Smart Home Knowledge
Answers to the most common questions about Loxone smart homes — cost, planning, new builds and retrofits.
Loxone or KNX? An honest comparison from a Loxone partner
Compare Loxone and KNX architecture, automation, device choice, engineering and project costs. Learn when a Loxone core, KNX or a hybrid design fits.
Retrofitting a smart home without chasing walls
Many German period flats and houses can gain smart-home functions without extensive wall chasing. Learn where Loxone Air, existing cables and a hybrid design fit.
Smart home from scratch: the first 10 steps
10 practical steps take a smart home from daily needs to tested operation. Plan priorities, budget, wiring, trades, Loxone and documentation in the right order.
Smart home without cloud: local and independent
4 essential parts of daily Loxone operation run locally through the Miniserver. See what works offline, what needs internet and how to plan reliably.
Smart home new build: 5 mistakes that become expensive later
5 common smart home mistakes in new builds that can cost thousands later - from missing cables to poor documentation.
Smart home heating savings: how Loxone lowers the bill
Loxone can reduce heating costs by roughly 10-30% depending on the building, using room control, schedules, window contacts and shading.
Smart Home – Comfort, Security and Energy Efficiency
Professional smart home solutions for comfort, security and energy efficiency. Automation of lighting, heating, security and multimedia systems to reduce energy costs and improve everyday living.
Loxone vs Apple Home / Alexa: what Loxone does better
6 clear differences between Loxone, Apple Home and Alexa for homes in Berlin: when voice control is enough and when planned automation is better.