Side by side
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| Zigbee (Simon) | KNX (GVS) | Loxone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiring | Wireless, no new cables | A bus cable to every device | Cables to a central Miniserver |
| Best for | Homes already lived in | New villas, offices, commercial buildings | New villas and offices |
| How it works | Devices talk to each other and to a small hub | Each device carries its own logic; no single central box | One Miniserver runs the whole house |
| Brands | Simon and other Zigbee devices | Hundreds of makers share the standard | Loxone |
| Adding more later | Room by room, any time | Any KNX device on the same cable | Loxone devices, planned in the wiring |
| Works with Home Assistant | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| When we join | Any time | At the drawings stage | At the drawings stage |
Choose Zigbee if
- You already live in the home and don't want walls opened.
- You want to start with a few rooms and add more later.
- You want the wall switch to stay the main control, with the app as an extra.
Choose KNX if
- You are building a villa, office or commercial building and can run cable before finishing.
- You want an open standard, so you are not tied to one brand or one installer.
- Facility teams will maintain the building for years.
Choose Loxone if
- You are building or fully renovating, and want one system to run lighting, blinds, climate and audio.
- You prefer one brand with one app across the whole house.
- You want the house to keep working without the internet; the Miniserver runs on site.
Can you mix them?
Yes, and many homes do. A common setup is KNX or Loxone in the main villa, Zigbee for an annex or a later extension, and Home Assistant on top so everything appears in one app with the cameras and intercom.
How we decide with you
We start with a site visit or your drawings, check the wiring and the Wi-Fi, and ask how you use each room. Then you get a written offer that names the system and every brand, with the reason for the choice.
To start, use the Request a Quote form or message us on WhatsApp at +965 55155647.