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Release notes version 2.21.1 Windows$$$Software version and release date$$$Niko Home Control programming software version 2.21.1 for Windows. This software is used for programming a new Niko Home Control II installation or for adapting an existing 2.x installation.$$$$$$Release date 08 Oct 2024 $$$$$$This upgrade is provided as an automatic upgrade of the programming software at start-up and can also be downloaded from the Niko website.$$$$$$System requirements

Not updated by vendor.$$$Refer-https://guide.niko.eu/en/rnnhc/lv/niko-home-control-ii-release-notes

New features$$$Compared to version 2.19.1:$$$$$$Programming software:$$$The automatic process to create DALI groups has been improved. Also; manual adaptations are possible via the new DALI Light Experience Optimiser tool that is added to the new tab “Tools”.$$$The dim speed can now be configured in basic actions. This new parameter is available for most lighting types that are dimmed on by a basic action.$$$When connecting to a network with multiple Niko Home Control installations; the programming software will now also show the IP address of each installation to facilitate selection of one of these installations.$$$The green status LED of the wireless smart hub can be turned off via the diagnostics page.$$$The red status LED of the mini detector and indoor motion detector can be turned off via the parameter settings of the device.$$$The smart plug has a new mode “Only ON/OFF” to use it to switch devices ON/OFF and not to measure the power consumption. This is the default mode for new devices; to avoid data traffic on the network.$$$In case of pairing issues of Zigbee® devices; it is possible to enter the MAC address and installation code manually.$$$Polish language is no longer supported; language setting is automatically changed to English.$$$Niko Home app:$$$The Energy tab shows a real-time overview of the energy flows in your home. It allows you to see the balance between energy production and consumption at a glance. You can also consult detailed measurements and history.$$$Polish language is no longer supported; language setting is automatically changed to English.$$$Niko Home Control onboarding and upgrades:$$$The registration of Niko Home Control II installations is done via the Niko Home app or the programming software; instead of the website mynikohomecontrol.niko.eu.$$$As of version 2.20.5: Upgrades of the Niko Home Control installation will be downloaded and installed automatically when available. Automatic upgrades can be enabled and disabled in the programming software (via Dashboard > Global settings) or Niko Home app (via General info > Installation info).$$$Connected services:$$$Compatibility with Easee car charger.$$$New product support:$$$Support for the push buttons with LEDs and comfort sensors (xxx-5220X and xxx-52921) in the programming software. Besides the temperature; the Niko Home app and Digital black can now also visualize the humidity of the room. Both the temperature and humidity values can now be used as input for conditions and routines. The hardware is available as of March 2024.$$$Bug fixing$$$Compared to version 2.20.1:$$$$$$Fix for issue in the Niko Home Control 2.20.1 software upgrade; affecting certain DALI light control systems; preventing some lights from switching on.$$$Compared to version 2.19.1:$$$$$$Niko Home app:$$$If a profile is accessible without password; the password entry screen is not displayed.$$$The Niko Home app is not crashing anymore during the editing of solar mode of Niko Home Control installations that also have a link with a Daikin air conditioner.$$$Fix for car chargers that went into error mode when switched off via the Niko Home app.$$$Programming software:$$$SMA devices with a serial number of 9 characters can also be linked to the Niko Home Control installation.$$$Fix for issue related to reactivation of profiles via the dashboard of the programming software.

New features$$$Compared to version 2.19.1:$$$$$$Programming software:$$$$$$The automatic process to create DALI groups has been improved. Also; manual adaptations are possible via the new DALI Light Experience Optimiser tool that is added to the new tab “Tools”.$$$The dim speed can now be configured in basic actions. This new parameter is available for most lighting types that are dimmed on by a basic action.$$$When connecting to a network with multiple Niko Home Control installations; the programming software will now also show the IP address of each installation to facilitate selection of one of these installations.$$$The green status LED of the wireless smart hub can be turned off via the diagnostics page.$$$The red status LED of the mini detector and indoor motion detector can be turned off via the parameter settings of the device.$$$The smart plug has a new mode “Only ON/OFF” to use it to switch devices ON/OFF and not to measure the power consumption. This is the default mode for new devices; to avoid data traffic on the network.$$$In case of pairing issues of Zigbee® devices; it is possible to enter the MAC address and installation code manually.$$$Polish language is no longer supported; language setting is automatically changed to English.

