Homematic - eQ-3

eQ-3 looks to the future: full focus on the further development of Homematic IP

Leer, 06.07.2023

eQ-3, the European market leader for whole-home systems*, is now focusing even more on the long-term further development of the Homematic IP smart home system and the expansion of its portfolio of more than 150 products. To make this possible, the production of the predecessor system, Homematic, will be discontinued after almost 20 years. However, there is no reason for Homematic users to worry. They can continue to use their smart home installation without restrictions and will continue to be supplied with security-relevant updates for at least another ten years. In addition, combined operation of Homematic and Homematic IP is possible via the smart home central control unit CCU3, which also allows for a simple, step-by-step changeover. In the beginning, there was an idea: "We make smart home simple". Following this guiding principle, in 2005 eQ-3 developed the first generation of a bidirectional home control system which, thanks to its flexibility and convenient operation, was suitable for almost every user: Homematic. Today, almost 20 years later, the company can look back on three generations of Homematic smart home control centres, a portfolio of more than 200 devices and numerous satisfied users.

In the meantime, however, Homematic has been almost completely replaced by its successor Homematic IP, which has been available since 2015. Homematic IP represents a consistent improvement and further development of Homematic in all areas, making home automation even more flexible, simple and convenient. eQ-3 has therefore decided to focus all available resources on the long-term expansion of Homematic IP and to discontinue the development and production of Homematic after a long and successful production period.

What does this step mean for Homematic users?

All owners of a Homematic installation can continue to use their Smart Home devices in the future as usual and without restrictions. Security-relevant updates will continue to be provided for at least ten years.

In addition, the CCU3 smart home central unit enables combined operation of Homematic and Homematic IP. This means that a Homematic installation can be easily expanded with Homematic IP components in the future. It also enables a gradual changeover to the current Homematic IP smart home system.

Can I continue to buy Homematic components?

eQ-3 no longer manufactures new Homematic devices. However, a whole range of Homematic components will still be available in the coming years through sales partners such as ELV.

How can I switch from Homematic to Homematic IP?

The switch from Homematic to the successor system Homematic IP is particularly easy with the Smart Home central control unit CCU3, which enables the combined operation of components from both systems. The Homematic IP portfolio comprises more than 150 products and includes a suitable solution for almost every Homematic application. This means that nothing stands in the way of a step-by-step changeover.

Control units and gateways

Homematic devices can be connected to one another and programmed via the control units and gateways. The Homematic Central Control Unit CCU2 is responsible for numerous control, signalling and supervision functions across all areas of the Homematic system. The device includes a browser based user interface...

Heating and climate control

Homematic Radiator Thermostats offer demand-based room-by-room control of radiators in connection with Homematic Window Sensor and Wall Thermostats. Homematic products regulate the room temperature and air quality. The bathroom is warmed up to 24 °C in the morning without wasting energy at night. Shutters open and close when...

Lights

Over the last ten years, the number of light sources in houses has considerably increased. This implies a growing desire for comfort and the need for triggering recurring lighting scenarios in the house, e.g. for joint dinners or comfortable movie nights at home. Different applications of the Homematic areas light, awning and shutter control...

Shutters and awnings

Using a combination of different actuators for indoor and outdoor areas, you can easily realise individual programs and scenarios for your personal shutter and awning control. Besides a basic shutter control, extended functionalities can be integrated into your smart home with Homematic. By slowly waking up in the morning as the shutters will be raised step by step...

Security and surveillance

Homematic Window and Door Contacts detect any doors or windows which have been left open. Wireless motion and smoke detectors ensure that inside and outside areas are continuously monitored. Homematic products increase the protection against break-ins and, however, the sense of security in your own four walls. There is no need to worry about...

Windows and doors

You will no longer have to carry around your bunch of keys during running! Simply connect any kind of fingerprint sensor with a push-button interface to the Homematic CCU2 and the KeyMatic will open your front door. Even windows that are difficult to access can now be used for ventilation. Simply install the WinMatic on...

Remote controls and push-buttons

Homematic remote controls and push-buttons offer flexible control of different Homematic devices according to your personal needs. Application fields are for example light, shutter and awning control. With the broad range of remote controls and push-buttons, there is an appropriate operating device for every application. Different use cases such as fast actuation in the event of an alarm, or multi-functional and flexible control of different...

Weather and environment

Homematic measures different weather data and is able to use that information for controlling various Homematic components. A storm is coming up and you have forgotten to retract your awnings? No worries: The Homematic Weather Data Sensor records the wind velocity and automatically triggers retracting of awnings depending on...

Switching and metering

The number of energy consumers per household has considerably increased in recent years. Although the comfort could be increased in many ways with today’s technology, it is still important to detect the energy wasters in the house. This is possible e.g. with Homematic Plug Adapters with power metering. Comfortable on and off switching of...

DIN rail modules

Using wired Homematic modules, the electrical installations for the entire building can be controlled intelligently. They communicate with one another via the Homematic bus and can be programmed and addressed accordingly. The central control unit can be used to easily reconfigure the system at any time. Since each component can be configured individually, virtually any scenario is possible, even post-installation without having...

International product variants

With the international product variants of Homematic, the Homematic system can be operated in European countries that e.g. use other socket types. This enables easy operation of the system for example in Great Britain, Ireland and Italy. In addition, the product variants...

Adapters for brand switch systems

If you plan to make your home more and more comfortable using intelligent technology, existing electrical installations can be upgraded by installing Homematic flush-mount actuators for brand switch systems. And there is no need to completely exchange the existing switch series! The existing living concepts can thereby be maintained in terms of style...