Gira Home Server Training

Explore advanced smart building automation through practical training on the powerful Gira Home Server and Facility Server platforms.

Introduction & Core Setup

• Overview of Gira Home Server and Facility Server functions and capabilities
• Introduction to Home Server Expert software
• Device addressing
• User management
• Project checking and transfer
• Encryption, certificates, and security
• Time synchronisation via NTP or KNX
• Accessing and understanding the Home Server landing page
• Using the Virtual Home Server for testing
• Archiving and transferring projects
• Firmware updates and further setup steps

Interfaces & User Experience

• QuadClient Starter and Home Server App introduction
• User groups and access rights
• Key QuadClient functions:
• Central Off
• Dimming
• Heating
• Menu design: submenus and long press actions
• Plug-ins
• Floor plan navigation
• Diagrams and data archives
• IP camera integration
• Supported end devices, browser access, and interface design
• Tips & tricks for setup and configuration

Visualisation & Customisation

• Visualisation options and design variants
• User administration and role settings
• Designing HTML-based visualisations:
• Status displays
• Switch commands
• Value input fields
• Custom dynamic texts and symbols
• Browser certificate integration (TLS security)
• Scene and sequence creation
• Linking free visualisation tools via QuadClient

Logic Programming & Automation

• Introduction to Home Server / Facility Server logic programming
• Creating complex logical links
• Structured planning approach for logic and automation
• Alarm functions: push notifications and email alerts
• Using Sonos integration and global libraries
• Message logging and archives
• Triggering scenes via KNX push buttons

IP Communication & Smart Features

• Sending and receiving IP telegrams
• Enabling end-user scene creation
• Fast feedback linking via CSV import
• IoT integrations and services:
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Google Assistant

A two-day, instructor-led training combining theory, live demonstrations, and guided hands-on activities.

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This course is designed for system integrators, KNX professionals, and advanced smart building specialists who are looking to deliver high-end, customisable, and deeply integrated automation solutions. It’s ideal for those working on premium residential projects, commercial buildings, or mixed-use developments, where advanced control, secure remote access, and seamless third-party integration are key to meeting client expectations.

This course offers a wide range of benefits designed to support your professional development, enhancing your skills and expanding your expertise:

Unlock Advanced Automation Capabilities

Take your KNX installations to the next level with powerful server-based logic, control, and integration that go far beyond standard smart home systems.

Build Tailored Visualisations for Premium Clients

Create custom user interfaces that align with client needs and branding, perfect for high-end residential and commercial projects.

Integrate Complex Systems Seamlessly

Connect and coordinate lighting, HVAC, AV, shading, and more into one unified smart building solution.

Deliver Secure, Scalable, and Remote Access Solutions

Enable secure access from anywhere in the world, with the reliability and flexibility demanded by modern clients and large-scale installations.

Stay Ahead in the Premium Smart Building Market

Differentiate your business with expert-level capabilities that appeal to architects, developers, and tech-savvy homeowners.

Program Complex Logic Without Coding

Use graphical tools to implement powerful logic scenarios, no need for traditional programming knowledge.

Work With Global Libraries and Reusable Templates

Speed up deployment and standardise quality with ready-made logic blocks and project templates.

Enable Data Logging, Trends, and Visual Reports

Track system performance, energy use, and behavioural patterns to offer insightful visual feedback and optimised automation.

Integration with External Systems via IP/HTTP/UDP

Easily connect third-party systems using open protocols, ideal for audio-visual, security, and building management integrations.

Future-Proof Your Offer

Equip yourself with future-ready skills and technology that will support evolving client expectations and next-generation smart buildings.