Which communication technology to choose?

[MDAR (Stuart Hanlon, UK importer of Velbus hardware)]

There’s are SO many threads on this subject.

All I’ll say is that KNX is not the ONLY option.

Please do a little search for wired systems and see what you can find.

But remember, always compare Apples to Apples

Just 2 examples -

More open alternatives to KNX?

In progress of building a house and have been investigating home automation ecosystems. Broadly my requirements are, in order of priority: Wired or mostly wired for core functionality (e.g. I don’t care if blinds stop working once in a while but lighting, heating and HVAC must be rock stable); Must be decentralized (i.e. no cloud; I’ll have a home server, but would rather things continue working when that inevitably goes down too); Either cheap or extensible with proper planning. And so KNX a…

Advice on Renovation Infrastructure

I’m currently planning a major home renovation, and I’m trying to make sure I have all my future home automation needs covered in the plan. I’m hoping some of you can help to validate my ideas. My goal for now will be to have whole-home audio, smart lights, smart heating and cooling, and a door cam and/or smart doorbell. Beyond that, I want minimal effort to add something I haven’t thought of yet. Here’s what I have on my list for the reno: Conduit running to endpoints and strategic nexus po…