Integrating HOLOWHAS into a KNX Network: Four Flexible Approaches Why KNX Matters KNX is the global standard for home and building automation, offering reliable, flexible, and scalable control over lighting, climate, security, and other smart systems. For modern smart homes, integrating devices into the KNX network ensures centralized control, interoperability, and future-proof automation. Surprisingly, very […]
Read MoreHow to Use Bluetooth Low-Energy for HOLOWHAS Wi-Fi Commissioning Setting up smart devices should be effortless. Yet, many devices on the market still rely on temporary Wi-Fi hotspots (SoftAP) for onboarding—a process that is frustrating, slow, and prone to errors. HOLOWHAS redefines this experience by using Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) for Wi-Fi commissioning, making device setup fast, secure, […]
Read MoreOpenAudio HOLOWHAS Firmware & HoloHome App Completes Major Upgrade —-Ushering in a New Era of Smart Home Audio In the wave of smart homes, audio experience has always been a focal point for users. Today, we are honored to announce that the OpenAudio HOLOWHAS firmware & HoloHome App has completed a significant upgrade, bringing a […]
Read MoreHOW to Cast Sirius to HOLOWHAS multi-room streaming amplifier On October 9, Frank Zivis asked us a great question: “Can you stream Sirius with the HoloWhas device?” We think other customers might be wondering the same thing. So, we’re planning to publish a blog post about it. This way, we can address the question in a […]
Read MoreSharing speakers between multi-room audio and AVR Sharing Home Theater Speakers for Multi-Room Music and Movie Experiences In many American homes, not every room is designed as a theater, and not every room features surround sound. Typically, a household may have only one or two dedicated theater rooms, while other areas—like bedrooms, kitchens, or living […]
Read MoreThermal Management of Multi-room Streaming Amplifier It is no secret in the audio community: some amplifiers run so hot that they could literally cook an egg on top of the chassis. High-power multi-room streaming amplifiers, in particular, need to deliver dozens or even hundreds of watts across multiple zones, which inevitably leads to significant heat […]
Read MoreHow to Determine the + and – Connections on a Speaker In audio systems, correctly connecting the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals of a speaker is crucial. It not only affects the quality of the sound but can also impact the performance and safety of your equipment. Here are some methods and steps to […]
Read MoreControl4 is a brand of automation and networking systems for homes and businesses, offering a customisable and unified smart home system to automate and control connected devices including lighting, audio, video, climate control, intercom, and security.[1] The Control4 platform interoperates with more than 13,000 third-party products and it is available in over 100 countries.[2] After merging with SnapAV, by 2024 Control4 managed […]
Read MoreFor IT and network professionals managing building automation, the KNX system uses specific components to connect to your IP network. Two fundamental pieces of hardware you’ll frequently work with are the KNX IP Router and the KNX IP Interface. While their names are similar and they both serve as gateways, they have distinct roles in […]
Read MoreHome Automation Integration KNX automation in Whole Home Audio System is very important. Only few Multi-room Streaming Amplifier support KNX, but all HOLOWHAS series MRSA from OpenAudio support KNX. What is KNX Automation KNX is an open standard (see EN 50090, ISO/IEC 14543) for commercial and residential building automation. KNX devices can manage lighting, blinds […]
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