New features$$$Compared to version 2.18.1:$$$$$$Programming software:$$$The configuration of DALI devices can be performed offline via the programming software without having to be on-site; similar to other Niko Home Control devices. The ‘scan for DALI devices’ function will be moved to the Addressing tab. Addressing physical DALI devices and program upload; on the other hand; still need to be done on-site$$$$$$Connected services:$$$Compatibility with Alfen; Blitz Power; Mennekes & Veton EV chargers$$$$$$Energy:$$$Possibility to use measuring clamps to visualise your solar production and the battery (dis)charging status for hybrid and non-hybrid inverters. Note that for hybrid inverters; the consolidated values for the home battery and solar panels will be shown$$$No need to add your car charger to the peak mode routine; as it will receive the highest priority to avoid peak consumption$$$No need to add your car charger to the solar mode routine; as it will receive the highest priority. If you select the ‘solar’ setting in the Niko Home app; your car charger is charged with excess solar production. Only if additional solar production is available the ‘solar mode’ routine will activate other devices added to the list$$$Users whose electricity tariff is capacity-based can set an alert to be notified when a higher peak target value is detected$$$$$$New product support:$$$Support for the wireless measuring module (552-20803) via the programming software. The hardware will be available as of Q2 2024$$$Support for the push buttons with LEDs and comfort sensors (xxx-5220X and xxx-52921) in the programming software.$$$These push buttons can be added to a Niko Home Control installation on bus wiring to measure and visualise the temperature and humidity (available in a later version) of the room where they are located.$$$These values can be used in conditions; while the temperature values can be used as input for multi-zone heating/cooling routines. The hardware will be available as of March 2024$$$Bug fixing$$$Compared to version 2.18.1:$$$$$$General bug fixing

New features$$$Compared to version 2.17.3:$$$$$$Niko Home app:$$$Reduced time to perform programming changes in the programming software and Niko Home app$$$A notification pops up if your phone settings for access control are incorrect$$$Increased number of Niko Home Control components allowed per installation (max. 500) and improved visual warning shown when the limit has (almost) been reached$$$Ability to upgrade all devices in a Niko Home Control installation simultaneously via the app$$$Programming software:$$$Possibility to remove multiple configuration files simultaneously$$$Energy:$$$Possibility to monitor your water consumption via Niko Home Control if your installation contains a digital water meter connected to a digital electricity meter$$$Peak mode: the quarter-hour peak defines when devices are deactivated (within the scope of the capacity tariff). The reactivation delay feature has been replaced by a minimum deactivation time of 10 minutes. Devices are re-activated one by one when your energy consumption drops below a pre-configured value. In case a device should be turned off for a longer period; you can configure this via the programming software$$$Ability to monitor your solar production via the Niko Home app without having to measure your consumption$$$Possibility to add your electricity and gas tariffs in the Niko Home app; allowing you to monitor your energy data directly in the correct currency. Note that the rates shown are purely indicative$$$Solar mode: possibility to define per device how much excess solar energy is needed to activate it and ability to activate individual appliances when excess solar energy is available$$$Partner systems:$$$Multi-zone control is supported for Bulex/Vaillant/Saunier Duval/Protherm systems in combination with Niko Home Control$$$Bug fixing$$$Compared to version 2.17.3:$$$$$$General bug fixing

Bug fixing$$$Compared to version 2.17.1:$$$$$$Programming software:$$$Fix for DALI modules (550-00370 en 550-00371) not working after upgrading to 2.17.1$$$Niko Home app:$$$General bug fixing