KNX

Intro to KNX

KNX is one of the most ubiquitous building automation solutions in the world. With over 150,000 certified installers, building on KNX allows the technology to expand further, embracing the benefits that IP networks bring. KNX leverages Thread as a low-power, wireless mesh networking solution, bringing flexibility, scalability, and security to the KNX-IoT ecosystem thanks to its mature and reliable technology.

Why KNX with Thread?

Ubiquity & Trust

  • KNX is a trusted standard for 35+ years with 400+ million installed devices.

Seamless Extension

  • Any KNX installation can be extended with Thread-based wireless devices.

Market Entry

  • A path for existing Thread device makers to enter the KNX market with minimal changes.

Future-Proof

  • Combines the reliability of KNX with the IP-native nature of Thread

KNX Professionals

KNX over Thread allows certified KNX professionals to extend existing installations with wireless devices, maintaining the same KNX interoperability and reliability. Installer-focused documentation and tools are expanding — as more KNX-over-Thread products launch, Thread will become part of the standard KNX installer toolkit.

KNX over Thread for Manufacturers

The vast majority of KNX devices today are wired. Thread is the enabler of a broader wireless KNX portfolio.

If you're already building Thread-based devices (e.g. sensors, thermostats, actuators), making them KNX-compliant opens up access to:

  • A proven ecosystem with 150,000 certified installers
  • A well-defined market with long device lifecycles
  • The ability to address wireless retrofit use cases with minimal changes