OpenAudio Expands KNX Integration with Real-Time Metadata Support
OpenAudio today announced a significant enhancement to its KNX integration platform with the addition of real-time media metadata support across its multi-zone streaming audio solutions.
The update extends OpenAudio’s existing KNX functionality beyond basic audio control and provides integrators with access to live playback information directly within KNX visualization and control environments.
Prior to this release, OpenAudio’s KNX implementation already supported four core audio control functions:
• Mute Control
• Volume Control
• Source Type Selection
• Audio Routing
With the latest update, KNX systems can now access real-time media metadata, including:
• Track Title
• Artist Name
• Album Information
• Playback Status
• Progress Information
This enhancement allows KNX touch panels, visualization servers, and automation interfaces to display meaningful playback information rather than simply providing basic transport controls.
According to Darren Ma, Ph.D., Business Development Director at OpenAudio:
“Audio has traditionally been one of the least integrated subsystems within many building automation projects. While users could control volume and source selection, they often lacked visibility into what content was actually being played. By bringing metadata directly into the KNX ecosystem, we are helping create a more seamless and informative user experience.”
The new functionality is available across OpenAudio’s centralized multi-zone audio platforms, including HOLOWHAS product families.
Unlike traditional distributed audio architectures that require separate streamers, DSP processors, amplifiers, and control gateways, OpenAudio combines streaming audio, amplification, matrix routing, DSP processing, and automation integration within a single platform.
The metadata enhancement further strengthens OpenAudio’s positioning within smart home, hospitality, and commercial building applications where centralized audio management and automation integration are increasingly important.
The KNX metadata update is available immediately through the latest OpenAudio firmware release.
For additional information, visit www.openaudio.io.
