The Gira 209600 KNX Visualisation Server X1 is a central element for the control and visualisation of KNX systems in residential and commercial buildings. It enables intuitive operation and automation of various building functions via mobile devices and offers a wide range of features that increase comfort and efficiency.
Technical data:
The Gira X1 is a compact and powerful smart home server based on the KNX standard, offering a variety of functions to make your home smarter and more comfortable. New is the wireless heating control, made possible by integrating smart thermostats such as those from tado°. These thermostats can be easily integrated into an existing KNX system with the X1, without the need to lay new cables or replace existing radiators.
A central element of the Gira X1 is the Gira Smart Home App, which provides a user-friendly interface and allows you to manage all functions centrally. With the app, you can control lighting, blinds, heating and many other devices. You can switch individual lights on and off or group several lights into a scene. The blinds can be automatically moved to any position to optimally control light incidence and privacy.
The app also allows you to create schedules for different devices and scenes, so your home automatically responds to your needs. In addition, you can view live camera images and integrate Sonos speakers as well as Philips Hue into your system. The app also offers a presence simulation that makes your home appear occupied even when you are not there, increasing security.
Another important feature is voice control, which is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. This enables even easier and more intuitive operation of your smart home.
The separately available Gira G1 is a multifunctional room operating device that can be seamlessly integrated into the Gira X1 system. It offers a gesture-capable multitouch display through which you can visualise and control various building functions. The Gira G1 can be used as a client for the Gira X1 server and represents the interface of the Gira Smart Home App. This enables control of up to 250 Gira One or KNX devices and the use of functions such as lighting control, blind control, heating control and door communication. The Gira G1 is connected via LAN or WLAN, and power supply can be provided via Power-over-Ethernet (PoE). The Gira G1 is suitable for both modernisations and new builds and can be flexibly integrated into various systems.
Additionally, the Gira X1 offers a time server function that sends date and time to the KNX bus, ensuring precise control and automation of the various functions. The offer is rounded off by regular firmware updates that provide new features and improvements.
The setup of the Gira X1 is done via the Gira Project Assistant (GPA), which is available free of charge in the Gira download area. Physical address and application are parameterised with the KNX commissioning software ETS from version 4.1.8 onwards. Functional extensions or updates are possible via firmware and software updates.
Gira X1 App: The Gira X1 App offers an intuitive user interface for controlling the KNX system. It enables operation of functions such as lighting, blinds, heating and scenes. The app is available for iOS and Android and offers a user-customisable interface. In addition, the app is also available for PCs with Windows® operating system.
The app also offers functions such as timers, scene management and presence simulation. In conjunction with the Gira S1, remote access is also possible, allowing you to control your KNX system from anywhere.
The Gira Smart Home App is available in the App Store and requires iOS 10.0 or later. It is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The app offers a user-friendly interface to control your KNX system and allows the customisation of favourites and timers. Live camera images can also be displayed and Sonos speakers as well as Philips Hue can be integrated. The app is available free of charge in the App Store.
Sven, a 35-year-old engineer, recently fulfilled his dream of owning a home. Together with his wife and two children, he built a modern house that was to be both energy-efficient and comfortable. As a technology enthusiast, Sven decided to equip his new home with an advanced smart home system. After thorough research, he chose the Gira X1 to optimise his KNX system.
One of the biggest challenges Sven faced in his new home was heating control. With several radiators in different rooms, manually regulating the temperature was tedious. Especially in winter, Sven wanted to ensure that all rooms were comfortably warm without wasting unnecessary energy. The Gira X1, combined with an MDT heating actuator, offered the perfect solution. Sven was able to set the temperature individually in each room via the Gira Smart Home App and create schedules that adapted to his family’s daily routine. By integrating temperature sensors in the rooms, the Gira X1 could detect the actual temperature and control the radiators accordingly.
Another issue Sven wanted to solve was the control of lighting and blinds. With many windows in the house, it was a challenge to regulate light incidence optimally while protecting privacy. The Gira X1 enabled Sven to automatically move the blinds to any position. Using the Gira Smart Home App, he created various scenes that controlled lighting and blinds depending on the time of day and needs. In the morning, the blinds were automatically raised to let in natural light, and in the evening they closed to ensure privacy. This automation greatly simplified the family’s daily life.
Security was another important aspect for Sven, especially as the family travels frequently. The Gira X1 offered a presence simulation that made the house appear occupied even when no one was home. Lighting and blinds were controlled as if someone were present, deterring potential burglars. Additionally, Sven could view live camera images via the Gira Smart Home App to check that everything was in order. This feature gave the family peace of mind when they were away.
A particularly interesting project Sven realised with the Gira X1 was the integration of an automatic irrigation system for his garden. By connecting the Gira X1 with a KNX-capable irrigation controller, Sven was able to fully automate the watering of his garden. Through the Gira Smart Home App, he could create watering schedules and monitor soil moisture sensors. The system could be automatically adjusted as needed to ensure the plants were always optimally supplied. Especially practical was the use of weather forecasts, which the Gira X1 retrieved via a logic module from OpenWeatherMap. This stopped irrigation when rain was forecast for the next day, saving water and protecting the plants from overwatering.
In summary, the Gira X1 has taken Sven’s smart home to a new level. The diverse functions and easy operation via the Gira Smart Home App have significantly simplified the family’s daily life and made their home more comfortable and secure. Sven is enthusiastic about the possibilities offered by the Gira X1 and recommends it to anyone looking to optimise their smart home.
Gira Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1905, is a German family company based in Radevormwald. Gira is a leader in electrical installation technology and building system technology, offering innovative solutions for comfortable, safe and energy-efficient living. The company is known for its high-quality switch programmes, sockets, lighting and blind controls, as well as smart home systems such as KNX. Gira places great importance on quality and design, which is confirmed by numerous awards. With around 1,700 employees and worldwide representatives, Gira remains a reliable partner for modern building technology.
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