so I can provide it.
Hello everyone,
to ease things a bit. On one hand, Steffen is, of course, right. Without more detailed information, it’s impossible to give a precise answer. And when asked for clarification, you replied with “I don’t care.”
So let’s start with the basics. To answer your question, we need to know how you plan to handle the switching. MyGekko itself is a central system with interfaces to bus systems like KNX, DALI, and so on. The key now is to know what kind of actuators and sensors you have. Only then can we determine what you need to control your lighting.
From what I understand about MyGekko (it’s basically a nice bus visualization server with some input/output and digital/analog interfaces), you need to clarify how your house is wired. For example, if the cables are run in a star topology to the distribution board, you could install DALI or KNX drivers plus a 24 V power supply in the control cabinet. Running NYM cables to the switches probably won’t work because then you wouldn’t be able to properly control your “nice smart home.” So please provide more information and, above all, get at least an overview; otherwise, you really won’t get much further.
to ease things a bit. On one hand, Steffen is, of course, right. Without more detailed information, it’s impossible to give a precise answer. And when asked for clarification, you replied with “I don’t care.”
So let’s start with the basics. To answer your question, we need to know how you plan to handle the switching. MyGekko itself is a central system with interfaces to bus systems like KNX, DALI, and so on. The key now is to know what kind of actuators and sensors you have. Only then can we determine what you need to control your lighting.
From what I understand about MyGekko (it’s basically a nice bus visualization server with some input/output and digital/analog interfaces), you need to clarify how your house is wired. For example, if the cables are run in a star topology to the distribution board, you could install DALI or KNX drivers plus a 24 V power supply in the control cabinet. Running NYM cables to the switches probably won’t work because then you wouldn’t be able to properly control your “nice smart home.” So please provide more information and, above all, get at least an overview; otherwise, you really won’t get much further.
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frank_gayer12 Jun 2017 07:49Thank you for the explanation. That already helps a lot. I’m not going to make any electrical or electronic changes to the system. I will receive my "ordered" ceiling outlets and will only continue wiring from there. To make sure I buy the right spotlights, I asked what needs to be considered. As I understood MyGekko, a ring circuit is installed per floor, so there is an NYM cable from the switch to the ceiling outlet, right? Is it still only 24 V (79°F) then?