Devices

XKNX uses devices to separate different functionality in logical groups like lights, climate et al. They are also needed in order to provide support for the home assistant plugin.

An instantiated device is automatically added to xknx.devices.

Common public interface for all Device classes

• xknx is the XKNX object.
• name is the name of the object.

• device_updated_cb List of awaitable callbacks for each update.

• has_group_address(group_address) Test if device has given group address.
• sync(wait_for_result) Read states of device from KNX bus via GroupValueRead requests.
• register_device_updated_cb(device_updated_cb) Register device updated callback.
• unregister_device_updated_cb(device_updated_cb) Unregister device updated callback.
• shutdown() Remove callbacks and device form Devices vector.

Device classes

The following pages will give you an overview over the available devices within XKNX.

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Table of contents

• Binary Sensor
• Climate / HVAC
• Cover
• Fan
• Lights / Dimmer
• Sensor
• Switches
• Time
• Weather

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