Garden in the evening sunlight with a lawn sprinkler and lightingGarden in the evening sunlight with a lawn sprinkler and lighting

KNX in the garden: automate, visualise and control

News of 06 August 2026

Taking automation outdoors

Building automation does not have to stop at the exterior wall. A wide range of outdoor functions can also be integrated into the KNX system and controlled directly on site.

Fabro KNX touch panel and other Elsner devices show just how versatile this can be.

Fabro KNX

Control KNX where standard touch panels reach their limits

Fabro KNX can be used to visualise and control irrigation, lighting, shading and other KNX functions. The robust 7-inch touch panel with aluminium housing and IP67 protection is also suitable for areas exposed to dirt and moisture. Fabro KNX can therefore be used to display and control a networked garden irrigation system.

Fabro KNX touch panel mounted on a wooden wall in a shedFabro KNX touch panel mounted on a wooden wall in a shed
Jardana

Irrigation based on time, soil moisture and weather data

Jardana controls up to four irrigation zones independently. TMi soil moisture sensors measure the moisture level directly in the soil. When Jardana is integrated into the KNX system, existing weather data can also be taken into account, for example data from a KNX weather station.

Two Jardana irrigation controllers mounted side by side on a house wallTwo Jardana irrigation controllers mounted side by side on a house wall
KNX SO250 basic

Use rainwater and ensure a reliable water supply

The KNX SO250 basic tank sensor continuously monitors the fill level of the cistern. For example, the system can be configured to switch automatically to mains water when the fill level drops below 30%. When the fill level rises above 35% again, it switches back to cistern water. This ensures reliable irrigation while prioritising the use of rainwater.

KNX SO250 basic fitted in a cisternKNX SO250 basic fitted in a cistern
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