Quick answers
Who makes 1Home?
1Home is made by 1Home Solutions GmbH. The company's registered office is in Berlin, Germany. It designs its own server hardware, and you set the devices up in a local web dashboard.
What does 1Home do?
1Home connects a building's existing KNX system, Matter devices and Crestron Home, and the system stays as it is. KNX reaches Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant through Matter, and Crestron Home through Server KNX Pro or Server CH. It also works the other way. Matter devices such as Philips Hue lights get group addresses and are programmed in ETS like any other device on the system.
Which home apps work, and which need a hub?
Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant all connect through the local Matter bridge, and each needs a hub. Apple accepts an Apple TV, HomePod or HomePod mini. Google accepts Google Home, Google Home Mini, Nest Mini, Nest Audio, Nest Hub, Nest Hub Max and Nest Wifi Pro. Alexa and SmartThings are in beta. Alexa is best under 50 devices, and Home Assistant suits small installations.
What is the difference between Server KNX Pro, Server CH and Voice & Visu?
Server KNX Pro is the full server. It takes up to 250 KNX devices to voice assistants and Matter apps, runs up to 150 automations, brings up to 100 Matter devices onto KNX, and adds Crestron Home and remote ETS programming. Server CH imports, controls and syncs KNX devices in Crestron Home, with the 1Home App, automations and remote ETS programming, but no voice assistants or Matter bridge. Voice & Visu covers voice control, Matter apps up to 250 devices and the 1Home App, without automations or remote ETS programming. To bring Matter devices onto KNX without Server KNX Pro, use the IoT Gateway.
Do I need internet?
Mostly no. The Server runs completely locally, except for automatic ETS device detection, and the link between the Server and your home hub stays on the local network. Voice control needs internet, and so does the Google Home app. Sonos control needs it too, because it uses the official Sonos Cloud API. Remote access while you are away also needs internet.
How do I enquire in India?
Morion Automation is the authorised distributor in India. Use Book a consultation, or write to info@morion.in.