Gira
Radevormwald maker of switches and KNX smart home systems built around wall control units
Quick Overview
| Company | Gira, Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG |
|---|---|
| Category | Smart Home Platforms and Hubs |
| Headquarters | Radevormwald, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on pages read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Gira One, Gira KNX system, Gira KNX RF Multi, Gira G1 control unit, KNX pushbutton sensors, lighting, blinds and heating control |
| Pricing | Pricing on request via the trade |
| Best For | New builds and renovations that put control into the wall switches |
| Replaces | Hub-and-app kits such as SmartThings in a permanent installation |
Detailed Review
Gira approaches the smart home from the wall switch. The site footer names Gira, Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG, Dahlienstrasse 12, 42477 Radevormwald, Germany.
Its smart home pages describe Gira One for living comfort, security and energy efficiency, and a Gira KNX system as a wired network.
Systems
Gira lists Gira One, the Gira KNX system, and a retrofittable Gira KNX RF Multi system for staying flexible. The Gira G1 is a control unit described as a future-proof way to control all Gira smart home systems.
Controls
Pushbutton sensors cover up to eight functions each in KNX homes, and the pages cover lighting, blind and heating control, and entertainment scenes. App and voice control sit next to the switches.
Planning
Wired KNX is typically planned during construction or renovation, which is an inference from the wired-network description rather than a stated Gira rule.
Limitations to Consider
Gira is a building-installation system, not a hub you set up on a weekend, so it suits Bosch Smart Home style buyers less than DIY users. Prices are not published on the pages read, and wired KNX normally means planning before or during renovation. There is no open-source layer.
Who Should Use Gira
Home owners building or renovating who want permanent wall-based control in a German system.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Wall switches and control in one system
- KNX standard
- Retrofit variant exists
- Established German manufacturer
Cons
- Prices not published
- Wired KNX needs planning
- Not a DIY hub
- Closed system
Alternatives to Gira
Other European smart home platforms and hubs worth comparing before you decide:
Home Assistant
Switzerland · Open-source smart home hub that runs locally in your home
Homey
Netherlands · Dutch smart home hub with a free cloud start and a local Pro
Shelly
Bulgaria · Wi-Fi, Zigbee and Matter relays, plugs and sensors with a local API
openHAB
Germany · Vendor-neutral open-source home automation from a German foundation
See all European smart home platforms and hubs or compare them directly against Hub-and-app kits such as SmartThings in a permanent installation on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
One of Gira's smart home systems, described as combining living comfort, security and energy efficiency.
Its site lists a Gira KNX RF Multi system described as retrofittable.
Radevormwald, Germany, per the address on gira.com.