If you've heard of the Loxone smart home system, you've probably wondered: Is it worth it, and what does it actually bring to daily life? In this article we've collected the most important benefits — not as marketing copy, but the way we experience it in practice as installers.
Loxone Article Series
- Overview — what are the benefits? (this article)
- Loxone Lighting Control — in detail
- Loxone Heating & Climate Automation
- Shading and blind control
- Loxone security system
- Loxone energy management
- Smart home retrofit — without cutting into walls
What is Loxone?
Loxone is an Austrian building automation system that brings all of a home's electrical functions — lighting, heating, shading, security, energy — into one unified system. Not separate smart bulbs and different apps, but a complete, coordinated system whose brain is the Loxone Miniserver.
Wired and wireless — both Loxone
Many people think Loxone is only for new builds. That's not true — thanks to Loxone Air technology it can be installed in existing homes, without opening walls.
| Feature | Loxone Tree (wired) | Loxone Air (wireless) |
|---|---|---|
| Best for? | New build, renovation | Existing house, retrofit |
| Installation | With cable laying | No wall cutting |
| Reliability | ✓ Maximum | ✓ Excellent (encrypted 868 MHz) |
| Expandability | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Flexible |
| Combinable? | ✓ Yes — wired and Air can be used together | |
The 5 biggest benefits at a glance
Intelligent lighting
Automatic, presence-adaptive
Smart heating
Room-by-room, presence-based
Shading
Sun & weather tracking
Security
Alarm, notifications, presence simulation
Energy monitoring
Consumption tracking in real time
One app — everything
iOS and Android, remote access
1. Intelligent lighting control
In the Loxone system you don't simply switch lights on or off. The system uses presence sensors to know when you're in a room — and acts automatically.
💡 Moods at the touch of a button: Movie night — dimmed light, blinds down, TV input active. Morning — gradual brightening like sunrise. All with a single touch — or automatically.
2. Heating and climate automation — no more wasted heating
Loxone manages temperature room by room, adjusting to actual presence — no programming needed, the system learns your daily rhythm by itself.
3. Shading and blind control — the sun works for you
Loxone knows the exact sun position for every day of the year and also takes into account current weather. The result: blinds automatically protect against heat in summer and let sunlight in during winter.
⚠️ Storm warning: If weather data indicates strong wind, Loxone automatically raises all blinds — so they don't get damaged.
4. Security and alarm — instant notification, from anywhere
Loxone manages security functions in an integrated way. No separate alarm, no separate app — everything is built into one system.
5. Energy monitoring and optimisation
Loxone measures all your home's consumers in real time. You can see where the electricity goes, and the system automatically optimises consumption — especially if you have a solar panel system.
☀️ Especially useful for solar owners: Loxone knows when your panels are producing — and automatically starts the washing machine and boiler at that time. Maximises self-consumption, minimises grid usage.
6. Everything from one app — the Loxone App
All of the above functions are manageable from a single, clear app — for iOS and Android alike.
In summary: who should choose a Loxone system?
The wired Loxone Tree system is ideal for new builds and larger renovations where cable laying is possible. For existing homes, Loxone Air offers a wireless solution with no wall cutting.
If you want a truly comprehensive, all-in-one system — controlled from a unified app, getting to know your habits better year by year — Loxone is one of the best investments you can make in your home. More information: Smart Home installation in Sopron →
Have questions? We'll help!
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📞 +36 30 522 7954 ✉️ Write to usLoxone Article Series — continued
- Overview — what are the benefits? (this article)
- Loxone Lighting Control — in detail
- Loxone Heating & Climate Automation
- Shading and blind control
- Loxone security system
- Loxone energy management
- Smart home retrofit — without cutting into walls