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i want to use ipad to control the KNX and AV device, what do i need?

asked Jul 14 '11 at 04:15

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Please state what quind of AV device are you talking about: Controllable via IR? Controlable via RS232 port? Controlable via Ethernet port o WiFi via DLNA? Brand or model may help in the advice that can be provided. EB

(Jul 14 '11 at 05:08) EB ♦♦

do i need any hardware when i control TV DVD or other AV device through aycontrol? is there an universal hareware can connect the AV device with the KNX/EIB system?how about the AMX?

(Jul 14 '11 at 23:04) aubrey

Well by chosing the lower common feature among AV devices I may say that all of them have an IR receiver. In this case you can use Gira's IR transmitter ( see http://www.knxshop.co.uk/catalog/Catalog.aspx?NavID=000-007-1036-GIR058828).

For control KNX via IPAD, or iPhone, there's a bunch of software to name. Here's just a few: m..myhome, Gira Home Server , Iridium Mobile, AV Stumpfl Iseo 2, Aycontrol, EibPort, iKNX.

You will also need a connection of your WiFi network , to were your IPAD will connect, to the KNX Bus. And for this case an KNX/IP gateway or Router, like for example the Weinzierl KNX/IP Router ( see http://www.weinzierl.de/de/products/750.html will be needed.

Some of the software I mentioned need PC or MAc where the server software is running, some can communicate directly with the KNX/IP gateway after configured. Check with the supplier for details.

This is broad answer that you will need to fine tune in accordance to your specifi equipment and KNX instalation.

EB

Update: see also Question http://ask.aboutknx.com/questions/781/knx-ir-gateways in this forum

answered Jul 14 '11 at 07:17

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edited Jul 14 '11 at 14:11

i want to find a methord to control most of the AV device, like TV or DVD, is there a device that can connect the EIB and AV device together ,if not, how can i make the control come true?

answered Jul 14 '11 at 06:33

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Few examples for audio system with KNX:

Loxone + Sonos

GIRA HomeServer + Revox

GIRA HomeServer + squeezebox (HsSlim).

GIRA HomeServer + Russound (HsRuss)

WHD EIB Audio

Edit: I saw, that you are looking for TV controllers. IRTrans connected to HomeServer or GIRA 588 00.

answered Jul 14 '11 at 17:32

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edited Jul 14 '11 at 17:36

Or as I said in the other Thread

KOMTECH EIB-IR for IR/RS232 control

answered Jul 25 '11 at 04:29

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