LogicMachine

26/10/2026

Our team had a great time at this year’s Smart Buildings Show in London! It was a fantastic opportunity to catch up with industry colleagues, meet new people and hear different perspectives on where building automation is heading.

One message stood out across the talks: ultimately, it's not about how much technology a building has or how advanced it is, but what it helps a building achieve.

Here are five key takeaways from the talks and conversations we had:

🔹 Integration is key. Open protocols and interoperability are essential to making buildings work as a connected whole. The more complex building technology becomes, the more important it is that building systems don't operate in isolation.

🔹 Data is only as good as its context. Before buildings can become truly intelligent, they need reliable data and a clear understanding of how their systems relate to one another. Poor sensor data, outdated documentation and disconnected systems can undermine even the most advanced solutions.

🔹 AI is moving from monitoring to action. The conversation is shifting from dashboards and alerts towards fault detection, predictive maintenance and autonomous optimisation. But for this to be possible, quality data, validated results and appropriate safeguards are essential.

🔹 Commissioning is just the beginning. Continuous monitoring, operational feedback and clear accountability are essential to closing the gap between what a building promises and what it actually delivers.

🔹 Performance needs to be measurable. Energy efficiency, occupant comfort, reliability and reduced maintenance effort are important indicators of success. The challenge is demonstrating that the technology delivers real improvements in practice.

For us, the key takeaway is clear: the real potential of building automation lies in connecting systems, unlocking the value of data and making buildings work better together.

Thanks to everyone we connected with at the show. We’re already looking forward to being back next year!

20/10/2026

Your building knows something is wrong. Does your team?

A server room starts overheating. An HVAC unit reports a fault. A door opens when nobody should be in the building. The information is there — but how quickly does it reach the person who needs to act?

LogicMachine's Telegram integration lets you set up notifications that send building events straight to a Telegram chat or group.
For example, you could:

🌡️ Get a message when the temperature in a server room goes above a set limit.
⚠️ Notify your maintenance team when equipment reports a fault.
📸 Receive a camera snapshot alongside an alert to see what's happening on site.
📊 Send CSV files and operational reports directly through Telegram.

The possibilities depend on the devices, scripts and workflows configured for each project.

Because building automation isn't just about controlling systems. It's about getting the right information to the right people at the right time.

Explore the Telegram integration in our Knowledge Base:
https://kb.logicmachine.net/notifications/telegram/

13/10/2026

Thread is designed to make smart-home networks more robust. So why can they sometimes be so difficult to troubleshoot?

Matter-over-Thread brings a lot of moving parts together: Thread meshes, Border Routers, network credentials, IPv6 and the wider IP network. That gives Matter some of its biggest advantages but it also creates new places for things to go wrong.

One home can have several Thread Border Routers. If they're all part of the same network, great- they can make the mesh stronger and more resilient. But if they end up associated with different Thread networks, you can have devices that simply don't behave as expected — with very little visibility into why.
Thread 1.4 is beginning to improve this, particularly around credential sharing and diagnostics. But for integrators, understanding the network underneath Matter is becoming just as important as understanding Matter itself.

In this second part of our Matter series, we look at the hidden complexity inside a Thread network — and why it matters when you're deploying or troubleshooting Matter devices.

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05/10/2026

What happens when a LogicMachine won’t boot?

Sometimes the problem isn’t the configuration. It’s the storage.
This is particularly relevant for older LogicMachine models, as newer models are less likely to experience microSD-related issues.

LogicMachine runs from an internal microSD card, so if that card becomes corrupted or fails, the system may no longer boot properly.

That’s where reflashing comes in.

In simple terms:
→ Prepare a recovery microSD card
→ Install a fresh LogicMachine firmware image
→ Put it back in the device
→ Get the LogicMachine running again

It’s essentially a fresh installation of the LogicMachine system — a useful recovery procedure for integrators dealing with a corrupted or failing SD card.

💡 A useful tip for integrators: Keep a spare, compatible microSD card with you when heading to a site. If the card is the problem, you can replace it and get the system back up and running without waiting for a new one.

We’ve put together a step-by-step guide in the Knowledge Base:
🔧 Reflashing a LogicMachine: https://kb.logicmachine.net/misc/reflash-lm-and-streaming-player/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

28/09/2026

Matter was supposed to make the smart home simpler.

A single standard that allows devices to work across different ecosystems is a big step forward, so in some ways it has delivered on that promise. But there’s another side to the story.

