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The difference between
Loxone & KNX
Loxone and KNX are both systems for automation or control of technical equipment in buildings of all kinds – whether in hotels, commercial buildings, restaurants or single-family homes. However, both systems have their strengths.
By comparing the fundamental differences between Loxone and KNX, we have clarified the question of whether a decision for or against one system is necessary at all.
The difference between Loxone & KNX
Loxone and KNX are both systems for automation or control of technical equipment in buildings of all kinds – whether in hotels, commercial buildings, restaurants or single-family homes. However, both systems have their strengths.
By comparing the fundamental differences between Loxone and KNX, we have clarified the question of whether a decision for or against one system is necessary at all.
Differences between Loxone & KNX
| Loxone | KNX | |
|---|---|---|
| Loxone manufactures software and hardware and offers comprehensive solutions in the field of home automation. | KNX is a protocol/field bus for which a wide range of manufacturers offer suitable sensors, actuators and software. | |
| Openness |
Thanks to numerous interfaces, it is possible to integrate a wide variety of standards (e.g.- KNX, DALI, Modbus RTU/TCP, EnOcean, RS485/RS232, DMXand 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, regardless of whether it is a commercial building or a single-family home. Thanks to the client/gateway solution, several Miniservers 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 installed 64 connections, you need an additional power supply for another 64 connections. In order to couple these two, you need an 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 KNX system’s intelligence is located directly in the actuators and sensors. |
| Visualisation | The visualisation is created automatically and is completely free of charge. | In order to obtain a visual representation of the building automation, an additional programming effort is neccessary. Also, an additional chargeable hardware is required. |
| Software | At Loxone, the entire software and all apps are available free of charge and licence-free – including free updates and free external access. | The ETS software for the realisation of KNX projects is chargeable. If an update of the software is necessary, you must order it again for a fee. |
| Configuration/ Programming | Configuration is quick and easy with Loxone Config. From +250 prefabricated logic blocks to Auto-Config, by which an entire project is pre-configured with just a few mouse clicks, to individual extensive logics, everything is possible. | Programming in the ETS software is usually complex and time-consuming. The programming of components from different manufacturers can differ considerably. |
Use Loxone & KNX – together
The good news is, you don’t have to choose, because despite all the differences: 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 a powerful KNX visualisation. Thanks to +250 prefabricated function blocks, you can realise extensive logics quickly and easily – if you have any questions, your personal project consultant will support you!
The Loxone Config: The intuitive configuration tool – also available for your KNX projects
Be inspired by the intuitive and powerful programming interface for your KNX projects – the app visualisation is created simultaneously and fully automatically. Configuring has never been easier!
By each KNX extension, up to 500 KNX/EIB group addresses can be integrated quickly and easily. Numerous other extensions offer interfaces for every application. Regardless of whether 1-Wire, DMX, DALI, RS485 and many more.
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