Shelly Group takes another significant step towards product optimization by integrating KNX standard
Shelly Pro and Pro PM series of switching and dimming actuators are now compatible with KNXnet/IP projects
Sofia / Munich, February 20 2024 – Shelly Group AD (Ticker: SLYG / ISIN: BG1100003166) (“the Company” / “Shelly Group”), a provider of IoT and smart building solutions based in Sofia, Bulgaria, announces KNX compatibility, the worldwide standard for home and building automation, into its products. Leveraging Shelly’s extensive connectivity options, these devices provide a spectrum of functionalities that easily enrich every home, office and industrial building to a smart one. Shelly’s wide range of Shelly Pro and Pro PM devices offer flawless integration to any existing automation systems, providing retrofit options that eliminate the need for additional wiring.
KNX is а worldwide standard for home and building automation, allowing complete building control including lighting, HVAC, shading, security, energy and more. KNX is a managed open-source and non-proprietary protocol with KNX partners globally.
The integration expands the potential applications of Shelly Pro relays and dimmers within KNX environments, providing interoperability and advanced control capabilities. Shelly Pro relays and dimmers use KNX networks via KNXNet/IP communication protocol. The configuration options within Shelly devices allow users to enable intuitive KNX integration into their existing system and specify parameters such as group addresses and communication settings. Through standardized KNX data points, users can access key device functions and status information, enabling monitoring and control within KNX environments. The incorporation turns Shelly Pro devices into integral components of KNX automation systems, contributing to energy efficiency, comfort, and convenience.
The KNX compatibility allows customers to craft bespoke KNXnet/IP solutions with Shelly IoT devices. As a leading manufacturer, Shelly presents a diverse array of smart devices, including intelligent KNXnet/IP-enabled options, perfect for networked applications. Leveraging Shelly’s mobile solutions enhances your project’s flexibility and unlocks new possibilities. From lighting to heating, ventilation, and power control, Shelly Smart Control centralizes automation, empowering you to manage spaces, monitor energy consumption, and optimize expenses - all within a single, intuitive app.www.shelly.com
The integration of Shelly Pro with KNX provides many advantages
Compatibility: Shelly Pro relays and dimmers, known for their flexibility, now are compatible with KNX environments. The integration allows Shelly devices to coexist with other KNX products, expanding the range of applications and enhancing system flexibility. With the compatibility to KNXnet/IP protocol, expansion of the existing infrastructure is easy, offering a streamlined and cost-effective solution.
Enhanced Control: By integrating with KNX, Shelly Pro devices gain access to the extensive range of control functions and scenarios supported by the protocol. This enables users to orchestrate automation sequences, incorporating Shelly Pro devices alongside other KNX-compatible components to achieve tailored solutions for lighting, power control, and more.
Scalability: KNX's decentralized architecture facilitates scalable automation solutions, accommodating projects of varying sizes and complexity. With Shelly Pro devices integrated into KNX networks, users can easily scale their automation deployments to meet evolving needs, ensuring future-proof flexibility and adaptability.
Tools and Support: A variety of tools and resources are available to facilitate the integration of Shelly Pro devices with KNX networks. Dedicated software solutions simplify configuration and management tasks, while documentation and support channels ensure a smooth integration experience for users.
Shelly Group also announced its participation in DALI Alliance (the Digital Illumination Interface Alliance, or DiiA), the global industry organization for DALI lighting control. DALI is an industry-standardized protocol and is specified in the multi-part international standard IEC 62386, as well as by new specifications written by DiiA. DALI allows two-way communication between devices, so that a device can report a failure, or answer a query about its status or other information.
About Shelly Group
Shelly Group AD is a technology holding company that stands for innovation through the development, manufacture, and distribution of high-quality IoT products. End users and their needs are always at the heart of development. Shelly Group was founded in Bulgaria and works with a team of young, talented developers who are dedicated to producing competitive and user-friendly products. The Group consists of 6 subsidiary companies and has offices in the USA, Bulgaria, Germany, Slovenia and China. With over 10 million devices sold, Shelly Group is available in over 100 markets. Shelly Group AD has been listed on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange since December 2016 and in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as of November 2021 where its shares are traded under GSIN A2DGX9, ISIN BG1100003166, ticker SLYG.