Looking Ahead: KNX Board Outlines Vision for Smarter Buildings
At its recent General Assembly, the KNX Association elected a 17‑member board and unveiled a strategic roadmap centered on IoT, AI‑driven energy management, and Cyber Resilience Act compliance. Board members highlighted simplifying the ETS commissioning tool, expanding open‑standard interoperability, and accelerating IP‑based networking to meet sustainability and security demands. They also stressed the need to lower entry barriers for younger professionals and smaller projects. The vision positions KNX as the foundational, vendor‑neutral platform for Europe’s smart‑building transition.
Light + Building 2026 Highlights Pace of Innovation
Light + Building 2026 in Frankfurt gathered 1,927 exhibitors from 49 nations, drawing 144,767 visitors from 143 countries. The fair showcased cutting‑edge technologies such as AI, bidirectional charging, and connected lighting, highlighting a shift toward electrified, data‑driven buildings and adaptive...
MDT Announces New KNX RF+ Window Handle and Radiator Thermostat
MDT has launched two new KNX RF+ devices—a battery‑operated radiator thermostat and a window handle—both featuring the company’s DeepSleep power‑saving mode. The thermostat can be fitted to existing radiators, offers a boost function, window‑open detection, and an ePaper display, while...
Elsner Elektronik Offers New eTR Series of KNX Devices for the Hotel Industry
Elsner Elektronik has launched the eTR series, a pair of KNX‑compatible devices designed for hotel room service management. The eTR DND/MUR Switch lets guests toggle Do Not Disturb or Make Up Room via a touch‑glass panel, while the eTR DND/MUR...
ADI Global Distribution Highlights Control4 KNX-Enabled Solutions at Light + Building 2026
ADI Global Distribution will exhibit its Control4 automation portfolio at Light + Building 2026, booth B91 in Hall 12.0. The showcase emphasizes KNX‑enabled solutions, featuring a live Control4 environment that integrates lighting, audio, video, climate, security and power management. New products include Lux keypads,...
KNX Association Invites You to Light + Building 2026 – the World’s Leading Trade Fair for Home and Building Automation
From 8–13 March 2026, Light + Building convenes global smart‑building professionals in Frankfurt, and the KNX Association returns with a prominent presence across three booths. Attendees can claim a free ticket using code 72InP8n9L6Pb and explore dedicated Simplicity, Innovation, and...
Aiming High: KNX Userclub Jordan
The KNX Userclub Jordan was founded at the end of 2025 and currently counts 18 automation‑engineer and student members. Its leadership team runs monthly meetings and plans to expand to over 70 members by the end of 2026, while establishing...
KNX at ISE 2026: Innovation, Interoperability and a Booth Full of Energy
At ISE 2026 in Barcelona, the KNX Association showcased a 280 m² open‑concept booth that attracted both seasoned KNX integrators and AV specialists. Live demos highlighted KNX’s ability to unify lighting, security, HVAC and audiovisual systems through a vendor‑agnostic, interoperable protocol. The...