EEBus for the Smart Home
Intelligent Household Networking
The uniform communication standard EEBus automatically ensures the most efficient use of energy in the household. Energy management using EEBus allows for maximum PV self-consumption and minimum electricity costs.
What is EEBus
The EEBus Initiative develops internationally harmonized communication standards for intelligent networking of household appliances and energy efficiency applications. It is the leading European initiative in the Internet of Things domain and brings together manufacturers from the energy, telecommunications, electronics and automotive industries.
The aim is to achieve standardized data communication between appliances in the Smart Home.One focus is on application scenarios in energy management for appliances, heating and ventilation systems, and eMobility. The EEBus industry standard is openly accessible to all appliance manufacturers.
Greater independence thanks to EEBus
All appliances featuring the uniform communication standard EEBus can participate easily and automatically in energy management. This sees Smart Home residents benefit from:
- Efficient energy use for all connected appliances
- Lower energy costs
- Maximum PV self-consumption
- Greater independence from energy suppliers
Energy management with EEBus in practice
EEBus is already available as a series product with the Sunny Home Manager 2.0 and compatible household appliances from Bosch Siemens. Make your household fit for the future.
You can find more information on EEBus-compatible household appliances here.
Users benefit easily and effortlessly from greater energy efficiency in their households:
- Reduced electricity costs thanks to efficient energy use
- Maximum convenience through automatic appliance management
- 100% ease and comfort in managing household energy
System requirements for greater energy efficiency in the household:
- One PV system featuring Sunny Home Manager 2.0 in the Sunny Portal
- One or more EEBus-compatible Bosch Siemens household appliances, which can be accessed via the Home Connect app (via WLAN)
The Sunny Home Manager 2.0 and Bosch Siemens household appliances are connected with each other over the existing network using a simple connection process (pairing). No additional components or cables are needed.
This is how household appliances and PV systems communicate using EEBus
Partners in the EEBus Initiative e.V.
These international companies from the energy, smart home, telecommunications, heating and ventilation, mobility and automation sectors are working together as part of the EEBus Initiative e.V. to develop innovative and standardized solutions for energy efficiency in the smart home.
For more information, visit www.eebus.org.
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