🇬🇧 Easykon for KNX | Mapping

Owned by Alessandro Rossetti
Last updated: dic 05, 2022
3 min read

Here’s a quick guide to learn how to complete the mapping procedure and choose which of your KNX system accessories to connect to the Apple HomeKit, Google, Amazon Alexa, IFTTT and Home Assistant worlds.

Access the Easykon for KNX web interface to map the accessories. For each one, enter a name, choose the correct category and complete the parameters with the group addresses of Command and Status.

Access using the IP address

You can access the Easykon for KNX interface directly from your local network using the IP address that has been assigned to Easykon by your router.

Requirements:

  • Easykon for KNX IP address

You can find the Easykon IP address by using a software that scans the local network, such as Lanscan for MAC operating systems or Advanced IP scanner for Windows. You can also find the IP address on the configuration page of your router.

Follow these steps to access the web interface:

  1. Enter the Easykon IP address in the browser

  2. Click on "Sign in" (or "Login")

  3. Press the "Sign in / Unpairing" button on the Easykon device installed on the DIN bar

Now you will see the Easykon for KNX interface and you can map your accessories.

Mapping KNX Accessories and using interface

The Easykon for KNX web interface allows you to map the system accessories and make them compatible with the Apple HomeKit, Google and Amazon Alexa systems automatically.

The accessory configuration area

Here you can add, modify or delete accessories and features, you can also search among those already mapped.

Make sure your accessory is compatible with Easykon Compatible Accessories

To add an accessory:

  1. Click on the "+" at the top left

  2. Select the correct accessory category for the accessory to be mapped

  3. Enter the name you want to assign to the object. This will be the name used by Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, it will be possible to change it directly from the applications

  4. Complete the parameters with the group addresses

  5. Click on save to map the accessory

To add additional features for the accessory:

  1. Click on "Add a new feature to the accessory"

  2. Select the correct category

  3. Complete the parameters with the required group addresses

  4. Click on "Save" to complete the operation

Need more details on features and parameters of compatible accessories?

To change an accessory:

  1. Enter the accessory parameters by clicking on the edit icon

  2. Change the name, parameters or features

  3. Click on "Save" to complete the operation

The KNX project import area

In order to make accessory mapping even easier and faster, the KNX project structure can be imported directly into the Easykon for KNX interface. You can choose to import an .xml file or directly the .knxproj project file.

To upload the project:

  1. Click on the icon at the top right and then "Select file"

  2. Select the file to import .xml or .knxproj

  3. Click on "Import" to complete the operation

Well, now that you have mapped the accessories that interest you, control them with the platform of your choice, Apple HomeKit, Google, Amazon Alexa, IFTTT and Home Assistant.

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