Master / Client Technology:
The next stage of the audio revolution

The innovative master/client technology reduces the cabling effort by more than 80% and enables flexible expansion and customised scaling of your audio installation. The master speaker sets the pace, while the clients can be individually adjusted in volume.

The Tree-Turbo interface allows up to ten master speakers to be connected via star, line, tree or bus topology. Up to 20 client speakers can be connected to each master speaker. The cabling between master and client or from client to client must be done via daisy chain.

Our master / client speakers: Audio excellence from Quadral!

Bluetooth

Audio content can be transmitted to the master speaker via Bluetooth from any end device. The Bluetooth capability of a master speaker can be switched on or off in the Loxone Config using logic or within the Loxone App under the settings of the Audio Player Function Block.

New: Install Sub 10 Master / Client

The Install Sub 10 provides powerful bass and takes the strain off the other speakers in your installation, guaranteeing a full, balanced sound. The Install Sub 10 is available as a master or client speaker. When adding an Install Sub 10, the DSP (Digital Signal Processing) settings are automatically adjusted.

Steamlined installation wherever you want it

Our 7″ and 10″ Install speakers can be installed into ceilings, walls or even furniture in just a few simple steps. There is a suitable back box for every installation situation.

Exosphere is an optional extension that offers an additional level of organisation and analysis in intelligent building management. This online solution has been specially developed to simplify the operation and maintenance of Miniserver fleets, whether individually or as part of a team.

Exosphere enables centralised storage and display of shared building data. Data from complex and distributed Loxone installations can be efficiently visualised and compared in system diagrams or dashboards.

At Loxone, the privacy of our customers is always a top priority. Therefore, all data sharing with Exosphere is opt-in only, to guarantee full control and security.

HIGHLIGHTS

OPERATE

Centralised management of all Loxone installations
All Miniservers are clearly displayed. This gives you a lot of important information at a glance. Customisable system diagrams show the respective real-time data of the installations. Regardless of whether they are at one or across several locations.

Carry out updates or backups of the entire Miniserver fleet quickly and easily with just one click, or switch between visualisation or Config of the projects. Thanks to flexible user permissions, employees only see the information that is relevant to them.

COLLABORATE

Troubleshooting and collaboration
The familiar Loxone colour coding indicates information or possible problems. The respective system status is displayed in the device journal. In the event of problems, measures can be initiated immediately and tasks can be created for the team or employees. The effort required for troubleshooting is minimised.

OBSERVE

Dashboards for data visualisation
Cross-installation statistics make projects comparable and allow data-based decisions to be made. Want to compare the current or past energy consumption of several locations in one diagram? No problem.

These were just a few of the pioneering applications for Exosphere.

Tip: As a Loxone Silver Partner with training completed within the last 12 months, the ‘Essential’ version of Exosphere is available to you free of charge.

Energy: first measure, then manage.

From the grid connection to the PV system to the consumer. If you want to manage energy efficiently, you first need to know where the energy flows to in the building, how much it consumes and how much it produces. This requires suitable energy meters.

Energy meter: a must-have for efficient energy management

The integration of energy meters used to be complex, time-consuming and associated with various challenges:

• Is there a suitable interface?
• Is there a clearly documented data sheet with the register addresses?
• Which register addresses are required?
• In which unit are the values obtained?
• Is the counter wired correctly or do you get inverted values?

These challenges have made real energy management unnecessarily complicated. At Loxone, however, we want to make building automation as simple as possible. That’s why we developed the Energy Meter Tree.

Energy Meter Tree 1- & 3-Phase:
Energy measurement easier than ever

The MID-certified Energy Meter Tree can be integrated into your Loxone installation via Plug & Play. This makes them the easiest meters on the market to integrate.

The Highlights:

• Streamlined integration – get started straight away thanks to Tree technology instead of having to deal with register addresses.
• MID certification – MID certification and sealability enable the collection of billing-relevant data.
• Full integration – always maintain a complete overview of consumption, production and costs thanks to seamless integration into load management.
• Recording of live values – also records short load peaks thanks to second-by-second polling.

