A modern smart home should support daily routines intuitively and efficiently because real comfort means not having to think about every individual function. Lighting, shading, heating and ventilation should work together seamlessly, adapting to the time of day, the weather, and the presence of people in the room.
This only works when all building systems are designed to interact – not when each trade follows its own plan in isolation. If systems are added without coordination, the result is often inconsistent behaviour, overlapping functions or unnecessary manual steps.
To avoid this, it’s important to think holistically right from the start. That includes defining your priorities, identifying which systems should interact and choosing a technology that enables this level of integration.
KNX provides the ideal foundation for this approach: It connects all major trades into one open, future-proof system and allows for flexible, needs-based planning. On this page, you’ll learn how to structure your ideas, avoid typical planning gaps and lay the groundwork for a truly intelligent home.