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Multiroom Audio Wall Panels - Why?
Posted: 29-05-2010

In these days of smart phones, IPhones and IPads I do wonder how long people are going to put up with multiroom audio systems that rely on wall mounted, hardwired controls? Touch panels on the wall do  

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HDMI Over IP - 2nd generation
Posted: 01-05-2010

Here at Design Innovation we have been trying the HDMI over IP system from Just Add Power and whilst they're good they do suffer from some image jitter problems. The recent announcement that the secon  

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KNX - the only open protocol for building control systems

KNX Partner

KNX is an international building control standard that is used to put the intelligence into intelligent buildings. It enables the integration and programming of a range of products from a range of manufacturers using a single software tool. KNX products are all thoroughly tested for compliance, ensuring they operate seamlessly together on a single, simple network. KNX combined switch and thermostat

KNX is unique! Imagine taking switches, sensors, dimmers, HVAC controls from over 100 different manufacturers and GUARANTEE they will work together? Imagine no more -  KNX is the answer, whether installed in a house or a commercial building.

KNX is the only global standard for home and building control with

  • A single, manufacturer independent design and commissioning tool (ETS).
  • A complete set of supported communication media (Cable, Wireless and IP).
  • A complete set of supported configuration modes  

KNX is approved as

  • European Standard (CENELEC EN 50090 and CEN EN 13321-1).
  • International Standard (ISO/IEC 14543-3).

If you want your home or your building to be using the latest and best control and energy management system on the market, one that is not dependant on one manufacturer and one that will still be here in years to come then KNX is the only choice.

Design Innovation is a KNX Partner and member of the UK KNX association.                                                  

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