Industrial Communications
KNX
An open standard for building and home automation.
IN ONE SENTENCE
It links lighting, HVAC, blinds, sensors and other building functions on a common control system.
In normal English
KNX is common in commercial buildings and higher-end building automation, with wired, RF and IP options.
Why would I use it?
Use it where the building is designed around KNX-certified equipment.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
A shared control language for the services inside a building.
Related terms
BMS, BACnet, building automation
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