KNX in USA

06/24/2026

🙌 Thank You for Joining Us! | Native KNX VRF Integration Recap

A huge thank you to everyone who tuned in yesterday for our KNX USA monthly webinar! We had a fantastic turnout and an incredible session diving into manufacturer-independent building automation.

Special thanks to Thompson, COO of Technology Company, for leading such an insightful presentation. Frank did an amazing job breaking down how native KNX integration allows occupancy-based logic to seamlessly control VRF HVAC systems, ventilation, and lighting under one unified open standard—proving once again why true interoperability is the future of building automation.

🎥 Missed the live event? We’ve got you covered!

You don't have to miss out on the valuable insights Frank shared. The full recording is now available to watch here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYBzNlU_sOk

🔔 Stay Tuned!
This is just the beginning. KNX USA will be hosting monthly webinars featuring hot topics in smart home and commercial building technology. Make sure you are following our page so you never miss the invite for next month's session!

06/11/2026

🚀 Yesterday, KNX USA hosted our very first official Members Meeting!

A huge thank you to our Executive Board and all the members who joined us to connect, share insights, and map out the future of the KNX standard in the US market. Together, we are driving the future of smart building automation.

💡 Not a member yet? If you are a manufacturer, integrator, or specifier looking to expand your footprint and collaborate with industry leaders, now is the perfect time to join.

📩 DM us or leave a comment below to learn how to become a KNX USA member!

06/10/2026

⚡️ Join US for Our June Webinar: Native KNX VRF Integration ⚡️

Ready to take building automation beyond proprietary control limits? Join industry expert Thompson at KNX USA's monthly webinar and discover how to unlock true, manufacturer-independent interoperability. Proprietary room thermostats often restrict what your HVAC can do. In this session, we’ll dive into how occupancy-based logic via KNX presence sensors can optimize comfort, ventilation, lighting, and HVAC energy usage seamlessly under a single building automation strategy.

🌐 Topic: Native KNX VRF Integration
🎙️ Speaker: Frank Thompson, COO of Automated Technology Company & North American KNX pioneer
📅 Date: June 23rd
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM EDT (New York / Miami)
📍 Where: Virtual Event

Whether you look at products from Siemens, ABB, Zennio, Inspania, or EisBaer, this webinar will teach you how to maintain a completely open-standard ecosystem that collaborates flawlessly.

🎟️ Registration is FREE! Secure your spot today: https://www.knx.us/knx-news/knx-events/june-webinar-frank-thompson/

👉 Stay tuned! This is just the beginning. KNX USA will be hosting monthly webinars featuring many hot topics in smart home and building automation. Make sure you're following our page so you never miss an event!

06/09/2026

🚀 FREE LIVE MASTERCLASS: How to Land Your First Profitable KNX Project (Without Buying Hardware)

Most training teaches you how to get certified, but they leave out the most critical part: how to actually win the job, price it for profit, and position KNX so you get paid. 💼⚡

Join industry expert José M. Morcillo for an exclusive 45-minute live masterclass. Jose brings over 20 years of hands-on experience in KNX, DALI, and BMS, and he’s ready to share the exact strategies he uses to close major smart building projects.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

Why Certified ≠ Profitable: The key business shifts needed to bridge the gap and stay profitable.
Real Projects, Zero Hardware: How to design, program, and commission a complete project on your laptop using ETS6 and KNX Virtual.
The Business of KNX: How to build winning proposals and successfully price your expertise.

📅 Pick a Live Session (All times at 11 AM New York):
Wednesday, June 17
Wednesday, June 24
Wednesday, July 1

Can't make it live? No worries! Register anyway, and you will receive the replay link right after.

🔗 Save your free seat here: https://ktr.theknxpronetwork.com/knx-pro-accelerator-registration-form

Win, price and deliver real KNX projects — without hardware. Live with José M. Morcillo. 3 free dates: Jun 17, Jun 24, Jul 1. Save your seat.

06/05/2026

Project Highlight: Innovation in the Palm Springs Desert! 🌵

We are thrilled to spotlight the "House of the Rising Sun," a stunning luxury residential project in Palm Springs, California, and a proud 2022 KNX Award Nominee!

Facing harsh desert conditions, System Integrator -Antoine Micaelli and the team at DMC Technology seamlessly unified over 300 KNX devices across multiple premium brands into one smart ecosystem.

