ABB shows off a selection of smart home products at IFA 2019-- including the ABB-free@home Alarm-Stick and certified integration with Sonos using the ABB i-bus-- together with the open API platform allowing integration with 3rd party apps and solutions.
According to the company, the ABB-free@home platform sees almost 5 million components installed worldwide. The home automation system provides over 60 functions, and allows installers to integrate up to 150 devices per system. Both wired and wireless connectivity are available, and the new API allows expansion through 3rd party systems. A Geofencing function activates predefined scenarios when the homeowner enters or leaves a specific area, such as switching off all devices when all residents leave the building.