When you move from Zigbee to Matter-over-Thread, you’re not simply swapping one wireless protocol for another. You’re introducing more layers into the system — Thread networks, Border Routers, IP infrastructure, controllers, commissioning, and ecosystem support.

That doesn’t make Matter a bad choice. It means the failure points have changed.

For installers and integrators, that distinction matters. So the question isn't really:
Matter or Zigbee?

It's:

Which technology makes sense, where, and why?

Over the next couple of months, we're going to take a closer look at Matter and its place in the broader building automation landscape.

We'll look at what Matter does well, where it still falls short, and how it compares and works alongside other technologies used in building automation.

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21/09/2026

💬 Our annual Partner Survey is now open — and we’d really value your input.

Your feedback directly helps shape the LogicMachine roadmap. Many of the improvements you see today started as ideas and suggestions from our partners.

It takes only about 2 minutes to complete:
👉 https://forms.gle/ZazU9X2jigdbjRYp8

Thank you for your time, your feedback, and for being part of our partner network.

Your comments are welcome.

01/09/2026

How do you keep everything working together across a 33.5 km metro line?

For the Mumbai Metro Aqua Line, each station has its own lighting system, but that system also needs to communicate with the wider Electrical SCADA infrastructure.

This is where LogicMachine LM5 comes in.

There’s one LM5 installed at every station, handling the lighting logic and schedules and providing the link between KNX and Electrical SCADA via Modbus RTU.

So the setup is:

💡 KNX lighting system
⚙️ LogicMachine LM5 for automation and scheduling
🔄 Modbus RTU to Electrical SCADA
🏢 The same setup repeated across all 27 stations

The nice thing about this approach is that the different systems can stay in place and still work together, with LogicMachine providing the integration layer between them. One consistent approach is replicated and successfully integrated across the whole line of 27 stations.

A great example of how open, flexible automation can be used for infrastructure on a much larger scale.

Congratulations to Bhavesh N Doshi on delivering this impressive project!

24/08/2026

Smart building doesn’t have to mean smart switches everywhere.

In many projects, you don’t need every wall switch to be a dedicated smart device. Sometimes you simply want to use the switches that fit the space while still bringing them into the building automation system.

With CAN-UI10, you can connect 10 conventional switch inputs to one compact, flush-mounted module designed to sit behind conventional wall controls. This gives designers more freedom over the switches they specify, while giving integrators a flexible way to connect them to the wider automation system.

For example, in a historic renovation, you may want to preserve original or period-style switches rather than replacing them with modern smart controls. CAN-UI10 lets you keep the look while adding modern automation behind the scenes.

The same module also includes a PT1000 sensor input, which can be useful for applications such as underfloor heating - without requiring a separate interface.

So whether you're working with a new interior, a renovation or an existing installation, the idea is simple:

Keep the controls you want. Put the intelligence behind them.
More info here:https://logicmachine.net/datasheets/canx/CAN-UI10-20250423.pdf

12/08/2026

The worst time to think about backups is when you need one.

For integrators managing live installations, relying on a manual backup routine is an unnecessary risk.

With a scheduled script, LogicMachine can create backups automatically and send them to Dropbox, giving you an off-device copy ready when you need to restore the system.

Especially useful when you’re managing multiple projects:
• Schedule backups once
• Keep copies off-device
• Organise projects separately
• Restore when needed

A small automation that can save a lot of time later.
If a task this important can be automated, why leave it to memory?

See full example here: https://kb.logicmachine.net/scripting/backup-file-dropbox/

31/07/2026

The biggest challenge in airport lighting isn't lighting.

Modern airports rely on dozens of building systems working together, and every new system- lighting, HVAC, energy, security - has the potential to become another silo.

At Kuwait Airport's new support terminals, the goal wasn't simply to automate lighting but to make lighting part of a connected building ecosystem.

Using LogicMachine as the central integration platform, the project connects a KNX lighting installation to the Honeywell EBI Building Management System via BACnet, providing operators with a single environment to monitor and manage terminal lighting.

The solution delivers:

• Centralized monitoring and visualization
• Multi-zone lighting control
• Scheduling and time-based automation
• Custom automation logic
• Seamless KNX–BMS integration

The result is an open, scalable architecture that's easier to operate, maintain, and expand without adding another isolated system.

A big thanks to Sona Otomasyon for delivering this impressive project.