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Living off grid made possible by KNX

There are many valid reasons to consider a lifestyle that's (more) off grid. As a homeowner, you'd be self-sufficient and independent from the uncertain energy industry, while also becoming significantly more sustainable.

Why every smart home should have a weather station

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Why every smart home should have a weather station

A weather station may seem a boring device that only predicts the weather. But did you know that it can offer you some interesting long-term data about your home?

Why choosing a future-proof technology matters when building your dream home

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Why choosing a future-proof technology matters when building your dream home

Not every IoT start-up becomes a smashing success. Avoid a smart home set-up that becomes obsolete and choose for a future-proof and open technology instead.

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A deep dive into security with KNX

Can we learn lessons from a major industry standard with regards to security of smart homes and devices?

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How secure are voice assistants?

Smart voice assistants are everywhere these days. But how safe are they really? We explain some of the potential security issues of these devices.

Alexa vs. Google Assistant vs. Siri: a guide to smart assistants

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Alexa vs. Google Assistant vs. Siri: a guide to smart assistants

The choice for an assistant might seem overwhelming. We dive into the three most popular speakers of the moment: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple's HomePod.

We're building a home: should we choose KNX or Loxone?

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We're building a home: should we choose KNX or Loxone?

For a newly built home a wired systeem seems the evident solution. In this article we compare two of most predominant wired solutions—KNX and Loxone.