https://www.pistack.xyz/tags/smarthome/ Recent content in Smarthome on Pi Stack Hugo en-us Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-05-19-self-hosted-knx-ip-building-automation-gateways-knxd-calimero-linknx-guide/ Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-05-19-self-hosted-knx-ip-building-automation-gateways-knxd-calimero-linknx-guide/ <p>KNX is the global standard for building automation, controlling everything from lighting and HVAC to blinds and security systems. But the native KNX bus uses a proprietary serial protocol that is not accessible from standard IP networks. This is where KNX/IP gateways come in — they bridge the KNX bus to IP, enabling modern software to control and monitor your building. This guide compares three leading open-source KNX/IP gateway servers: <strong>knxd</strong>, <strong>Calimero Server</strong>, and <strong>linknx</strong>.</p>