The growing demands for sustainable construction are increasing the importance of renovating and retrofitting existing buildings. With the radio-based KNX Smart Home system LUXORliving Smart Start, apartments, single and multi-family homes, classrooms, stores or offices can be retrofitted with KNX-based Smart Home functions, even if no KNX installation is available.

LUXORliving Smart Start is based on the current KNX RF standard RF1.It offers all the functions you really need today and in the future, including switching, dimming, blinds, climate, scenes, groups, central OFF, panic function, window contacts, time control and astro function. The range of functions can be flexibly expanded by integrating Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, EI electronics, Metzler, Hikvision, ProKNX and much more.

Simple commissioning and operation

The KNX radio system requires no system devices such as media couplers or power supply in the consumer unit and, above all, no ETS. Instead, the LUXORliving IP-RF room controller forms the centrepiece in combination with compact push-button actuator modules for switching, dimming and blind control. Thanks to KNX Data Secure, wireless communication is protected against data theft and manipulation. Smart Start is commissioned without ETS via the LUXORplug Windows software. Operation is via LUXORliving IP-RF, push-button, LUXORplay app or voice. Remote control is optionally possible via the secure Theben Cloud.

The flat push-button actuator modules instead of conventional flush-mounted RF actuators plus push-buttons simplify installation.  Without system devices such as power supply and media couplers and without an ETS licence, costs can be significantly reduced. In addition, subsequent integration into wired KNX systems is possible without any problems, which means that investments are optimally protected.

Simple entry to the smart home for ambient assisted living

LUXORliving Smart Start also has another aspect in mind: Demographic change will cause the need and demand for assistance systems to skyrocket in the coming years. Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) with a radio-based system like LUXORliving Smart Start offers many options for making everyday life easier, protecting people from harm and improving their quality of life. Getting into the smart home can be so simple and future-proof.

Everything you need to know about smart home retrofitting with LUXORliving Smart Start

In addition to the version with 230V auxiliary voltage, the LUXORliving M140 weather station for fully automatic blind and sunshade control is now also available in a 24V version. As only one cable is required, installation is considerably simplified. The range of functions remains unchanged. The most important facts in brief:

• Detection of wind, rain, brightness and temperature
• Rain sensor with heating
• Recording and evaluation directly in the device
• Sun protection for up to four façades thanks to 3 integrated brightness sensors
• Display of weather data e.g. with LUXORplay app

The LUXORliving M100 combined weather sensor, which can send measured values (wind, rain, temperature, brightness) to up to 20 LUXORliving M130 weather control units, is also available for weather-dependent control of building automation.

To the weather station M140 24V

The new LUXORliving RF push-button actuator modules combine a KNX RF actuator (switching, dimming, blind control) with a push-button. The devices with an installation depth of just 25.6 mm are compatible with many 55 mm switch ranges and can be easily installed in conventional switch boxes. Thanks to KNX Data Secure, they are optimally protected against data theft and manipulation. Wired LUXORliving smart home systems and native KNX installations can be quickly and easily retrofitted with smart functions in this way.

Theben RF push-button actuator modules are available in variants for the KNX smart home system LUXORliving and native KNX systems. They are also used in the LUXORliving SmartStart complete wireless system. LUXORliving and KNX RF push-buttons with integrated temperature sensor are also available for retrofit projects.

The products at a glance:

RF push-button switch actuator module LUXORliving PS 1 RF
RF push-button dimming actuator module LUXORliving PD 1 RF
RF push-button blinds actuator module LUXORliving PJ 1 RF
RF push-button 2-/4-fold LUXORliving PB 4 RF

LUXORliving BI360 is the versatile ceiling mounted motion detector for  efficient lighting and HVAC control in the LUXORliving smart home system. As a motion detector with a circular detection area (360°, Ø 12 m at a mounting height of 3 m), it is suitable for entrance areas, corridors, storage rooms, cellars and toilets, for example. Thanks to protection class IP54, the BI360 can also be used in damp rooms and outdoors.

The advantages at a glance:

• Flat, compact design
• Device variants for flush-mounted and surface-mounted installation or ceiling installation
• Surface-mounted housing in black, white or gray for any room design
• Simple parameterisation via the LUXORplug Windows software
• Integrated temperature sensor for HVAC control
• Protection class IP 54 for safe operation outdoors and in damp rooms