Protocol
KNX
Wired open-standard bus for premium buildings
Media
wired
Latency
low
Reliability
high
Interoperability
high
What it is
KNX is a wired, ISO-standard building-automation bus adopted for lighting, HVAC, shading and energy control across villas, apartments and commercial buildings. It is Smart Citizens' core backbone for long-life installations.
Best use cases
Villas & premium apartments — long-life wired backbone
Compatible Smart Citizens solutions
Compatible products
Frequently asked
Is KNX the right choice for my villa?
For new-build villas and premium retrofits KNX is Smart Citizens' recommended core — it is wired, standardised, and lasts 15+ years without proprietary lock-in.
Can KNX work with Matter devices?
Yes — Smart Citizens deploys KNX gateways that expose scenes to Matter and Wi-Fi devices where useful.