Our point of view
KNX is an established standard and can do a lot—no question. In practice, however, we see again and again: the more demanding a project becomes (many rooms, many trades, lots of automation), the more important consistent logic, uniform operation, and clean scalability become.
This is exactly where Loxone is clearly superior for us: one system, one logic, one app—which means fewer breakpoints, less complexity, and significantly more comfort for the user.
Why Loxone convinces in everyday life
Every sensor can be linked to every actuator and every situation. This makes automations clean, traceable, and extremely flexible—without having to piece together a puzzle of different logic locations and visualizations.
System architecture: this is the key difference
Fewer breakpoints · more controlKNX (typical): standard + many manufacturers + additional logic
- KNX is a bus standard: communication between components—very broad, very mixed.
- Complex automations are often distributed or “rounded out” via additional logic/visualization servers.
- Operation/UX is often not consistent because it depends on the chosen add-on systems.
- More components means: more interfaces, more coordination, more potential for errors.
Loxone: central intelligence + consistent logic + one app
- Central logic: states, scenes, rules, and automations are consistent in one place.
- End-to-end integrated: hardware, software, visualization, and app work together.
- Faster & more maintainable: changes, extensions, and optimizations are clearly traceable.
- Consistent control concept: users learn it once—and can operate the entire home.
KNX – strengths
Open & broad- Huge selection of manufacturers and device types.
- Standardized and established for a long time.
- For specific special requirements, the manufacturer range can be helpful.
KNX – limitations in comfort-focused projects
Complex & distributed- More engineering and coordination effort (ETS, manufacturer logic, add-on systems).
- Complex automations are often best achieved with a separate central/visualization layer.
- Operation is often not consistent—depending on the chosen frontend.
- More interfaces = more error sources and higher maintenance complexity.
Loxone – advantages
One system- Fully integrated: logic, app, visualization, user concept.
- Maximum linking: sensors ↔ actuators ↔ situations without system breaks.
- Scalable & maintainable: clear structure, fast changes, clean expansion.
- Everyday comfort: automation instead of tapping, switching, and app-hopping.
Loxone – an honest view
Planning matters- A more cohesive ecosystem (in return: far fewer breakpoints and better overall quality).
- The central component is important—professional design & clean documentation are a must.
- For very specific design/control wishes, additional hardware can be beneficial.
If you want “modular freedom & maximum manufacturer choice”
Then KNX can be a fit—especially if you deliberately plan an additional system for logic/visualization and accept the higher integration effort.
Note: In comfort-focused projects, this often results in more operational complexity.
If you want “comfort, automation, and stability”
Then, in our view, Loxone is clearly the better choice: consistent operation, clean logic, fast adjustments—and a system that simply works in everyday life.
That’s exactly what we build our projects for.
Planning a Loxone project?
We’ll advise you on the optimal architecture, automations, and controls—tailored to your home.