2. Download the Niko Home Control 1.x configuration file | Upgrade from Niko Home Control 1 to 2

It is very important to download the Niko Home Control 1.x configuration file from your installation and save it on your computer. You will need this configuration file to rebuild the same configuration in the Niko Home Control 2.x software.

Step 1

Install the Niko Home Control I programming software on your computer:

Operating system	Download link
Windows	Download the programming software here. To install this software on a Windows computer, you need Adobe Air. If not already present on your computer you can download it here.
Mac	Download the programming software here.

Step 2

Connect your computer to the controller:

Type of controller	Instructions
Controller 550-00001	Use an Ethernet cable to connect directly to the controller. The network port is located on the front of the controller. It is only accessible if you open the door of your electrical cabinet.
Connected controller 550-00003 or 550-00004	You have two options: Connect your computer to the same network as your connected controller. In most cases, this is your local network. You can also use Wi-Fi. Use an Ethernet cable to connect directly to the connected controller. The network port is located on the bottom of the connected controller. It's best to connect to one of the ports labelled with 1 to 3. It is only accessible if you remove the protection plate of your electrical cabinet. If necessary, cut the power while the plate is removed. Make sure the power is switched back on before continuing to step 3.

Type of controller

Instructions

Controller
550-00001

Use an Ethernet cable to connect directly to the controller. The network port is located on the front of the controller. It is only accessible if you open the door of your electrical cabinet.

Connected controller
550-00003 or 550-00004

You have two options:

Connect your computer to the same network as your connected controller. In most cases, this is your local network. You can also use Wi-Fi.
Use an Ethernet cable to connect directly to the connected controller. The network port is located on the bottom of the connected controller. It's best to connect to one of the ports labelled with 1 to 3. It is only accessible if you remove the protection plate of your electrical cabinet. If necessary, cut the power while the plate is removed. Make sure the power is switched back on before continuing to step 3.

Step 3

Open the programming software for Niko Home Control I (which you have installed in step 1).

Programming software icon:

The following screen will be opened:

Step 4

Download the configuration of your Niko Home Control installation to your computer by selecting "download installation to PC":

The following screen will open:

If the project download was successful, you will see "downloaded project" in the upper left corner:

Step 5

Save the project to your computer by clicking "save as"

A file browser window will open. Choose a location and a name for your project and save this file on your computer.