Building a smarter single-family home: The future of 2N integration

In an era when homes are becoming smarter by the day, homeowners expect more than isolated systems. They want unified control, intelligent automation, and peace of mind from a single, intuitive interface. That’s where smart home integration with leading smart home platforms becomes essential. By combining your 2N intercom system with a smart home platform, you’re not just adding convenience but building a future-ready home. 

Why smart home integration matters

Instead of juggling multiple apps or interfaces, everything comes together in one place. You can answer a call, unlock a door, and adjust the lighting from the same screen. However, the benefits go far beyond just convenience. With automation in place, your home can react intelligently to everyday events. A doorbell press could cue ambient lighting or even play a welcome message. If you're not home, you still receive alerts, view live videos, and respond in real time, maintaining control no matter where you are.

What Are Smart Home Platforms?

Smart home platforms are the connective tissue that unify a home’s diverse systems—lighting, climate control, AV, access, and more—into a cohesive, easy-to-use experience. When paired with 2N, they don’t just add convenience; they elevate your home's intelligence, security, and efficiency.

How 2N Works with Leading Smart Home Platforms

Crestron

Known for luxury automation, Crestron brings extensive customisation and high performance to any residence. Integrated with 2N, this smart home platform delivers seamless intercom and access control, where users can:

• Receive video intercom calls on Crestron touch panels.

• Unlock doors and activate scenes, such as lights or music, from the same interface.

• Use the 2N Indoor View as a secondary monitor, ideal for multi-floor homes.

Whether for a primary residence or a high-spec custom build, Crestron and 2N offer robust and refined integration.

Loxone

Loxone offers a complete smart home ecosystem, and when paired with 2N IP Intercoms, it adds convenient, app-based access control to the mix. Together, they enable:

• Video intercom calls from 2N devices directly to the Loxone App.

• Remote door unlocking from within the same app interface.

• A simple and intuitive experience across mobile or tablet.

• Seamless integration with wider Loxone smart home functions.

This integration is ideal for modern residences, providing essential intercom and access control features without extra complexity.

Gira

Famed for elegant, design-forward automation, Gira’s G1 touchscreen integrates with 2N IP Intercoms via SIP to deliver a seamless, stylish smart home experience. Together, they enable:

• Live video intercom calls directly on the Gira G1 screen.

• Remote door unlocking using DTMF tones from the same interface.

• Multi-call and concierge functions for larger properties.

• Unified control of KNX or eNet systems alongside intercom.

• On-device configuration with no cloud dependency.

• Early video preview before answering a call.

Whether in upscale homes or boutique residential complexes, pairing Gira G1 with 2N creates a refined, design-forward system that elegantly fuses door communication, access control, and whole-home automation—all through one stylish touchpanel interface.

Basalte

Renowned for its minimalist design and high-end smart home solutions, Basalte combines beauty and performance in every detail. Integrated with 2N, Basalte’s Ellie touch panels and Basalte Home app deliver elegant intercom and access control where users can:

• Receive video and audio intercom calls on Basalte panels or mobile devices.

• Unlock doors via virtual relays or KNX commands from the same interface.

• Control lighting, climate, music, security, and more—all within the KNX ecosystem.

Ideal for high-end residential or bespoke commercial projects, this integration delivers an intuitive, luxurious experience, merging door communication, access control, and whole home automation into one unified, elegant interface.

thinknx

Known for its versatile KNX visualisation and control platform, thinknx brings powerful smart home integration to residential and commercial projects. Integrated with 2N, thinknx panels and apps offer advanced intercom and access control features, where users can:

• Receive SIP-based audio/video calls from 2N door stations. 

• Monitor the doorstep with live camera snapshots.

• Unlock doors remotely via DTMF tones or HTTP API commands.

• Use paging and ring groups to call multiple devices at once.

• Trigger KNX scenes—like lights, climate, or alerts—from intercom events.

Built for scalable automation, thinknx and 2N deliver a flexible, intelligent solution that ties access control into the heart of the smart home.

ONNA

Known for its modern design and user-friendly interface, Onna delivers intuitive control for smart homes built on KNX automation. Integrated with 2N, Onna’s touch panels and mobile app provide seamless intercom and access control, enabling:

• Video intercom calls on Onna panels and mobile devices.

• Remote door unlocking directly from the same interface.

• Integration with KNX for unified smart home control.

This pairing is perfect for stylish, KNX-powered homes seeking simple and secure access control.

Real-Life Scenarios

Imagine you're relaxing on the sofa when a delivery driver arrives at the gate. Your Crestron touch panel lights up with a video call from your 2N intercom. You can check the live video feed, speak to the driver, and unlock the gate, all with minimal fuss!

Now, imagine you're away on business. A visitor rings the intercom at your front gate. Thanks to your Basalte system, the call comes straight to your phone via the Basalte Home app. You see who's there, speak to them, and unlock the gate—all from wherever you are in the world.

Or it’s late in the evening, and someone rings the doorbell. Your Loxone panel lights up, showing a clear video feed from your 2N intercom. You tap to speak, unlock the door, and trigger your KNX-based lighting to turn on the hallway and entryway. Everything is coordinated from one simple, stylish interface.

Whatever the scenario, whether at home or away, the power of smart home integration means you're always connected and in control.

A Smarter, More Connected Home

The 2N single-family home solution is built on openness, flexibility, and reliability. When integrated with today’s most trusted smart home platforms, the 2N system enables powerful smart home integration, which becomes a central part of your connected lifestyle.

Whether your priority is enhancing everyday convenience, improving home security, or embracing the potential of automation, 2N ensures your home is ready—not just for today but for what comes next.