1- or 3-phase: the right energy meter for every application

• MID-certified
• Tree interface for easy integration
• Bidirectional energy measurement
• Adjustable wiring direction in the software
• Fully integrated into the meter modules
• Display for meter reading and power
• Up to 100 amps
• 2 TE (1-phase or 4 TE 3-phase)

• Record household consumption
• Recognising and reducing base load
• Record large consumers
• Peak load management (15-minute measurement)
• Billing of tenant electricity

• Record consumption
• Energy flow monitoring
• Recognising details of the devices
• Prevent overload

• Phase-neutral voltage
• Active power
• Meter reading consumption/delivery
• Apparent power
• Reactive power
• Meter reading reactive power consumption
• Meter reading reactive power output
• Power factor
• Phase angle
• Frequency
• …

The Highlights:

• 01 Improved Wallbox Function Block
• 02 Improved Wallbox Manager Function Block
• 03 Improved Energy Flow Monitor
• 04 Audio
• 05 New: Soundsuit integration
• 06 New: Exosphere
• 07 New: DALI2 for the DALI Extension
  08 New: Deactivation of the password reset
• 09 New: Authorisation parameters for NFC

Learn all about the new Config & App 15 in this video:

01 Improved Wallbox Function Block

Using the energy surplus from a photovoltaic system intelligently, realising individual charging modes, avoiding load peaks and much more is all made possible by the Wallbox function block – and it has now been given new price inputs.

Up to 5 different charging modes can be created with different prices per kW as well as a separate kilowatt price for a manual charging mode with individual charging power, which can be set via the Loxone App.

03 Improved Energy Flow Monitor

The Energy Flow Monitor combines consumers, generators, storage and the grid, in a clearly organised way – making energy flows more easily visible. With the new update, the Energy Flow Monitor also becomes part of the Automatic Designer in the App. With conditions for grid electricity, self-generated electricity and much more now supported. This means that customised logic can be programmed via the App and the Automatic Designer using the Energy Flow Monitor.

The Energy Flow Monitor has also become part of Auto Config, making it even easier for trained Loxone Partners to implement and use in Loxone home and building automation installations. An Energy Flow Monitor is now created via the Auto Config, meters and Power Supply & Backup are added to it and set accordingly.

06 New: Exosphere

Exosphere is an innovative cloud application specifically designed for Loxone Partners and Facility Managers with multiple installations, of any scale, and with any number of locations. It is the central point for visualising and controlling all of your Miniservers, enabling unprecedented efficiency in terms of management, monitoring and maintenance. All information about Exosphere can be found in the respective blog. 

07 New: DALI2 for the DALI Extension

Our DALI extensions are now also certified for DALI 2, which has been implemented on the software side with Config 15. This means that DALI2 sensors such as presence detectors or similar can now also be integrated. Delivery of the DALI2-certified DALI Extensions will start shortly.

08 New: Deactivation of the password reset

The deactivation of the password reset, which prevents the admin password from being reset, ensures even more security in your projects. The password can then no longer be reset if the SD card of the Miniserver is removed, connected to the PC and reset via the Loxone Config.

09 New: Authorisation parameters for NFC

With Loxone, you can realise secure and straightforward access, and its management, to your building – which is now even more flexible with Config 15. With the NFC Code Touch, access can be granted either via NFC or a code – or both via two-factor authentication. In the future, you will also be able to activate this as a parameter via a separate input on the NFC module, for example for different operating times.

Practical example: In an office, simple authentication is sufficient during operating hours; outside these hours, two-factor authentication is required. This can be easily realised by combining the NFC function block with the Timer Switch function block.

As always, you can find an overview of all changes in the changelog.

Bio construction and biopassive housing

At Casa Sophia, construction was focused on using resources from nature and protecting the health of its occupants. This is achieved through bio construction, a philosophy that uses green materials to guarantee a minimised impact on the environment. From the extraction of materials to recycling them, every step is managed in a sustainable way.

How is this achieved? First, a geobiological study of the terrain was carried out to detect any materials that could affect the health of the residents. In addition, the home’s design is adapted to the geographical conditions and the local climate to ensure a comfortable environment.

