Loxone and KNX - both are systems for the automation or control of technical equipment in buildings of all kinds, such as hotels, commercial buildings, restaurants or single-family homes. Both systems have their individual strengths.
We clarify the differences and the question whether a decision for or against one system is necessary and how these systems are compatible with the mailboxes of Briefkasten Manufaktur Lippe GmbH.
Differences between Loxone & KNX
| Loxone | KNX | |
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| Loxone is a manufacturer of software and hardware and offers complete solutions in the field of building automation. | KNX is a protocol/fieldbus for which a wide variety of manufacturers offer suitable sensors, actuators and software. | |
| Openness |
Thanks to the numerous interfaces it is possible to integrate different standards (e.g. KNX, DALI, Modbus RTU/TCP, EnOcean, RS485/RS232, DMX and many more). Furthermore, Loxone is officially certified by Apple HomeKit, Bosch-Siemens, Belimo and other manufacturers. |
KNX is an open protocol. Various manufacturers offer numerous products for KNX installations. |
| Scalability | Your Loxone project is freely scalable, whether it is a commercial building or a single-family home. Thanks to the client-gateway solution, several miniserver can work in a network and even across locations. | You can scale a KNX system relatively freely depending on the area of application, desired functionality and scope. If you have attached 64 connections, you will need another power supply for another 64 connections. To then couple these two, you will need another extra Power Supply. |
| Intelligence | The Miniserver is the central element of the Loxone home and building automation. It takes over the entire control and automation. |
The intelligence of the KNX system sits directly in the actuators and sensors.
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| Visualization | The visualization is created automatically and is completely free of charge. | To get a visual representation of the building automation, an additional programming effort is necessary. Additional hardware for which a fee is charged is also required. |
| Software | With Loxone, the entire software as well as all apps are available free of charge and license-free - including free updates and free external access. | The ETS software for the realization of KNX projects is subject to a fee. If an update of the software is necessary, you have to order it again with costs. |
| Configuration / Programming | The configuration is easy and fast with the Loxone Config. From +250 prefabricated logic blocks to Auto-Config, with which an entire project is preconfigured with just a few mouse clicks, to individual extensive logics, everything is possible. | Programming in the ETS software is usually complex and time-consuming. At the same time, the programming of components from different manufacturers can differ greatly. |
Use Loxone & KNX together
The good news: You don't have to decide. Thanks to the openness of the Loxone system, the advantages of both solutions can be combined.
Add a Loxone Miniserver to your KNX installations and benefit from one of the best KNX visualizations on the market. Thanks to +250 prefabricated program modules you can realize extensive logics - if you have any questions, your project consultant will support you!
The Loxone Config: An intuitive configuration tool - also for your KNX projects. Experience a powerful programming interface for your KNX projects - the app visualization is created automatically. There is no easier way to configure!
With each KNX extension up to 500 KNX/EIB group addresses can be easily integrated. Numerous other extensions offer interfaces for every application, such as 1-Wire, DMX, DALI, RS485 and many more.
Compatibility with the letterboxes of Briefkasten Manufaktur Lippe GmbH
The advanced technologies of Loxone and KNX also offer advantages for owners of letterboxes from Briefkasten Manufaktur Lippe GmbH. Learn more about how your mailbox can be intelligently integrated into your building automation system to receive notifications of incoming mail, security features and more.
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