<![CDATA[Comfort Automation/ Security System Forums - Comfort Case Studies and Installations]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:35:15 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Siri and Node-Red integration]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-5040.html Mon, 01 Apr 2019 06:50:13 -0400 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-5040.html this is a brief how to about to integrate Siri and Node-Red https://nodered.org into a Comfort alarm system.
This is not a detailed instruction on how to do all the things, i\'ll simply explain you that this is possible and relatively easy, if you know Node-Red and if your passion is the technology.

Benefit:
Dual way communication between Comfort and Node-Red
Dual way communication between Comfort and Siri
Arm Away, Arm Night and disarm Comfort via Siri and Node-Red
Check all Comfort\'s connected sensors (doors, windows, garages etc...) via Siri/Home App
Receive notification on your iphone when sensors are triggered or alarm are fired.
Fully integrate Comfort into Node-Red to do advanced logic and to sync Comfort\'s date/time.

You need:
Comfort panel (obviously)
UCM/KNX
iPhone/iPad/Mac or any other Apple device capable of using Apple Home App and Siri.
Node-Red installed on a RasperryPI, for example.
A standard KNX to ETH router (any).

Description:
I\'m using Comfort since over than 10 years and it works absolutely flawlessy.
I\'m a tech passionate with deep knowing in software programming (that\'s my job).
Firstly, i developed a c# app to connect Comfort to this wonderful UI called SmartVisu.de. You can view a screenshot here:






What next? Map Comfort Zones to UCM/KNX
Map KNX to Comfort and Comfort to KNX zones, so we can then access these Zones/Keypad via Konnex and Node-Red




What next? Node-Red
Do you know Node-Red? It\'s a fantastic piece of software, capable of runninbg on any Linux or Raspberry machine. Go and take a look of it.
It includes a plug-in system. You can integrate KNX and Homekit (Siri) plugin in it.
Wonderful. I used it and i created a \"flow\" (piece of .js software) that connect Node-Red to KNX and Homekit.
\"Antifurto\" in orange, is the Homekit (Siri) device, in this case, the Comfort arm/disarm device; the green things are the KNX devices (mapped via UCM/KNX) to Comfort and controlled via the KNX to Ethernet Router. The other salmon-orange boxes are the logic functions, wrote in Javascript. The other blue boxes are there only for debugging pourposes.
You can add every comfort\'s zone to a different Homekit device, for example, you can map doors, windows etc.. to each Homekit device you need to control with.





What next? Open the Home App and add the devices as normal
You need then to open the Home App and add all the zones/Alarm. You can now control all with Siri and receive notification when a door or window is opened, or an alarm as triggered.
You can disarm the system or control Comfort\'s output relays.
Here some shots (taken via Home App for Mac):

Zones (garages and front door)


Alarm system


Hope you enjoy my work.
As already states, this is not an how-to tutorial, because the entire process involves techy steps, it\'s just to show you, what you can do wit Comfort alarm system!


Bye.

.png   Casa 4.png (Size: 70.32 KB / Downloads: 42) ]]> this is a brief how to about to integrate Siri and Node-Red https://nodered.org into a Comfort alarm system.
This is not a detailed instruction on how to do all the things, i\'ll simply explain you that this is possible and relatively easy, if you know Node-Red and if your passion is the technology.

Benefit:
Dual way communication between Comfort and Node-Red
Dual way communication between Comfort and Siri
Arm Away, Arm Night and disarm Comfort via Siri and Node-Red
Check all Comfort\'s connected sensors (doors, windows, garages etc...) via Siri/Home App
Receive notification on your iphone when sensors are triggered or alarm are fired.
Fully integrate Comfort into Node-Red to do advanced logic and to sync Comfort\'s date/time.

You need:
Comfort panel (obviously)
UCM/KNX
iPhone/iPad/Mac or any other Apple device capable of using Apple Home App and Siri.
Node-Red installed on a RasperryPI, for example.
A standard KNX to ETH router (any).

