Niko Home Control is evolving into MOTIV Building Control. MOTIV is a new brand for intelligent building automation. Built on the trusted foundation of Niko Home Control, MOTIV solutions are designed to make buildings work more naturally for the people inside them. MOTIV helps professionals create smarter, more comfortable buildings. With technology that works quietly in the background. All existing Niko Home Control solutions remain fully compatible with MOTIV. Over time, the full portfolio will move to the MOTIV brand. During this transition, you will see both Niko Home Control (NHC) and MOTIV Building Control (MBC) appear in this documentation. Discover MOTIV at niko.eu/MOTIV
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Working version 2.27.1 English Dutch French Slovak Danish German Swedish
Working version 2.27.1 English Dutch French Slovak Danish German Swedish

Connected controller / Wireless smart hub

The table below shows the difference between an installation with a connected controller and a wireless smart hub.

Installation with

Connected controller for Niko Home Control II

Wireless smart hub for Niko Home Control

What?

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Type of wiring

Bus wiring

Traditional wiring (230V)

Suitable for

Installation in new builds and in major renovations

Installation in existing buildings and in smaller renovations

Communication

The installed bus controls communicate over the bus wiring with the connected controller for Niko Home Control II in the cabinet.

The connected controls communicate wirelessly with the wireless smart hub for Niko Home Control II.

Programming

Niko Home Control II programming software version 2.x

When you create a new project in the Niko Home Control II programming software version 2.x, you must choose the installation type:

  • Connected controller

  • Wireless smart hub for Niko Home Control.

This choice determines which menus, controls, devices, basic actions and routines are available in the programming software. You can change your choice later on, but then the entire project will be erased.

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