Human Centered Building Automation | Theben AG



Theben Automation (represented globally by Theben AG and in specific regions by entities like Theben Automation Ltd in the UK) is a prominent, family-owned German manufacturer that specializes in premium home and building automation, time control, lighting management, and climate control solutions. Founded in 1921, the brand focuses heavily on sustainable, energy-efficient "Human Centered Building Automation," ensuring that electricity and heat are used only when needed.
Product Lines & Smart Ecosystems
Theben's portfolio spans from everyday electrical installation components to massive, integrated smart infrastructure setups:
  • KNX Building Systems Technology: Theben is a board member of the KNX Association and a major driver of this worldwide open standard. Their KNX catalog includes smart push-button actuators, weather stations, and specialized heating controllers like the electromotive CHEOPS S KNX. Their high-end tech is notably deployed in massive commercial projects globally, including the Merdeka 118 skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur.
  • LUXORliving Smart Home System: An affordable, user-friendly, KNX-based smart home ecosystem engineered specifically for simpler programming and installation. It simplifies residential automation for blinds, lighting scenarios, and ambient temperatures without the heavy programming overhead of traditional systems.
  • Sensor & Detector Technology: Highly sensitive passive infrared (PIR) motion and presence detectors engineered for ceiling or wall mounting. These range from standard 230V options to advanced DALI-2 single-room lighting solutions and optical sensors like thePixa KNX.
  • Time and Light Controls: Their foundation lies in top3 digital and analogue time switches, yearly switches, staircase timers, twilight switches, and mini dimmers designed to fit in incredibly tight flush-mounted wall spaces.
  • Commercial & Public Infrastructure: Delivering pre-assembled, plug-in energy-saving systems for offices, schools, and public halls to dramatically curb carbon emissions and shave down facility overhead costs.
  • Residential Homes: Offering bespoke self-build and renovation configurations via LUXORliving that enable app-based or physical button control over room climates and smart lighting presets.
  • OEM Customization: Designing and testing tailored time, light, and climate components (such as OpenTherm ventilation and radio-controlled solutions) for specialized manufacturers inside their VDE-certified testing laboratory.
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