Wired home automation · Bengaluru
KNX home automation in Bangalore, planned before the plaster goes on
Lighting, curtains, climate and sensors all run over one dedicated bus cable.
- Wiring
- One bus cable
- Brands
- MDT, Moorgen, Ekinex, GVS, Eelectron
- Warranty
- 1 year, full system
One system runs lighting, curtains and climate on every floor.
- Suits
- Villas, new builds
- Decide
- Before plastering
- Site visit
- ₹3,000, adjusted
Keypads, scenes and sensors keep working without internet; control runs on the bus.
- Without internet
- Keeps working
- Everyday control
- No app needed
- Track record
- 200+ homes since 2019
Who KNX suits
- Villas and independent houses where one system should run lighting, curtains and climate on every floor.
- New builds and full renovations, while walls are open and the electrical layout is still being drawn.
- Anyone planning before plaster who wants control that keeps working when the internet doesn't.
If you already live in a finished home and don't want civil work, KNX is usually not the right answer. A Zigbee system works with your existing wiring, and we install that too. Both can live in one home: KNX for the main control, Zigbee for things added later.
KNX vs Zigbee vs Wi-Fi
A plain comparison of the three systems we install, and where each one fits.
| Feature | KNX | Zigbee | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|
| How devices connect | Wired. A dedicated bus cable runs to every keypad and sensor; the switching modules sit in the distribution board. | Wireless mesh. Devices pass signals to each other and to a hub. | Wireless. Each device joins your home Wi-Fi router. |
| When it has to be decided | Before plastering, because it changes how the house is wired. | Any time. Works with conventional wiring. | Any time. Works with conventional wiring. |
| Wiring at the switch | Bus cable to each keypad, and space in the distribution board. | Module behind the switch. Most need a neutral at the switch box. | Module behind the switch. Most need a neutral at the switch box. |
| Without internet | Keypads, scenes and sensors keep working; control runs on the bus. | Local control runs through the hub, so the hub must stay powered. | Depends on the product; many rely on the router and the maker’s app. |
| Standard | Open standard (ISO/IEC 14543-3) supported by many manufacturers. | Open wireless standard used by many brands. | Each brand has its own app and setup. |
| What we install | MDT, Moorgen, Ekinex, GVS and Eelectron | Moorgen Zigbee, Stoic (our own in-house brand) and Control4 Lux | Wi-Fi switches in our budget packages only. |
| Usually suits | Villas, new builds and full renovations where walls are open. | Finished homes and retrofits, without breaking walls. | Budget packages and small, simple setups. |
Want the longer version, with DALI lighting included? Read our KNX vs Zigbee vs Wi-Fi vs DALI comparison. Automating a 4 BHK or villa? See three ways to do it, from Zigbee to KNX.
Weighing Zigbee or the EX/PX series instead? Our planner prices Insert, the EX/PX series and Zigbee packages for 2 BHK to villa homes, all-in (incl. 18% GST and 10% installation by Homezee). The final quote comes after a site visit (survey fee ₹3,000). KNX is quoted after design. See your price in 2 minutes
Why KNX has to be decided before plastering
KNX is the one smart home decision that changes the electrical layout itself. A bus cable has to reach every keypad and sensor, circuits are wired back to switching modules in the distribution board, and the board has to be sized for them. Zigbee and Wi-Fi work with conventional wiring, so they can wait. KNX can't.
If you're not sure yet, wire so KNX stays possible. Adding a wired system after plastering means breaking walls. We plan the bus routes and the board space with you and your architect at the design stage.
Use the pre-plaster smart home checklist to see everything to settle before the electrician starts chasing walls.
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How a KNX project works with us
- WhatsApp first. We check your scope, stage of construction and location. No charge.
- Site visit, ₹3,000. We assess the home and drawings. The fee is adjusted against your final invoice, and you get a Site Report after the visit.
- Documented design and a fixed-price quote. Every keypad, module and cable run on paper before any work begins. The quote is the price.
- Wiring, installation and programming by our in-house team, the same people who service it later.
- Warranty. A 1-year comprehensive full-system warranty covering hardware, wiring and programming, serviced by our in-house team.
See each step of how we work, how installation works, or read about smart home automation more broadly. We work from Malleshwaram, Bengaluru.
KNX questions
What is KNX home automation?
KNX is a wired, open standard for controlling a building’s lighting, curtains, climate and sensors over one dedicated bus cable. Keypads, sensors and switching modules all talk on that cable, so the system does not depend on Wi-Fi or a cloud app for everyday control.
Is KNX right for my home in Bangalore?
KNX suits villas, new builds and full renovations where the walls are still open and you can plan before plastering. If you already live in a finished home and don’t want to break walls, a Zigbee system is usually the better fit, and we install both.
Why does KNX have to be decided before plastering?
KNX changes how the house is wired: a bus cable has to reach every keypad and sensor, and circuits are wired back to switching modules in the distribution board. Adding that after plastering means breaking walls, so decide with your architect and us before the electrician starts chasing walls.
What is the difference between KNX and Zigbee?
KNX is wired and is planned into the electrical layout, while Zigbee is a wireless mesh that works with conventional wiring and can be added to a finished home. Many homes use both: KNX for the main lighting and curtain control, and Zigbee for devices added later.
Which KNX brands does Homezee Smart Solutions install?
We install KNX from MDT, Moorgen, Ekinex, GVS and Eelectron. For Zigbee homes we install Moorgen Zigbee, Stoic (our own in-house brand) and Control4 Lux.
How does a KNX project start, and what does the site visit cost?
A KNX project starts with a free WhatsApp conversation and then a ₹3,000 automation site visit, which is adjusted against your final invoice. You get a Site Report after the visit, then a documented design and a fixed-price quote before any installation starts.
What warranty comes with a KNX installation?
Every installation comes with a 1-year comprehensive full-system warranty covering hardware, wiring and programming, serviced by our in-house team. We don’t hand support to a third-party call centre.
Building or renovating?
Send us your stage of construction and floor plan on WhatsApp, and we'll tell you whether KNX fits.
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