Wood, sourced from sustainable forests, is the main material used by 100X100BioPasiva. All other design elements, such as paints and finishes, are also sustainable. These low-impact resources benefit the environment.
In addition, Loxone’s low voltage systems and 24V operation creates a living space that’s free of electrical and electromagnetic pollution.

But that’s not all. Since 1993, 100x100BioPasiva has been building with sustainability, health and maximum energy efficiency in mind, and since 2012 they have revolutionised the world of construction with “biopassive housing“, an approach that combines bio construction with the Passivhaus Standard. These homes are highly energy efficient, offer exceptional comfort temperature management all year round and minimise the need for conventional air conditioning systems.

A biopassive house is characterised by strategic design: good insulation, very high performance windows, environmentally friendly materials, controlled ventilation, energy-conscious features, comfort temperatures and sound levels – all within an efficient design. Incorporating the Loxone building management system into a biopassive home not only takes the environment into account, but also provides the best quality of life for residents.

Air quality for health and wellbeing

At Casa Sophia, air quality is more than a priority: it is a commitment. To meet the requirements of both the meticulous Passivhaus Standard and the bio construction philosophy, the quality of the air in the house is of utmost importance for the wellbeing of the occupants.

To monitor and record a wide range of data related to air quality, the MICA device from InBiot – compatible with the Loxone system – is used to record and visualise the air quality measurements in the Loxone App. In addition, Loxone’s intelligent automation takes care of the ventilation, increasing the flow when particle levels reach 600/million micrograms per cubic meter. At Casa Sophia, the air you breathe is a hallmark of quality that makes a difference in every corner of the home.

Formaldehyde and radon gas levels, volatile organic compounds, airborne dust particles, tropospheric ozone, CO2, temperature and humidity levels are all measured. The use of this data is truly impressive and gives yet another reason to choose low-impact materials that promote both a healthier planet and our own wellbeing.

Automated smart blinds

At the heart of every Passivhaus home should be an automated solar shading system that serves as protection against overheating.

Casa Sophia has been designed through bioclimatic architecture that optimises its location and the local temperatures. During the winter, when the sun is in a lower position, it can still raise the interior temperature up to 28ºC. However, the smart blinds managed and controlled by Loxone automation prevent overheating in both summer and winter. The system monitors the interior temperature and when it detects that the desired comfort temperature is exceeded by 2ºC, it automatically adjusts the louvres to block sunlight out of the room. With this method, Casa Sophia maintains a pleasant and balanced atmosphere throughout the year so residents can enjoy unparalleled comfort in every season.

This automation frees homeowners from worrying about raising and lowering the blinds manually. The Loxone system acts by itself to contribute to temperature control all year round. This adds convenience, comfort and extra security to the building.

Virtual batteries and limitless energy

At Casa Sophia, technology is the main provider of cost and energy savings. Being a “positive house”, all surplus energy is stored in a virtual battery, as if it were a piggy bank. This means that when cloudy winter days arrive, the surplus stored in the piggy bank is used to supply the house. Casa Sophia will always remain a “positive house” due to this method of power generation. Loxone automation makes this process incredibly easy and unlocks the photovoltaic system’s full potential.

The Miniserver: efficient consumption 24/7

The Miniserver is the central brain of Casa Sophia. It takes care of numerous essential functions to improve everyday life for residents. The two most crucial are intelligent lighting and air conditioning. Automating these features significantly contributes to the optimisation of energy consumption, resulting in incredible savings.

Via the Presence Sensors, lighting and AC control work automatically, meaning they will not activate once the occupants have left the house and therefore will not waste energy when nobody’s home.

Approximately 80% of the luminaires in the house are LED lights powered at 24V. This not only helps to reduce electromagnetic fields, but also allows for efficient and precise control and dimming. At Casa Sophia, technology and efficiency go hand in hand to offer state-of-the-art and sustainable lighting.

Air conditioning, comfort and efficiency

In a house designed according to the Passivhaus Standard, energy consumption needs to be minimal from day 1. Through the integration of the Loxone building automation system, Casa Sophia can maintain a pleasant and constant climate in all rooms by adjusting the humidity and temperature levels according to the residents’ preferences.

