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Lol I pay about 2000 euros for my Homematic system. Please explain to me how I can get cheaper with KNX? Included are: Roller shutter actuators Smoke detectors Actuators for sockets and heating points Multiswitch Smoke detectors Motion detectors

Without a specification sheet, the comparison is meaningless. You listed the smoke detectors twice.

Just as a side note. Last month I built a small island system for a customer with a total of 50 switching points. Cost 1600 euros.

Of course, you have to compare with the [lastenheft]. Otherwise, I would like to commission you directly because my KNX offers ranged between 10-20k.

Compare the component prices. Knx is cheaper than Homematic. Doing it yourself and having it done cannot be compared either.

Now, putting aside which prices are being asked for the individual systems. Each system has its pros and cons.

I think many people simply drop out as soon as the word programming is mentioned. Even though you can actually tackle a lot with the simplest logic.

If I imagine having to call someone every time to change something in the programming or to expand the functionality, I, as an average consumer, would be out. They then prefer to buy some smart light bulbs that they can control with a smartphone (which has to be smart, after all, it’s in the word :-)).

I have to say that I’m quite a fan of my Homematic. However, now, due to the prices of Homematic components, I use other systems that I control with the Homematic software. And in my opinion, you have a pretty powerful tool in your hands there.

Of course, I try out many things there, where, for example, my neighbor (same age) just shakes his head and asks what I would have done with my life without the house. ;-)

But you can’t blame people; watching an unboxing video of a new smartphone is obviously more fun than reading more deeply into the subject of home automation.

That is also a relic from the 90s; usually, nothing is programmed. At least not in the average house with a manageable number of components. Functions are patched together from dropdown menus and devices are linked via drag & drop.

Yes, in the end you have to press the "program" button. But it is actually a "transfer" of the changed settings.

Also, you no longer have to have someone come for it. Either the IT-savvy homeowner does it themselves, or the system is maintained remotely.