The true success of this project lies in its harmony with nature. By pairing a massive solar array with high-efficiency KNX HVAC control, the team dramatically reduced both the villa's footprint and its utility bills.

Automation runs autonomously based on outdoor temperature and sun tracking, providing a "device-free" living experience. The system even respects local "Dark-Sky" compliance by shutting down landscape lighting at night to preserve desert stargazing. 🌟

Fantastic work pushing the boundaries of sustainable automation, Marc-Antoine Micaelli and DMC Technology! 👏

🔗 Project details: https://projects.knx.org/en/detail/PRJ001809

06/02/2026

⚡ How is KNX IoT driving the evolution of homes and commercial buildings?
Find out at our upcoming webinar: KNX IoT: Enabling Edge, Cloud & AI in Homes & Buildings through Open Deterministic Infrastructure.

Join industry leader Jesus Arias (KNX Association) to discover how KNX IoT and its Open Source stack for IPv6 communication are enabling a new AI-ready architecture for homes and buildings.

🗓️ When: June 10, 2026 @ 12:30 PM EDT

Who Should Attend?
👨‍💻 IoT architects and embedded developers
🏠 Smart home and building professionals
🔌 System integrators
🧠 AI and edge computing innovators
📈 Technology strategists exploring intelligent infrastructure

Secure your spot today!
👉 Register here: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/knx-iot-enabling-edge-cloud-ai-in-homes-buildings-through-open-deterministic-infrastructure

05/20/2026

🎙️ Insights from the Experts: A Conversation with Nigel Simms

We sat down with Simms, President of KNX USA and Technical Supervisor at Siemens, to discuss the future of building automation. From integrating smart whiteboards 18 years ago to fighting vendor lock-ins today, Nigel shares his vision for making KNX a standard across North American engineering specifications.

Read in more detail here: https://www.knx.us/a-conversation-with-nigel-simms-president-of-knx-usa/

Interested in participating in a future session? Drop a comment below or send us a DM to get involved. 🚀

KNX Association

05/11/2026

ETS 6.4 is built to get you off the job site and onto the next project faster. ⚡

Here are the three biggest time-savers for US integrators:

1. Multi-Linking: Hold Alt to link dozens of Group Addresses at once. It turns minutes of dragging into seconds.
2. Auto-Archive: No more lost files. ETS now creates time-stamped backups automatically every time you close a project.
3. Remote Programming: Program devices via serial number. No more climbing ladders just to hit a programming button. 🪜🚫

Quick Poll — Which is your favorite ETS 6.4 feature?
1️⃣ Multi-Linking ⚡
2️⃣ Auto-Archive 🛡️
3️⃣ Button-free Downloads 📲

Drop a 1, 2, or 3 in the comments! 👇
And if you want to learn more, our ETS webinar is THIS WEEK!! Register here: https://www.knx.us/knx-news/ets-roadshow-2026-online/

05/05/2026

Next stop: Santa Clara! 🚀

We’re just two weeks out from Tech Expo North America!

KNX USA is heading to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center on May 18–19 to talk about the next big shift in our industry: the move from "connected" to truly autonomous buildings.

Catch our Keynote: May 19 (DAY 2) | 12:55 – 13:15

Our own Arias will be taking the stage to dive into Enabling Edge AI Through Open, Deterministic Infrastructure. Jesús will showcase how the KNX IoT Open Source stack (running on Zephyr and FreeRTOS) is turning building infrastructure into a powerful edge AI ecosystem. Don't miss his talk on Day 2 of the Expo– open only to Gold Pass attendees!

Swing by the booth! We’ll also be sharing how to:
* Launch your journey as a System Integrator with the world's leading open standard.
* Build faster using the KNX IoT open-source stack to develop next-gen smart home and building solutions.
* Drive energy resiliency by exploring how the KNX & SunSpec Alliance partnership is optimizing the grid.

Come see how we’re guaranteeing the future of the built environment. See you in Santa Clara!

05/01/2026

We are only TWO weeks away from the KNX USA ETS 6.4 Roadshow! 🚀

As a reminder– by joining us, you’ll unlock:
- FREE ETS Bulk Linker App: Every participant receives this powerful tool for free!
- 30% Discount: Save big on all ETS Cloud licenses.
- Partner Ranking Points: Boost your professional standing.
- Event Lotteries: A chance to win a Free ETS Apps Pack.

Ready to lead the way in smart building automation?
Register HERE: https://www.knx.us/knx-news/ets-roadshow-2026-online/