One of the main priorities in passive house projects is the comfort and wellbeing of occupants. Therefore, in Casa Sophia, 2 air conditioning systems have been implemented to provide two different options. One of them is exclusively for air conditioning developed by 100x100BioPasiva through ventilation. The other system includes the underfloor heating/cooling on the ground floor.

The key to operate this home so efficiently is the harmonious control of all smart functions in a single installation and via the Loxone App. This not only makes climate control intuitive and convenient for the residents, but also promotes a high level of wellbeing in everyday life. At Casa Sophia, comfort is above all else.

Total safety and security for peace of mind

Safety and security is essential for any home or building. The optimised Loxone system takes care of this in Casa Sophia with maximum efficiency to reduce day-to-day worries.

Water Sensor Air devices are essential components in this home and have been placed in all wet areas: kitchens and bathrooms. In the event of a detected incident, the system acts and warns the residents through their smartphones and with the lights flashing. If there’s a possible escape of water, Loxone automatically cuts off the main water supply. This can reduce the possibility of flooding and wasting water due to minor oversights. By integrating all these safety features into the Loxone system, home insurance costs have been significantly reduced.

Door & Window Contacts both inside and outside and an audible alarm ensure that the home is kept safe and secure by a one-off investment and no monthly fees.

The Loxone passive house automation system will use as many green resources and energy-efficient technologies as possible through a single solution in the most efficient way. This active system intelligently controls functions like shading and presence-based lighting through automation to ensure maximum comfort and convenience for the occupants, who will get to spend time on the important things without having to worry about opening or closing the blinds according to the position of the sun or turning the heating off.

Loxone + Silent Gliss: Win-win situation for customers

Our cooperation with Silent Gliss opens up new energy saving possibilities for buildings. With Loxone’s automation, and the high quality of Silent Gliss’s blinds and curtains, leading to a great reduction in energy needed for heating, cooling and lighting. An example of this collaboration in practice is eHome2, in which both brands were proud to be involved with this revolutionary study – Loxone as the building management system (BMS) and Silent Gliss as the blind and curtain supplier.

The Silent Gliss shading integrated within a Loxone system means that it can provide automated privacy, maintaining the desired temperature in an energy efficient manner and provide lighting and shading that is coordinated with the lights for further energy savings.  The collaboration can also be part of the security alarm, with the blinds raising and curtains opening through Loxone automation to expose the intruder.

The collaboration between the two brands can be seen extensively both in residential and commercial settings. The benefits for users are clear that your blinds and curtains are smartly automated to be in the optimal position for the conditions and time of day without users having to think about it. Plus, you can also change the blind position manually for the entire building in seconds should you want to through a tap in the Loxone App.

The technical implementation

Seamless Integration: Silent Gliss and Loxone
When it comes to integrating Silent Gliss with Loxone for shading solutions, the process is tailored to suit various scenarios and motor types. This flexibility ensures a smooth and efficient integration experience. Let’s explore the different methods based on the shading motor in use:

	Loxone Shading Actuators Air for Retrofitting: If you are working with existing installations and looking to retrofit Silent Gliss shades, the Loxone Shading Actuators Air offer a convenient solution. These actuators are designed for compatibility with Silent Gliss, ensuring a seamless integration without the need for an extensive overhaul.
	Nano 2 Relay Tree for Quick and Easy Installation: In scenarios involving new builds, the Nano 2 Relay Tree from Loxone proves to be a reliable choice. This option simplifies the installation process, providing a quick and easy way to integrate Silent Gliss shading systems. The Nano 2 Relay Tree is designed for efficiency, making it an ideal solution for projects from the ground up.
	Integration via IP with Smart Range of Motors: For a comprehensive integration experience, Silent Gliss supports IP integration with the Smart Range of Motors from Loxone. This method allows for a high level of control and customisation. By leveraging the power of IP integration, users can seamlessly incorporate Silent Gliss shades into their smart home ecosystem managed by Loxone.

Just connect your blinds to the Silent Gliss gateway, download the template from the Loxone library and set its IP address, from there it is the familiar use of inputs and outputs to control blind, curtain tracks and more.

