The completely free Loxone Config software is the ultimate programming tool for home and building automation. With the “Project Planning” function being a particular highlight. It allows our Partners to create a complete project plan and an initial costing in just a few minutes. As a Loxone Partner, your time is valuable. You can make the most of that valuable time with the planning tool in Loxone Config. It streamlines the process of identifying the hardware needed to meet the functional specifications that your customer requires. You can draw on your existing Loxone knowledge to work thr ..read more

With the Loxone App’s brand new Ambient Mode, it means that you can always see the most important information from your smart building easily. Users can change what features are displayed and, with a changable background, is can make for a real eye-catcher too. The new feature is now available for tablets, MacOS App, Windows App and web interface. Our video below explains everything you need to know about the new Ambient Mode. Including how to get it on your devices, what possibilities it offers, how to create a personalised customisation of the interface and much more. Note: Ambient M ..read more

Scarthingmoor lodge is a barn conversion in the beautiful countryside of north Nottinghamshire. The owners came to Protek to discuss their current energy and heating plant that was falling short of expectations. From here a Loxone system discussed below was installed, being controlled by the Miniserver, and has seen massive energy and ultimately cost savings. With a system that now fulfills all needs perfectly. Demands of the property and the issues needing to be resolved: The properties demands that were not being fulfilled well, were the following; central heating, domestic hot water, elect ..read more

The current rising electricity and gas prices are having a major impact on the maintenance costs of commercial and service buildings. Therefore investors are looking for comprehensive solutions that can ensure the economical operation of facilities. How has a mini-shopping centre in Lublin dealt with the current situation? Thanks to renewable energy sources and intelligent energy management through Loxone, it has managed to create a competitive facility that offers lower operating costs for tenants and affordable prices for customers. Combination of renewable and emission heat sources The ..read more

The Oskarka residence is now complete! When the new homeowners move into the apartment building, they will experience a truly state-of-the-art smart home. Loxone is used as a building management solution in communal areas, as well as a home automation solution in each of the apartments. This smart apartment building is the first of its kind in the city. But what will these smart homes actually offer the resident? The first thing being that you can set up your smart apartment using the Loxone app. It will enable residents to regulate their apartment’s costs easily, for example, there is no ..read more

Everyone knows at least a few of the big name franchises around the world. With probably one of the most famous ones being McDonald’s. But even corporate giants like these have to continue to constantly evolve, in order to stay in the race. To improve the customer experience and increase energy efficiency, more and more companies are turning to building automation – especially with the support of Loxone Partners around the world. Your menu today: 01 Increased energy efficiency & sustainability 02 Safety for people, buildings & food 03 Taking employee management to a new level 04 Di ..read more

Since the introduction of Loxone Config 13, it’s possible that a single Intercom can be used by several Miniservers. This is particularly necessary in projects with, for example, several residential units or an office complex. With this function, privacy was particularly important to us. The video stream of the Intercom can only be called up by the individual Miniserver when their doorbell is specifically rung. The requirement for using this function is an established trust network with the release rights of the Intercom. One Miniserver assumes the role of Trust Manager, the other Miniserv ..read more

Some people have a vision from day 1 of planning what their dream home will include and plan the entire building accordingly. However, sometimes the project evolves over time or you only discover the perfect technology when your project is underway or even completed. Worry not as Loxone with its Air technology can be retrofitted. This is exactly what happened with this flat in Krakow, the owner only discovered Loxone and approached the Partner in the latter stages of the build once the walls had been painted but Loxone’s versatility with its Air technology meant that it could still be install ..read more

Roman Maier, Managing Director of the renowned german magazine lite, put the Install Speaker 7 Passive speaker to the test. It was a potentially difficult starting position for the Install Speaker 7 – after all, the expert is used to large hi-fi systems. So, does the install speaker manage to convince the tester’s critical ears – despite an installation depth of less than four inches? Installation and retrofitting of the speakers Right at the beginning, the expert clears up two prejudices. On the one hand, he already teases that now, built-in speakers can do more than just keep up with syst ..read more

The Benedictine monastery of Admont was founded in 1074 and is the oldest active monastery in Styria. With over 70,000 book volumes, Admont Abbey is known as the world’s largest abbey library. Loxone technology controls the lighting in the museum and precisely measures the indoor climate to protect the priceless books. What was implemented? In the first phase of the project, the focus was on the Lighting control set throughout the museum. With the exhibition area of the museum landscape being very large, this is no mean feat, as it corresponds to the size of about 36 single-family homes. T ..read more