Knowledge base
Guides on engineering systems for home and business. No fluff, no ads — just technical details
How to design a smart home
Step-by-step algorithm from idea to working documentation. What matters at each stage
Learn more →Electrical for smart home
What to know about the power side: panels, groups, cables, UPS, generator. Smart home cannot work without good electrical
Learn more →KNX: what and why
European open building automation standard. Wired bus, 500+ manufacturers of compatible equipment
Learn more →Lutron: HomeWorks, RA3, myRoom
American lighting and shading system. Benchmark for dimming. Three product lines for different budgets
Learn more →Crestron: flagship of Hi-End automation
Complete building automation on one platform: light, climate, shading, AV, security. For residences from 500 m² and commercial facilities
Learn more →Wi-Fi in a large house: how to do it right
One router will not cover 500 m². You need a mesh network or multiple access points with seamless roaming. How to design
Learn more →IP telephony for office
Corporate PBX on Asterisk, 3CX or Yeastar. Call center, queues, IVR, CRM integration
Learn more →Video surveillance: how to design the system
IP cameras, NVR/VMS, analytics, remote access, storage. How many cameras do you need and where to place them
Learn more →Access control: how to choose
Cards, biometrics, barriers, integration with video surveillance. What to install in office, home, gate
Learn more →Fire alarm: what matters
Fire alarm and evacuation systems. MCHS regulations, licenses, equipment selection
Learn more →Home theater and multiroom
Acoustics, projectors, screens, acoustic calculation, calibration. How to properly assemble a home theater and multiroom audio
Learn more →KNX vs Lutron vs Crestron: what to choose
Comparison of three leading automation platforms. When KNX, when Lutron, when Crestron. What to look for when choosing
Learn more →How much does a smart home cost in 2026
Real budgets: basic, mid and premium. What makes up the cost of a smart home and what you can save on
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