Smart Home Automation Systems Behind Designer Faceplates
On the surface, these electrical devices look like ordinary light switches, but behind each beautiful interface comes with technology features that allow advanced automation controls.
Designer Light Switches Australia brings Italian-designed Vimar systems that can support various levels of automation complexity under three product ranges: Vimar Eikon Exe, Vimar Arke Classic, and Vimar Plana.
Eikon Exe: Advanced KNX Building Automation Platform
Eikon Exe is Vimar’s premium system designed for high-end residential and luxury hospitality settings that require full building automation integration. This range covers the Vimar Tondo Series, Vintage Series (toggle switch) and Flat Series (rocker switch), and can be customised to support KNX open protocol and By-me Plus systems for enhanced building network security.
At the automation level, Eikon Exe enables centralised control of lighting, motorised shutters and blinds, climate regulation, and scene management. These functions allow entire environmental settings that include lighting mood, temperature, and shading to be activated through pre-programmed scenarios. The system is also designed for decentralised KNX architecture, where each device, through its own microprocessor (“brain”), allows it to communicate across the network without relying on a central processing unit.
Vimar Eikon Exe Tondo, Vintage, and Flat Controls
The Tondo Series features a circular control interface with LED halo feedback that visually indicates system status and supports lighting, shutter, and scene control.
On the other hand, the Vintage Series focuses on a more tactile, mechanical-style interaction while supporting full integration with KNX and By-me Plus systems.
And lastly, the Flat Series is designed for minimal architectural integration with its flush-mounted controls, RGB backlighting and engraved symbols. It can support lighting control, shutter operation, and scene activation within KNX and Vimar automation environments.
Arke Classic: Balanced Smart Automation for Modern Buildings
Vimar Arke Classic sits in the mid-range of Vimar’s automation ecosystem, which combines contemporary design with smart home integration. Like the Eikon Exe range, Arke Classic is also compatible with KNX and By-me Plus systems configurations.
Plana: Functional Smart Automation for Homes, Schools and Offices
Vimar Plana is designed to deliver core automation functionality in a simple and cost-efficient format. It supports KNX-compatible versions as well as integration into the By-me Plus ecosystem, allowing gradual transition from traditional wiring to smart automation.
Plana is suitable for residential and commercial applications where simplicity, durability and reliability are top priority, while offering an elevated look than a standard DIY faceplate.
Vimar’s wiring device ecosystem is designed to support a variety of smart home and building applications. If you are currently working on a project or your own home renovation and need technical advice, contact us at hello@designer-light-switches.com.au, we are happy to help!
