Environment
Temperature, humidity, CO2 and air quality, by room or zone.
Internet of Things
IoT devices and sensors, properly integrated
Temperature, humidity, CO2, water or energy sensors; connected plugs, relays and valves. We choose the devices, connect them to a secure network and bring them into one platform with useful alerts.
The problem isn't the devices, it's how they fit together
One app per gadget
Every brand with its own app, accounts and alerts, and nothing connecting them.
Cheap, insecure devices
No updates, default passwords, and sitting on the same network as everything else.
Alerts nobody handles
A leak sensor that notifies a phone nobody checks isn't much use.
Batteries and links that fail silently
A sensor with a flat battery or no connection looks "fine" until something happens.
What we integrate
Water, smoke and frost
Leak and flood, smoke and low-temperature detectors, with a shut-off valve where needed.
Energy
Consumption meters per circuit or device, solar production and metering plugs.
Presence and openings
Motion, occupancy, and door and window sensors.
Actuators
Plugs, relays, valves, thermostats and lighting you can control and automate.
Platform and alerts
Everything on one dashboard, with KNX, Loxone or Home Assistant, and alerts to whoever needs to act.
The right protocol for each job
No protocol is best at everything: we choose based on range, power use and purpose.
| Protocol | Range and network | Power use | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| WiFi | Your existing WiFi network | High | Cameras, mains-powered devices, plugs |
| Zigbee | Short-range mesh | Very low | Sensors and lighting in homes and shops |
| Z-Wave | Sub-GHz mesh | Very low | Sensors and actuators, good wall penetration |
| Thread / Matter | Low-power IP mesh | Very low | Devices compatible across brands |
| Bluetooth LE | Short range | Very low | Locks, nearby sensors |
| LoRaWAN | Long range, kilometres | Minimal | Spread-out sensors: car parks, tanks, large buildings |
Many installations combine several: a gateway translates each protocol to the central platform.
Use cases
Second homes
Leaks, frost, humidity and temperature monitored while nobody is there.
Restaurants
Cold room and fridge temperatures logged, with an alert if they go out of range.
Hotels and apartments
Energy per room, windows open with heating on, bathroom leaks.
Offices and shops
CO2 and ventilation, meeting-room occupancy and out-of-hours consumption.
Security and network first
Every connected device is another door into your network. That's why IoT devices go on a separate network, with up-to-date firmware, unique passwords and no direct access from the internet. Remote access goes through the platform or a VPN.
We favour devices that work locally, so an internet outage or a cloud service shutting down doesn't leave the installation dead.
- Separate IoT network (VLAN)
- Local control wherever possible
- Battery and connectivity monitoring
- Documentation for every device
How we do it
- 1
What you want to know or control
We start from the problem: leaks, energy, temperature, occupancy…
- 2
Devices and protocol
We choose sensors and actuators to suit the space, range and power supply.
- 3
Network and integration
A secure IoT network, gateway and platform with dashboards and automations.
- 4
Alerts and follow-up
We set who receives each alert and review the system as part of maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
Can you integrate devices I already have?
Often yes, if the device supports local integration or has an API. We check case by case; if it isn't reliable, we'll tell you and suggest an alternative.
Does it work if the internet goes down?
With local devices and a local platform, automations keep running. What you lose temporarily is remote access and external alerts, unless there's a 4G/5G backup connection.
Who receives the alerts?
Whoever you decide: the owner, the maintenance manager, reception staff or several people, with different priorities depending on the alert.
Can I start with just a few sensors?
Yes. Most people start with what worries them most, such as leaks or temperature, and expand on the same platform.
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Tell us about your project
We look at what you need and propose a complete solution: one company, one point of contact, one project.
- Phone+376 356 249
- Emailinfo@knxandorra.com