Description:
I\'m using Comfort since over than 10 years and it works absolutely flawlessy.
I\'m a tech passionate with deep knowing in software programming (that\'s my job).
Firstly, i developed a c# app to connect Comfort to this wonderful UI called SmartVisu.de. You can view a screenshot here:






What next? Map Comfort Zones to UCM/KNX
Map KNX to Comfort and Comfort to KNX zones, so we can then access these Zones/Keypad via Konnex and Node-Red




What next? Node-Red
Do you know Node-Red? It\'s a fantastic piece of software, capable of runninbg on any Linux or Raspberry machine. Go and take a look of it.
It includes a plug-in system. You can integrate KNX and Homekit (Siri) plugin in it.
Wonderful. I used it and i created a \"flow\" (piece of .js software) that connect Node-Red to KNX and Homekit.
\"Antifurto\" in orange, is the Homekit (Siri) device, in this case, the Comfort arm/disarm device; the green things are the KNX devices (mapped via UCM/KNX) to Comfort and controlled via the KNX to Ethernet Router. The other salmon-orange boxes are the logic functions, wrote in Javascript. The other blue boxes are there only for debugging pourposes.
You can add every comfort\'s zone to a different Homekit device, for example, you can map doors, windows etc.. to each Homekit device you need to control with.





What next? Open the Home App and add the devices as normal
You need then to open the Home App and add all the zones/Alarm. You can now control all with Siri and receive notification when a door or window is opened, or an alarm as triggered.
You can disarm the system or control Comfort\'s output relays.
Here some shots (taken via Home App for Mac):

Zones (garages and front door)


Alarm system


Hope you enjoy my work.
As already states, this is not an how-to tutorial, because the entire process involves techy steps, it\'s just to show you, what you can do wit Comfort alarm system!


Bye.

.png   Casa 4.png (Size: 70.32 KB / Downloads: 42) ]]> <![CDATA[Comfort with KNX in Victoria Park Villas, Singapore]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-4776.html Sat, 28 Oct 2017 09:52:36 -0400 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-4776.html Comfort Equipment installed:
  • CP9000-ULT Comfort Controller
  • KP04A-WI LCD Keypad, vertical
  • LEM01 Local Expansion Module
  • UCM/KNX2 KNX interface
website: http://victoriaparkvillas-capitaland.info/index.php

Images are from Victoria Park Villas website









More Info;
  • Designed by 3 independent architects leaded by Master Architect Mok Wei Wei from W Architects.
  •  A combination of different yet cohesively design houses that fully maximizes the land plot configuration.
  • Fully covered basement carpark with direct access from road level.
  • ​Private lift to all levels.
  • ​Fully equipped kitchen with quality appliances by Miele.
  • ​En-suite bathrooms for all bedroom.
  • ​[color=\"#ff0000\"]Home automation and security systems. [/color]
  • (Lights, airconditioning, water heater, garage door, CCTV, motion detectors)
  • ​Swimming Pool limited to only 6 Semi-Detached and 3 Bungalows.
  • ​Possibility of combining adjacent units for extended families purchases.
]]> Comfort Equipment installed:
  • CP9000-ULT Comfort Controller
  • KP04A-WI LCD Keypad, vertical
  • LEM01 Local Expansion Module
  • UCM/KNX2 KNX interface
website: http://victoriaparkvillas-capitaland.info/index.php

Images are from Victoria Park Villas website









More Info;
  • Designed by 3 independent architects leaded by Master Architect Mok Wei Wei from W Architects.
  •  A combination of different yet cohesively design houses that fully maximizes the land plot configuration.
  • Fully covered basement carpark with direct access from road level.
  • ​Private lift to all levels.
  • ​Fully equipped kitchen with quality appliances by Miele.
  • ​En-suite bathrooms for all bedroom.
  • ​[color=\"#ff0000\"]Home automation and security systems. [/color]
  • (Lights, airconditioning, water heater, garage door, CCTV, motion detectors)
  • ​Swimming Pool limited to only 6 Semi-Detached and 3 Bungalows.
  • ​Possibility of combining adjacent units for extended families purchases.
]]> <![CDATA[Cytech and C-Bus in Melbourne Display Home]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-4775.html Sat, 28 Oct 2017 09:38:35 -0400 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-4775.html http://www.comdainhomes.com.au/

Their homes have the option of C-Bus and RTI with Comfort for lighting control and Intruder Alarm












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Their homes have the option of C-Bus and RTI with Comfort for lighting control and Intruder Alarm












]]> <![CDATA["Croydons Brand New Smart Homes"]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-3361.html Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:09:24 -0400 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-3361.html http://incontrol-uk.com/croydons-brand-new-smart-homes/


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]]> <![CDATA[Confort regulation and good practics in a gym]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-3308.html Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:44:38 -0500 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-3308.html
Dear all:
I am looking for a conditions of luminance, air quality, temperature, etc.. that it is necessary in a gym.
There are any handbook or regulation to address this?

