Answers
The questions we’re asked most
The short answer first, then the detail and the official sources. If your question isn’t here, ask us.
KNX or wireless home automation: which should you choose?
Wired KNX or wireless home automation (Zigbee, Z-Wave, Matter): the real differences, and when each one makes sense. Short answer and sources.
Should an old intercom be repaired or replaced?
A faulty analogue intercom can often be repaired: it depends on the fault, the spare parts and what you need. Practical criteria for houses and apartment buildings.
What happens to my KNX system if I change installer?
With KNX you’re not tied to whoever installed it: what matters is having the ETS project file and, for KNX Secure, its password. What to ask for and keep.
What safety devices does a short-term rental need?
Working gas and carbon monoxide detectors and portable fire extinguishers: what Italian law requires of short-term rental owners, how many extinguishers and where.
Who issues the declaration of conformity, and when is it needed?
In Italy the declaration of conformity (DM 37/2008) is issued by the installer when the job is done. When it’s needed, what it contains, and what to do for older systems.