The table below shows the difference between an installation with a connected controller and a wireless smart hub.
| Installation with | Connected controller for Niko Home Control II | Wireless smart hub for Niko Home Control |
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| Type of wiring | Bus wiring | Traditional wiring (230V) |
| Suitable for | Installation in new builds and in major renovations | Installation in existing buildings and in smaller renovations |
| Communication | The installed bus controls communicate over the bus wiring with the connected controller for Niko Home Control II in the cabinet. | The connected controls communicate wirelessly with the wireless smart hub for Niko Home Control II. |
| Programming | Niko Home Control II programming software version 2.x |
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When you create a new project in the Niko Home Control II programming software version 2.x, you must choose the installation type:
- Connected controller
- Wireless smart hub for Niko Home Control.
This choice determines which menus, controls, devices, basic actions and routines are available in the programming software. You can change your choice later on, but then the entire project will be erased.
