What to know before buying Loxone
Before you commit to Loxone, there are a few things worth sorting out first. This is a practical checklist, not a sales pitch.
How to prepare before you buy
Map out your rooms
List the functions you want in each room, now and in the future — lighting, blinds, heating, security. This list becomes the basis for your partner's quote.
Choose Tree or Air per location
Tree is a wired bus — a single 4-wire cable carries both power and data in a tree topology. Air is a wireless product line, handy for retrofits without extra cabling.
Decide on audio and security
If you want audio or security in the same system, say so upfront — it affects which Miniserver and modules you need.
Find out who installs and configures it
Loxone products are mostly sold and installed through a network of certified Loxone Partner installers; some products and the Config software are also available to enthusiasts.
What to know about the system
The Tree bus
A single 4-wire cable carries both power and data to devices in a tree topology — not a star like KNX.
Miniserver
The central DIN-rail controller — automation logic runs locally, without depending on the cloud for core functions.
Loxone Link
The internal bus that connects extension modules to the Miniserver.
Loxone Config
Free PC software for configuring the system — visual programming with function blocks.
A closed platform
Loxone is a manufacturer-centric system with its own bus. KNX, by contrast, is an open international standard with devices from many manufacturers.
Partner network
Products are mostly installed by certified Loxone Partner installers, who also help with configuration and handover.
What to bring to your first meeting
Prepare these points before you talk to a partner — it speeds up the quote.
- A room list with functions for now and later
- Which spots suit Tree and which suit Air
- Whether audio and security belong in the same system
- Who will install and configure the system
- What the handover documentation looks like
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Loxone Tree and Air?
Tree is a wired bus — a single 4-wire cable carries power and data in a tree topology. Air is a wireless product line for battery-powered sensors and switches, handy for retrofits without extra cabling.
Does Loxone work without internet?
Yes — the Miniserver is the central DIN-rail controller, and automation logic runs locally without depending on the cloud for core functions.
Can you configure a Loxone system yourself?
Loxone Config is free PC software with visual programming and function blocks. Some products and the software itself are available to enthusiasts, though most products are sold and installed through certified Loxone Partner installers.
Why is it better to plan the whole house at once?
Drawing up a room list with functions before you buy becomes the basis for your partner's quote and helps you avoid mismatched solutions later on.
How does Loxone differ from KNX?
Loxone is a closed, manufacturer-centric platform with its own bus. KNX is an open international standard with devices from many manufacturers.
Ready to talk to a partner?
Browse Loxone products in the shop and put together your room list before your first meeting.