KNX is a wired bus system, open to hundreds of manufacturers and designed for complete installations in new builds or full refurbishments. JUNG HOME works over Bluetooth Mesh radio in existing switch boxes and is set up with an app, so it suits refurbishments and occupied homes. For a whole, expandable home, KNX; to automate without building work, JUNG HOME.
Comparison
| Aspect | JUNG HOME | KNX |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | Bluetooth Mesh radio | Wired bus (IP and radio variants also exist) |
| Building work | Usually none: uses existing boxes | The bus must be laid; ideal in new builds or full refurbishments |
| Configuration | JUNG HOME app | ETS software, by an integrator |
| Manufacturers | JUNG HOME devices | Hundreds of compatible manufacturers |
| Size | Homes and extensions | From one home to a whole building |
| Remote control and voice | With the JUNG HOME gateway | With a server or IP display |
When to choose each
- New build or full refurbishment with many functions: KNX.
- Occupied flat or partial refurbishment without chasing walls: JUNG HOME.
- Office building or hotel: KNX, for scale and integration with other systems.
- Extending into an attic, garage or annex without running the bus: JUNG HOME; with the gateway it can also appear in the Smart Visu Server.