KNX Generic Device ​

Use this device type to display any kind of data from KNX. Some examples:

• Energy metering & consumption
• Wind speed
• Rain and other sensors
• Diagnostic messages
• Alarm status
• etc.

See the different types of data displayed in the app using the KNX Generic Device.

Table of contents

Configuration ​

1. Provide basic details ​

Provide details such as name, KNX gateway, room, and optional description. Also select Type as Status Display.

2. Select KNX datapoint type (DPT) ​

You can select between the following DPTs:

• 1.* (1-bit)
• 5.* (8-bit unsigned value)
• 5.001 percentage (0..100 %)
• 5.003 angle (degrees)
• 5.004 percentage (0..255 %)
• 6.* (8-bit signed value)
• 7.* (2-byte unsigned value)
• 9.* (2-byte float value)
• 12.* (4-byte unsigned value)
• 13.* (4-byte signed value)
• 14.* (4-byte float value)
• 16.000 Character String (ASCII)
• 16.001 Character String (ISO 8859-1)

4. Set initial data ​

Different ways to set the initial data when your 1Home device boots up:

• Initial Read from KNX Bus:
  • Disabled - Do not read the group address from the bus. Set default value from "Use Default Value" field.
  • Enabled - On startup read the group address from the bus. If the read fails set the default value from "Use Default Value" field.
• Use Default Value
  • Disabled - No default value, reading this device will fail and display a dash ("-") in the mobile app (if no data arrived in between).
  • Enabled - Specify a default value.

3. Configure display details ​

You can customize your KNX Generic Device.

For DPT 1.* (1-bit) ​

Customize the display value for values Off (0) and On (1).

For DPTs representing numbers ​

Customize the display text for unit as well as number of decimal places if DPT represent a decimal number.

Behavior in Matter apps ​

Due to limitations in current Matter standard, this device cannot be bridged to Matter and is only available within the 1Home ecosystem.