diff --git a/source/_posts/2024-08-07-release-20248.markdown b/source/_posts/2024-08-07-release-20248.markdown index 9b465d2c82e..3a59dcf315e 100644 --- a/source/_posts/2024-08-07-release-20248.markdown +++ b/source/_posts/2024-08-07-release-20248.markdown @@ -501,13 +501,26 @@ that. For example, laundry washer, oven or dishwasher modes. ## KNX can now be managed via the UI -_TODO: Add piece of text / story / context as provided by [@farmio]_ +The [KNX integration] introduces the ability to manage entities directly from the +UI. If you have an ETS project file, configuring your devices is now more +intuitive; you can simply select an actuator from the side panel and drag and +drop its assigned group addresses into the configuration. Alternatively, +addresses can be found by name or number using dropdown menus. +You can now create, update, and delete KNX switch and light entities within the +KNX panel without touching or reloading YAML. More entity platforms will follow +in future releases. -The [KNX integration] now supports managing entities from the UI. This means -you can now create, update, and delete KNX entities directly from the UI -in the brand new dedicated KNX panel. +Screenshot showing the KNX panel that allows to create entities right from the UI. -Screenshot showing the brand new KNX panel that allows you to manage the entities created by KNX right from the UI. +Additionally, the underlying KNX protocol library, xknx, has been updated with +several improvements. One of the most notable changes is the support for a +broader range of Data Point Type (DPT) definitions. These can be used directly +within actions and triggers and can be inspected in the KNX GroupMonitor. +DPT definitions for color, dimming, time and HVAC modes are already available and +more will be added in the future. + +[@farmio] has been working hard on these improvements and we are very happy with +the results! [KNX integration]: /integrations/knx [@farmio]: https://github.com/farmio