2024 Mr. Li Huiqiang, Chairman-in-Office, KNX China Organization

Editor's Note: In order to discuss the role of KNX China in promoting the development of domestic smart building and smart home industry, Smart Headlines had the honor to interview Mr. Li Huijiang and follow him into KNX China to explore the application and development of KNX in China. As the Chairman-in-Office of KNX China 2024 and a Siemens veteran, Mr. Li Huiqiang shared his insights and expectations on KNX, including the importance of the standard, the effectiveness of its promotion and application in China, the challenges and opportunities it faces, as well as the future focus of KNX China. With the expansion of the smart home market and the advancement of technology, KNX China is willing to cooperate with international and other organizations to promote the development of the industry. Below are a few of the KNX highlights discussed in the interview with Mr. Li Huiqiang.

Pioneer in the industry, guide the future: KNX China adheres to the standard first, tree industry norms, promote the healthy development of the industry.

The KNX China organization plays a key role in leading and coordinating the promotion of the smart building and smart home industry. By introducing and promoting the international standard KNX, it provides technologically advanced, stable and reliable solutions for China's intelligent industry. From the beginning of KNX national standard transformation work in 2004 to the official release of the national standard (GB/T 20965-2013) in 2013, KNX China Organization has been committed to localized adaptation and popularization of KNX technology.

As a platform for technology promotion, the KNX China organization brings together the strengths of its members, including board members, manufacturer members and ordinary members and industry partners, to promote the KNX technology and keep it in sync with the international standards, which facilitates the exchange and cooperation of domestic and international technologies.

In addition, through marketing activities, roadshows and professional training, the KNX China organization has effectively increased the visibility and application coverage of KNX technology in China, making significant contributions to the technological advancement and market development of the smart home and smart building industry.

KNX International Association and Chinese organizations have been adhering to the development strategy of standards first, in the development and application of standards to achieve the industry's pioneers, the wisdom of the future.

Challenges and opportunities: KNX's recognition and acceptance in China's home furnishing market needs to be increased

Although KNX technology has achieved remarkable success in the Chinese market and is widely used in large-scale building projects, it faces challenges in the smart home sector. These include increasing market awareness and adapting to localized needs, as well as rapid technological changes, such as the rise of wireless technology and the Internet of Things. To address these challenges, the KNX China organization plans to strengthen the market promotion activities, encourage domestic manufacturers to participate in development and innovation, and integrate emerging technologies to provide comprehensive market solutions. Through these measures, KNX aims to strengthen its position in the Chinese market and further expand its applications in the smart home sector. additional revisions and releases of the KNX wireless, security and IoT standards will also provide KNX with a competitive advantage and opportunities to expand in the smart home market.

Market-proven, quality-assured: KNX's good stability, reliability and compatibility have been unanimously praised by users.

The openness and advancement of the KNX standard is at the core of its competitive advantage in the domestic market. This openness not only implies the approval and support of international standards organizations and the Chinese government, but also is reflected in its inclusiveness of emerging technologies, such as the integration with IoT technologies.

The stability, reliability and compatibility of KNX technology has been proven in many large commercial infrastructure projects and high-end residential projects. The unanimous approval of the KNX system by customers and end users further confirms its position as an industry leader.

In addition, KNX's vendor-independent interoperability and comprehensive product certification system are critical to driving the development of the entire smart home industry.KNX's technology platform and ecosystem enable products and manufacturers around the globe to work together seamlessly, providing users with highly compatible and easy-to-integrate solutions. This interoperability not only reduces technical barriers, but also accelerates the innovation and deployment of smart home solutions.

Expanding the boundaries of cooperation and promoting win-win situation in the industry: KNX China will actively cooperate with other industry associations.

In a discussion of KNX's cooperation with other international organizations, the KNX China organization, while not yet formally cooperating with Matter, has the potential to interconnect through smart gateway technology and looks forward to future opportunities for cooperation. Currently, KNX has established partnerships with several building and lighting control protocols on the product side, demonstrating the compatibility and flexibility of KNX in the smart home ecosystem.

Home Intelligence Market Potential is Huge: KNX into the Smart Home, It's a Must!

KNX China organization has positive plans and expectations for the future development of smart home market in China. Facing a market with great potential, KNX should utilize its technical advantages to promote the application and development of more smart home and villa projects. With the continuous progress of technology - including the conversion from KNX TP to KNX IP and the emergence of KNX IoT technology - KNX will further adapt to the needs of the smart home market and provide more excellent solutions for the market.

KNX China Organization News: Membership Development and Open Training Guided by the New Constitution

In this year's planning, the KNX China organization will restructure its membership and implement a new constitution. Various activities will be actively organized, including roadshows, exhibitions, and in-depth cooperation with other industries to promote the spread and application of KNX technology. Meanwhile, certification training is also one of the focuses of this year's plan, aiming to enhance the professional skills of members and partners to strengthen their competitiveness in the market.KNX trainings are open to the public, and all interested individuals or organizations have the opportunity to participate in these training activities.

Closing Remarks:

In this interview, Mr. Li Huiqiang, the rotating chairman of KNX China, shared the work done by the organization in promoting smart home and building automation standards, including the transformation of national standards, member cooperation, and market activities. At the same time, he puts forward the coping strategies to face the market awareness, localized demand, and technology changes, and emphasizes the advantages of KNX openness and interoperability, the possibility of cooperation with other international organizations, and the planning and expectation of China's market development, which is very interesting to watch.

KNX China organization will persist in its commitment to promote the application of KNX technology and standards in China, support domestic enterprises to develop KNX-compliant products, serve the majority of users, and promote the sustainable development of domestic smart homes and buildings.

(Interview: Smart Headlines, March 7, 2024)