Case Study: eHome2

eHome2 is a collaboration between Saint-Gobain and Barratt Developments inside Energy House 2.0 at the University of Salford as part of a research project into houses of the future. The project puts various technologies to the test to see how they respond to predicted future climatic changes.

Loxone is involved in eHome2 as the complete control system for the house, including controlling its own devices and third party devices. One of these third party systems is Silent Gliss, which provides great privacy in the home and helps with energy saving.

Read more about the project here.

You can find all the information about Config 14.7 in our release blog here. 

Network devices: Address Resolve Fallback

Thanks to the new ‘Address Resolve Fallback’ feature, the Miniserver and the Loxone network devices can be found even if the network settings have not been configured correctly. The new fallback system now automatically searches the network for the device in order to establish a connection – for example, if you are in a different subnet or if the local address of the device has been stored incorrectly when you change from a static to a dynamic IP.

Window and door monitoring 

In the new version, window and door monitoring objects can now be nested. In addition, the Gate/Garage Function Block for garages or garage doors can also be selected.

Loxone Library

The Loxone Library contains numerous templates for integrating a wide range of devices into Loxone Config. With the new Config 14.7, it is no longer necessary to go to the Loxone Library website to download templates. Search & Download are now conveniently possible directly via the Loxone Config.

Mathematical. Function Blocks

Our mathematics Function Blocks: Add, Multiply, Min/Max and Average can now be connected to several sensors at one input. This simplifies the complete configuration, especially in larger projects, as fewer blocks are needed, making the configuration clearer and leaner.

Lilu’s House: communications and automation

What makes Lilu’s House unique is its ability to communicate to, control and automate all of its systems. From data measurements to energy management, everything in this house works collaboratively. Certified by Energiehaus, Lilu’s House has an advanced system of sensors and detectors that allow the monitoring of temperature, humidity, CO2, VOCs, particulate matter and formaldehyde. But that’s not all: Lilu’s House goes further by integrating the ventilation, heating, cooling, shading, photovoltaic energy production and lighting systems.

The key to success lies in solving a common challenge for passive houses: the need for efficient communication between different systems. Installing the Loxone Miniserver as the brain of the automation system allows all the intelligent elements to work in harmony, avoiding unnecessary consumption and guaranteeing a comfortable environment. It is no longer just a well-built house, but a home that evolves and adapts to the needs of its residents automatically.

The joint and automated management of data collection, and the automated operation of the ventilation, energy production, air conditioning and lighting systems are the technical key to Lilu’s House, guaranteeing optimum performance and exceptional energy efficiency.

In addition, the minimised time and wiring spent on the installation debunk the myth that integrating automation into a building is nothing more than an overly-expensive extravagance – it proves that considering installation in the planning phase to optimise all costs is crucial.

Automating energy management for a sustainable future

The ability to access and analyse data is critical at Lilu’s House. From room temperature to air quality and energy consumption, everything is recorded and made available to companies and universities seeking to better understand energy-efficient buildings and their behaviour.

Consumption control is not limited to just energy: it includes appliances, HVAC systems and many other functionalities, ensuring holistic energy management. Automation in Lilu’s House goes beyond comfort and convenience. The building’s automated energy management is based on the accurate measurements of data and the ability to adapt to various conditions with the shared primary goal of maximising efficiency.

• Ventilation system: As soon as the CO2 reading exceeds 1000ppm or the humidity in the air exceeds 65%, the automation system activates the ventilation at a higher power.
• Temperature management: Ensures the stability of constant optimum comfort temperatures set according to time and/or presence. The system uses the most economical operation modes for to each occasion to reach or maintain the target temperature.
• Load management: The Loxone system shifts consumers during the day according to the amount of energy produced by the photovoltaic panels or according to the hourly electricity tariff.
• Automation of the smart blinds: Adjusts the venetian blinds depending on the position of the sun, the interior and exterior temperature and the time of day to avoid overheating.

The home that cares for your health

Focusing on health and wellbeing, the team carried out a detailed study of radiation:

• Natural radiation: Hartmann lines and their crossing points were analysed to identify areas with higher telluric or geopathogenic energy. This helps to avoid placing beds and furniture in harmful areas. 
• Artificial radiation: The lighting is operated with 24V DC to avoid the generation of electromagnetic fields. The sockets are also equipped with shielded cables to minimise radiation. Particular attention was paid to the lamps chosen for the home, especially for places such as the bedside table.