Can someone help me?
Thanks]]>
Dear all:
I am looking for a conditions of luminance, air quality, temperature, etc.. that it is necessary in a gym.
There are any handbook or regulation to address this?

Can someone help me?
Thanks]]> <![CDATA[Household Automation Installation Features KNX Automation]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-3235.html Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:26:24 -0500 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-3235.html The latest Household Automation installation features KNX automation.
http://www.build.co.uk/construction_news...sid=132540
]]> The latest Household Automation installation features KNX automation.
http://www.build.co.uk/construction_news...sid=132540
]]> <![CDATA[Household Automation Complete BBC-Featured Project]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-3234.html Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:23:10 -0500 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-3234.html Household automation recently finished a project featured on the BBC\'s \'To build or not to build\' program.\"



see article in build.co.uk http://www.build.co.uk/construction_news...sid=132876


]]> Household automation recently finished a project featured on the BBC\'s \'To build or not to build\' program.\"



see article in build.co.uk http://www.build.co.uk/construction_news...sid=132876


]]> <![CDATA[KNX and Comfort Case Study]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-3032.html Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:11:06 -0400 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-3032.html
http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/installat...hotos.html

http://news.archiexpo.com/press/cytech-t...73100.html

http://www.specifinder.com/news/products...ondon.html




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http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/installat...hotos.html

http://news.archiexpo.com/press/cytech-t...73100.html

http://www.specifinder.com/news/products...ondon.html




]]> <![CDATA[Comfort archives]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-2631.html Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:54:38 -0500 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-2631.html
It would be relatively easy to remove all customer details form the files and thus this could be the start of some sort of archive. 

Each installation we have caried out is different, we rarely install the same interfaces so the programming is actually very varied. I can recall several installations where Comfort has been worked hard and the .ccl files are literally totally full.

If any body needs programming examples or can think of a way of sensibly archiving these files then lets have your suggestions. 
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It would be relatively easy to remove all customer details form the files and thus this could be the start of some sort of archive. 

Each installation we have caried out is different, we rarely install the same interfaces so the programming is actually very varied. I can recall several installations where Comfort has been worked hard and the .ccl files are literally totally full.

If any body needs programming examples or can think of a way of sensibly archiving these files then lets have your suggestions. 
]]> <![CDATA[My new project]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-2107.html Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:49:11 -0500 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-2107.html i\'m moving to a new home, so i need to expand my Comfort system.
The new system consist of:
  • Comfort panel Ultra II
  • 3 Keypads
  • UCM/ETH, UCM/GSM, UCM/KNX, UCM/AUD
  • 2 SEM (8 Input + 8 Output each)
  • 3 LEM (8 Input + 8 Output each)
  • 2 Enclosures for UCM\'s and SEM\'s
Let\'s go. For convenience, i put all SEM with LEM in a single enclosure, taking care to let all SEM\'s connectors and EOL jumpers accessible for settings zones and for firmware update. Here you will see only the enclosure with SEMs. The Comfort main panel is not showed.
This is a shot.














Here you see the back of enclosure,
with tamper, compared to a kindle DX.











Some KNX stuffs. This is
an INPUT/OUTPUT actuator from ABB:
the RoomMaster RM/S2.1









This is the enclosure reserverd for all UCMs.
The power supply, in this case, is not used.












This is a shot of some webcams for outdoor security. They will sends a message to the Comfort panel, trough a Gira Homeserver 3. Thanks to the new Comfort firmware, you can assign a zone to a KNX group address. Gira Homeserver receives an IP telegram from a Webcam, then sends \"ON\" to a goup address mapped to a Comfort\'s zone. It\'s not the \"top of security\", but help me in some automation features.








This is a POE 1GB/s 8 ports router,
for powering and data transmission for all webcams.










This is my new keypad, compared to a Gira keypad. The Gira keypad is used to open the front door.
Cytech will release a new keypad (very beautiful) that fits in a standard system55 box.
Unfortunately, i already have a spare \"old\" keypad.







This is the AUDIO module for the UCM01.
This will be connected to the Gira KNX multiroom system, in the priority input, to send
allarm messages to the whole house.




And this is the Gira KNX multiroom system





Thanks for watching.

