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venfree has its own open format, and additionally reads all common building automation formats: Loxone, KNX, Shelly, BACnet and more. Everything in one unified, portable data model.

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venfreeThe native venfree format, open, portable, no lock-in
Live

The open, vendor-neutral venfree data model. Export projects from the planner, share them with colleagues or import them again, fully portable, with no dependency on a single vendor.

Datei-Import.venfree.json
LoxoneSmart Home & building automation from Austria
Live

Import of Loxone Config project files (.loxone). Rooms, categories, function blocks and all data points are mapped into the venfree data model, fully local in the browser.

Datei-Import.loxone (Config-Export)
KNXThe industry standard for building automation
Live

Import ETS project files with complete topology, group addresses and device configuration. Password-protected projects are decrypted with a one-time entry.

Datei-Import.knxproj (ETS 5 & 6)

In development & roadmap

ShellyWi-Fi relays & sensors for retrofitting
Roadmap

Automatic detection of all Shelly devices on the local network. Configuration, scenes and schedules are read out, the first full overview of the installation.

Device DiscoveryREST API / mDNS
BACnetCommercial, industrial & building management
Roadmap

Import BACnet configurations from various engineering tools. Objects, networks and addresses are mapped into the shared data model.

Datei-Import.xml / .edf
DALIDigital lighting control per IEC 62386
Roadmap

Import DALI configurations from various manufacturers. Luminaire groups, scenes and emergency lighting parameters are mapped uniformly.

Datei-ImportHerstellerspezifisch
ModbusIndustrial automation & energy management
Roadmap

Import Modbus register lists and device configurations. Finally a graphical project view for register-based systems.

Datei-ImportRegister-Maps
Tasmota / ESPHomeMaker & DIY ecosystem
Roadmap

Automatic detection of Tasmota and ESPHome devices on the local network. YAML configurations are read and visualised.

Device DiscoveryREST API / mDNS / YAML
Homematic / HomematicIPResidential & heating control
Roadmap

Import via local CCU or Homematic Cloud API. Devices, programs and system variables are mapped into the venfree data model.

Cloud-APICCU API / Cloud
Matter / ThreadThe new cross-vendor standard
Zukunft

Detection of Matter devices on the local network. Thread topology and device capabilities are read and visualised, once the standard has matured.

Device DiscoveryNetzwerk-Discovery

Adapter types

Datei-ImportAnalyse project files in the browser, no server upload, GDPR-compliant.
Device DiscoveryNetwork scan on local Wi-Fi, devices are detected automatically.
Cloud-APIConnection to the manufacturer's cloud via OAuth or API key.

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