Loxone elevates the living experience at Lilu’s House 

• Control of the external humidity entering the building is crucial as the home is located in a warm Mediterranean climate and close to a river. Depending on the outside temperature, inside temperature and relative humidity, a bypass is continuously connected and disconnected, allowing air to enter directly from outside if this improves the condition of air in the house. At the same time, a duct expels the excess humidity to help prevent condensation.
• Automated irrigation prevents the watering system from switching on if it has rained in the last few hours or if rain is forecasted for the next few hours.
• The installation includes a security system with audio alerts (messages that play when potential incidents or oversights are detected) and notifications via the Loxone App. Instant warnings for possible leaks, unexpected temperature changes and other discrepancies will instruct the home to act automatically by, for example, closing the valves to help prevent further water damage.
• Loxone automates indoor and outdoor lighting. The lights indoors follow the circadian cycle and are activated and regulated according to presence and brightness to avoid always having the lighting on at maximum power. Outdoor lighting is operated according to brightness and time of day. In addition, if the windows are opened at night, the interior lighting changes to red tones to prevent insects from coming in.

With the Loxone automation system, Lilu’s House has been able to consume less than expected by the Passive House Planning Package, especially during the summer months, when the anticipated consumption was significantly higher. The study is still in progress, monitoring monthly consumption for at least one year to obtain an even more representative data set. 

A passive house automation system integrated with Loxone can address all Passivhaus criterias and provide the purest quality of life and the highest levels of convenience and comfort inside the building through intelligent automation. With intelligent automation by Loxone, the human factor is minimised and the occupants can rely on the truly efficient active operational system to take care of everything.

Operating mode & automatic designer

In an intelligent building, most processes occur automatically and without any need for user intervention. In order to individualise the automation and adapt it to your customer’s needs, so-called operating modes can be used.

With operating modes, functions in intelligent buildings can be automated to start depending on the time of day, day of the week, or specific events in the building. This includes automation of the lighting – for example, creating an operating mode for a relaxing evening in watching TV on the sofa, or for when cleaners are attending after business hours; the lighting can automatically adjust based on different parameters in the operating mode.

Operating modes in the Loxone Config

Operating modes are intuitive for trained Loxone Partners to create directly within Loxone Config.

They can now be activated via operating times or further logic, such as via a switch. You can find detailed instructions on how to use operating modes as an input or output in our documentation.

Automatic Designer in the Loxone App

For users, similar to an operating mode, you can easily create your own automations in the Loxone App using the Automatic Designer.

Select different conditions and subsequent actions, or easily record actions or operating sequences yourself by marking them directly in the app visualisation.

You can link multiple conditions and trigger multiple actions all at the same time – so it can be completely personalised and customised to your taste and lifestyle.

Create lighting moods & switch using logic

In Loxone Config

For Partners, you’ll already be familiar with Loxone Config. You can select the “Moods” tab in the respective room via the “Lighting Controller” Function Block, create a new mood and define the lighting circuits, colour scheme and brightness of the mood.

To switch the lighting scene automatically using the operating mode, switch to the “Automatic” tab in Loxone Config. Now we select the operating mode and the lighting mood the system should activate when motion/presence is detected in the respective area. This can all be completely customised to your customer’s preferences. It can be programmed to work in many different ways, whether it be that the system always switches to this lighting mood, or only if the lighting was previously switched off, or whether the lighting mood should be mixed in with the existing mood, etc.

With lighting control via Loxone, there are no limits to your creativity allowing you to create bespoke ambience and moods. Whether in your own four walls, in a shop, restaurant, hotel or office: with the right lighting moods, you can optimise those occupying spaces and create the basis for a sense of well-being. And thanks to Loxone automation, you don’t need to get an app – the keyword there is automation. However, should you ever want to make changes to the mood, colour, temperature, or automatic rules, you have complete control at anytime and from anywhere via the free and easy to use Loxone App.