Smaller, but not less smart: KNX RF as a trend for apartments and smaller homes

Numbers never lie, so let’s speak some facts. About 52% of respondents planning to implement KNX into their home, are doing so in a home larger than 150 sqm. Meaning the remaining 48% will be automating their home smaller than 150 sqm. 40% of which even plan on starting their KNX journey in a home smaller than 100 sqm, which is the size of a standard two-bedroom apartment. 

Speaking of, 18% of respondents specified they’d wish to integrate KNX into their apartment. With housing prices almost doubling in the past decade, apartment living has gained more popularity than ever. Simultaneously, renting has become more common in the past couple of years, with almost one-third of people in the EU renting their home.

KNX’s decentralized smart home system has been around for more than 30 years and offers homeowners a vast ecosystem of devices coming from an extensive list of manufacturers. KNX’s global standard and its green cable are a staple in the automation community. But for renters or homeowners with a smaller budget or other restrictions, breaking out walls or fully renovating their homes in order to make it smart is not always a possibility.

One way to make smaller homes or rentals smart is using out-of-the-box solutions, like smart devices that don’t require any hardwiring. Not only are they a way of using the available space more efficiently, but they’re also more easily installed if you’re a bit technical minded. For those looking for a future-proof solution that fits your smart home needs and preferences seamlessly, KNX RF is the way to go.

As mentioned earlier, KNX is known for its green cable. But in 2023 KNX introduced KNX RF as their wireless solution for home automation. Meaning KNX enthusiasts who are not able to implement the famous green cable will still be able to enjoy the future-proof standard in their homes.

Known KNX manufacturers like Gira and Jung offer KNX RF systems to implement KNX easily into your home, with nothing more than your 230 V installation. Allowing you to control every aspect, like blinds, lighting, temperature and more, in your new KNX smart home without having to undergo any big renovations.