Solexa Home: Automatic control for shading, lighting and climate

The Solexa Home weather station continuously measures current environmental conditions and controls all connected drives accordingly. A brightness sensor detects sunlight from the east, south and west, while a GPS sensor provides precise time and position data. This enables Solexa Home to determine exactly when and where the sun hits the building – moving awnings or blinds into shading position only when necessary. This saves energy, prevents overheating and makes the best use of natural daylight.

The following sensor values are recorded:

• Brightness (one direction): basis for sun position-based shading control
• Wind speed: protection during strong wind or storms
• Precipitation: safeguards drives during rain or snow
• Outdoor temperature and frost: prevents damage caused by icing
• Indoor temperature: enables automatic ventilation or heating control

Control is fully automatic according to freely adjustable threshold values. Alternatively, operation can be performed manually at any time via the control panel or the app. This makes Solexa Home both convenient for everyday use and reliable for weather-dependent installations.

The control panel is the central user interface of Solexa Home. It displays all key sensor readings – such as wind, brightness, temperature and precipitation – as well as the current operating mode.

Via the interface, you can:

• Manually operate awnings, roller shutters or blinds
• Activate or deactivate automatic functions
• Adjust brightness or wind threshold values

The Solexa Mobile App (Android / iOS) also allows convenient remote operation. For those who prefer classic switches, existing push buttons can be connected via the RF-B2-UP Radio Push Button Interface – ideal for modernisation or retrofitting.

The control panel is charged inductively via the base station and can be positioned freely, for example on a table or shelf. This means Solexa Home can always be operated wherever it is needed in everyday use.

Solexa Home has been designed for practical, straightforward installation. The weather station is mounted outside in an exposed position so that sunlight, wind and rain can be measured freely. One drive (e.g. an awning) can be connected directly to the weather station, while additional motors and devices are integrated into the system via wireless actuators.

Commissioning is completed in five simple steps:

1. Mount the weather station and connect the 230 V drive
2. Power the base station via a USB-C power supply
3. Pair the control panel – activate learning mode on the panel, then briefly switch the power to the weather station and wireless modules off and on again
4. Pair wireless actuators or RF-B2-UP push buttons
5. Configure the basic settings for connected drives and devices (type, direction, travel time, etc.) and adjust automatic functions via the menu

All settings are made directly on the control panel – no PC, software or programming knowledge required. Once installed, Solexa Home is immediately ready for operation and runs entirely locally, without any internet connection or cloud services.

This makes it ideal for retrofits and smaller building automation projects and ensures maximum data sovereignty: neither Elsner Elektronik nor any external server has access to settings or control data.

Solexa Home combines precise sensor technology, wireless communication and intuitive operation in a well-designed complete system. The control unit operates locally, independent of any cloud services, and therefore remains reliable even when no internet connection is available.

For users, this means greater everyday comfort, protection in all weather conditions and a pleasant indoor climate – without the need for manual intervention. The system responds automatically – energy-efficiently, intelligently and predictably.

For installers and planners, Solexa Home offers a clearly structured solution that can be set up without additional software. Wireless connections and drives are learned directly via the control panel, and threshold values as well as automatic functions can be configured quickly. This saves time during commissioning and reduces maintenance effort.

Solexa Home is therefore the ideal control solution for conservatories, terraces, glass roofs, loggias and living areas with large glass façades – easy to plan, reliable in operation and flexible for future expansion.