Thinka Overhauls HomeKit configuration with Smart, Selective ETS Imports
Bas Van Der Hoek ·
AMSTERDAM — June 23, 2026 — Thinka, the pioneer in certified Apple HomeKit bridges for KNX, has announced a major software update to its ETS project import feature. Designed to save system integrators hours of manual editing, the update introduces unmatched flexibility to configuration management.
Granular "Pick and Choose" for Template Projects
The standout addition is the ability to selectively import devices. For integrators using pre-configured master ETS template projects, this is a huge time-saver. They can now easily pick and choose exactly which items to import, filtering out unnecessary data.
“No more dealing with ghost accessories. You import only what you need, keeping the user's smart home dashboard clean and responsive from day one.”
Non-Destructive Incremental Updates
Keeping a live HomeKit setup in sync with an evolving KNX project is no longer a logistical headache. The updated importer can be run repeatedly to incrementally update a configuration.
- Smart Merging: It seamlessly parses new group addresses while leaving the homeowner's custom HomeKit scenes, automations, and Siri triggers perfectly intact.
- The Clean Slate: For total system overhauls, a new "start over from scratch" toggle allows installers to wipe the previous bridge data and begin with a pristine configuration.
Intelligent, Multilingual Room Recognition
To smooth out international deployments, Thinka's upgraded algorithm boasts smarter multilingual room name recognition. Whether an ETS project is structured using "Wohnzimmer", "Séjour", "Huiskamer", or "Living Room", the bridge inherently understands the language and automatically maps devices into their correct Apple Home rooms.
The update is rolling out globally today as a free, over-the-air software upgrade.
The update is rolling out globally today as a free, over-the-air software upgrade.