]]> i\'m moving to a new home, so i need to expand my Comfort system.
The new system consist of:
  • Comfort panel Ultra II
  • 3 Keypads
  • UCM/ETH, UCM/GSM, UCM/KNX, UCM/AUD
  • 2 SEM (8 Input + 8 Output each)
  • 3 LEM (8 Input + 8 Output each)
  • 2 Enclosures for UCM\'s and SEM\'s
Let\'s go. For convenience, i put all SEM with LEM in a single enclosure, taking care to let all SEM\'s connectors and EOL jumpers accessible for settings zones and for firmware update. Here you will see only the enclosure with SEMs. The Comfort main panel is not showed.
This is a shot.














Here you see the back of enclosure,
with tamper, compared to a kindle DX.











Some KNX stuffs. This is
an INPUT/OUTPUT actuator from ABB:
the RoomMaster RM/S2.1









This is the enclosure reserverd for all UCMs.
The power supply, in this case, is not used.












This is a shot of some webcams for outdoor security. They will sends a message to the Comfort panel, trough a Gira Homeserver 3. Thanks to the new Comfort firmware, you can assign a zone to a KNX group address. Gira Homeserver receives an IP telegram from a Webcam, then sends \"ON\" to a goup address mapped to a Comfort\'s zone. It\'s not the \"top of security\", but help me in some automation features.








This is a POE 1GB/s 8 ports router,
for powering and data transmission for all webcams.










This is my new keypad, compared to a Gira keypad. The Gira keypad is used to open the front door.
Cytech will release a new keypad (very beautiful) that fits in a standard system55 box.
Unfortunately, i already have a spare \"old\" keypad.







This is the AUDIO module for the UCM01.
This will be connected to the Gira KNX multiroom system, in the priority input, to send
allarm messages to the whole house.




And this is the Gira KNX multiroom system





Thanks for watching.

]]> <![CDATA[Comfort Case Studies in the Media]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-1920.html Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:09:42 -0400 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-1920.html

The Construction Centre May 2010 Cheshire House

The Construction Centre May 2010 Oxfordshire House

Traditional Homes and Interiors Magazine May 2010

Home Cinema Digest October 2009

SVI Magazine October 2009

Residential Systems Europe January 2009

Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine July 2009

IE Residential Online magazine July 2009

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The Construction Centre May 2010 Cheshire House

The Construction Centre May 2010 Oxfordshire House

Traditional Homes and Interiors Magazine May 2010

Home Cinema Digest October 2009

SVI Magazine October 2009

Residential Systems Europe January 2009

Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine July 2009

IE Residential Online magazine July 2009

]]> <![CDATA[Comfort with KNX Case Study]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-1880.html Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:07:06 -0400 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-1880.html http://www.build.co.uk/construction_news...sid=112506 for a case study of a KNX with Comfort security installation done by Design Innovation of Nottingham


.jpg   KNX-Tech.jpg (Size: 17.61 KB / Downloads: 41) ]]> http://www.build.co.uk/construction_news...sid=112506 for a case study of a KNX with Comfort security installation done by Design Innovation of Nottingham


.jpg   KNX-Tech.jpg (Size: 17.61 KB / Downloads: 41) ]]> <![CDATA[Case Study in the Construction Centre]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-1861.html Fri, 28 May 2010 23:37:06 -0400 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-1861.html http://www.theconstructioncentre.co.uk/n...story.html for a case study on a Comfort installation in Oxfordshire by Cyberhomes Limited
]]> http://www.theconstructioncentre.co.uk/n...story.html for a case study on a Comfort installation in Oxfordshire by Cyberhomes Limited
]]> <![CDATA[Comfort Case study in Traditional Homes and Interiors Magazine]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-1848.html Thu, 13 May 2010 07:51:44 -0400 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-1848.html
The online magazine can be viewed  on pages 104 to 106 at this

http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1nnax/T..._mode%3Don

The article can be downloaded in pdf form from  http://www.cytech-technology.com/temp/te...010-05.pdf
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The online magazine can be viewed  on pages 104 to 106 at this

http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1nnax/T..._mode%3Don

The article can be downloaded in pdf form from  http://www.cytech-technology.com/temp/te...010-05.pdf
]]> <![CDATA[Smart Home Success Story - A Comfort Case Study ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-1727.html Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:25:21 -0500 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-1727.html Some pictures from the article;




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