Istanbul Smart Home Systems | KNX Automation – Smarthome

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Istanbul Smart Home Automation Systems

Professional KNX automation systems for residential, villa, hotel and commercial projects in Istanbul — making your living spaces more comfortable, secure and energy-efficient.

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500+ Completed Projects

15+ Years Experience

98% Client Satisfaction

Lighting Control

All rooms active · 60% brightness

Energy Management

3.2 kWh saved today

Security System

All doors locked · Alarm off

Why Smarthome?

The Architect of Your Smart Home

Since 2008, Smarthome has been one of Turkey’s leading KNX smart home system integrators. From residential projects to five-star hotels, from boutique villas to large commercial buildings, we have hands-on experience at every scale.

Instead of off-the-shelf solutions, we listen to your project’s needs and design custom automation architectures. By combining KNX’s robust infrastructure with wireless technologies like Shelly and iNELS, we deliver tailored solutions for both new builds and existing properties.

After project handover, we continue as a long-term partner through ongoing technical support and maintenance services.

KNX Certified Engineers

Our entire team consists of specialists who have completed the KNX Partner certification programme.

Expert Project Team

Our experienced team of KNX-certified engineers and technicians manages your project from start to finish.

24/7 Remote Support

For any urgent issues with your system, we provide remote assistance around the clock.

Energy Savings

Smart energy management can reduce your monthly electricity bill by an average of 30%.

Our Solutions

Automation Tailored to Every Project

From apartments to hotels, from villas to commercial buildings — we design smart automation systems to fit any type of property.

Residential Automation Systems

Manage lighting, blinds, heating/cooling, security and audio-visual systems from a single hub in luxury residential projects. Create scenes, set schedules and control your home from anywhere.

KNX Lighting Blind Control Security

Villa Smart Home Systems

Comprehensive automation systems covering the complex needs of private villas — including pool control, garden irrigation, gate systems and multi-floor management.

Multi-Floor Pool Garden Alarm

Hotel Automation Systems

Room control systems integrated with hotel management software, common area automation and energy optimisation to increase guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

PMS Integration Room Control Energy

Commercial Building Automation

Large-scale building automation systems for office buildings, shopping centres, factories and public facilities. SCADA integration, access control and centralised monitoring.

SCADA Access Control Monitoring

Detailed Guide

KNX Smart Home Systems in Istanbul

For homeowners and investors looking to install a smart home system in Istanbul, KNX is the most reliable and long-lasting automation standard available. Holding the ISO/IEC 14543-3 standard, KNX is the only open home automation standard supported by more than 500 manufacturers worldwide.

How Does a Smart Home System Work?

In a KNX system, all devices in the home — sensors, actuators, switches and thermostats — communicate over a shared data bus. This architecture allows any device to send commands to or receive information from any other device, with no need for a central control computer. The system operates on a fully distributed basis.

This distributed architecture means the system continues to function largely uninterrupted even in the event of a failure. For example, if the central server goes down, physical switches and panel buttons retain their functionality.

Advantages of KNX Systems

Open standard: Products from 500+ manufacturers work together in a single system.
Longevity: KNX systems installed 30 years ago are still running and compatible with new devices.
Energy efficiency: Presence sensors and scheduled control can deliver 30–40% energy savings.
Remote access: Manage your system from anywhere in the world via a mobile app.
Reliability: Unlike IP-based home automation, the wired infrastructure ensures uninterrupted signal transmission.
Scalability: New rooms and devices can be added to the system with ease.

Wireless Automation Options

If you want to make an existing building smart without running new cables, wireless automation solutions such as Shelly and iNELS are ideal alternatives. These systems operate over Wi-Fi or Zigbee and integrate with existing electrical installations. While not as comprehensive as KNX, they offer a cost-effective solution with fast installation.

Smart Home Installation Process

A professional smart home installation consists of several stages:

Survey & analysis: Your project requirements and budget are assessed.
Design: System architecture, cabling plan and device list are prepared.
Installation: Cabling, device mounting and panel installation are carried out.
Programming: All groups and scenarios are configured using ETS software.
Commissioning: Testing is completed and the client receives a usage briefing.
Support: Remote monitoring and technical support service begins.

Smart Home System Costs

The cost of a KNX smart home system varies depending on the size of the property, the devices selected and the scope of automation. An entry-level system covering basic lighting and blind automation for a 100 m² apartment typically starts from around €1,500–€3,000, while a comprehensive villa project can exceed €12,000. Contact us for a free survey and accurate quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions Answered

Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about smart home systems.

Yes, KNX can be retrofitted into existing buildings. In some areas this may require running new cables. Where cabling is impractical, wireless solutions such as Shelly or iNELS can be used instead. We offer a free survey for both approaches.

KNX systems operate entirely over a local network. Even without an internet connection, physical buttons, touch panels and programmed scenes continue to work normally. An internet connection is only required for remote access via the mobile app and cloud-based voice assistant integrations.

Depending on usage habits and the scope of the system, monthly electricity bills can be reduced by between 20% and 40%. Presence sensors automatically turn off lights in unoccupied rooms, scheduled thermostat control reduces heating and cooling costs, and daylight sensors minimise the use of artificial lighting.

We work with KNX-approved brands including Hager, ABB, BTicino, EAE Elektrik and Optimus. For intercom and door systems we use Fanvil and Akuvox, and for wireless automation projects Shelly and iNELS are our preferred choices. Product selection is always made together based on your project’s requirements and budget.

Installation time depends on the size of the project. For a single apartment, including cabling, an average of 3–5 working days is usually sufficient. Comprehensive villa projects typically take 2–4 weeks, while large commercial projects may take longer. An exact timeframe is confirmed once the project scope has been defined.