Wayne Du Bruyn

Most homes let the winter sun go to waste. A KNX automation system opens north-facing blinds when solar gain is useful, closes them before heat escapes, and tilts slats in summer to keep daylight without overheating. It runs locally, needs no cloud, and starts at the design stage.

Apple is about to make a serious move in the smart home space. Ahead of WWDC 2026, credible leaks point to a HomeKit hub with a display, an Apple camera, and a Face ID doorbell. If your home runs on KNX, you're already positioned to connect — no rip-and-replace required.

I get it. The Takealot listing looks compelling. A four-pack of smart plugs for R400, a Wi-Fi light switch for R180, and an app that promises to turn your house into something from a tech magazine. I've had clients show me this stuff before. "Wayne, why would I spend what you're quoting when I can just buy this?" It's a fair question. And the honest answer is that you probably can get away with it — for a while. The problem is what happens after "a while." The cloud problem nobody warns you...