A KNX Secure portfolio that addresses cybersecurity and standardizes HVAC integration in modern buildings

As building automation systems become more interconnected and integrated into wider IT infrastructures, cybersecurity is no longer optional. Regulatory developments in Europe, including the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and strengthened cybersecurity frameworks for connected devices, are accelerating the adoption of encrypted communication mechanisms across building systems.

KNX has responded to this shift through KNX Data Secure, providing encrypted and authenticated communication at the protocol level. In line with this evolution, Intesis is expanding its portfolio to ensure HVAC integration will be possible and release the first KNX secure portfolio in the market for HVAC control.

Secure HVAC integration and full interoperability

The Intesis KNX Secure portfolio enables encrypted, bidirectional communication between HVAC systems and KNX Secure installations. All solutions are configured via ETS, ensuring standard-compliant deployment within professional KNX projects.

The portfolio includes:

• Brand-specific gateways for secure integration of Mitsubishi Electric air conditioning, ventilation, and Ecodan air-to-water heat pump systems into KNX Secure.
• A universal IR to KNX Secure gateway for secure integration of IR-controlled air conditioning units in retrofit and mixed-vendor environments.
• Ongoing expansion of secure HVAC interfaces aligned with KNX Data Secure certification requirements.

These solutions allow integrators to maintain full HVAC control, monitoring, and diagnostic capabilities while ensuring encrypted communication across the KNX installation.

Addressing the KNX Secure market demands

System integrators and KNX professionals are increasingly required to deliver installations that meet both functional and cybersecurity expectations. In residential, hospitality, and commercial buildings, HVAC systems are central to comfort and energy performance, making their secure integration essential.

The Intesis KNX Secure portfolio addresses:

• The need for encrypted communication within KNX networks
• Compliance with emerging European cybersecurity regulations
• Growing demand for secure multi-room and multi-zone HVAC control
• Retrofit projects requiring secure integration of existing AC units
• Standardized configuration through ETS

Go to the KNX Secure gateways

By combining KNX Data Secure compliance with advanced HVAC signal coverage and manufacturer collaboration, Intesis enables secure integration without limiting interoperability or project flexibility.

The expansion of the KNX Secure portfolio reflects a broader transition in building automation: HVAC systems must now meet the same cybersecurity expectations as other connected building components. Intesis positions HVAC integration at the forefront of secure KNX evolution, enabling integrators and building professionals to design projects that are not only interoperable and efficient but also aligned with cybersecurity standards.