The document discusses remote access features of the Gira S1 device, which provides secure remote access and maintenance of KNX IP interfaces, smart home systems, and other devices. Key features highlighted include integration with Gira apps, remote access without router adjustments, support for IPv6, VPN access, and remote maintenance capabilities for ETS and HomeServer systems. It also notes the Gira S1 supports message notifications, independent internet access, and complies with German data protection laws.

1. Gira S1.
Secure remote access to the Smart Home with KNX

2. Remote access overview
2
Gira S1
Remote access with
Gira Smart Home
App / HS App
Remote
maintanance
ETS, GPA, HS
Expert
Possible without
adjustments to the
router
Supports IPv6
connections
Port forwarding
VPN
Gira S1

3. Remote access overview
3
Gira S1
Remote access with
Gira Smart Home
App / HS App
Remote
maintanance
ETS, GPA, HS
Expert
Possible without
adjustments to the
router
Supports IPv6
connections
Port forwarding
VPN
Gira S1

4. Remote access overview
4
Gira S1
Remote access with
Gira Smart Home
App / HS App
Remote
maintanance
ETS, GPA, HS
Expert
Possible without
adjustments to the
router
Supports IPv6
connections
Port forwarding
VPN
Gira S1

5. Features
5
Gira S1
• KNX IP interface
• Secure remote access and fast setup
• Secure and fast remote maintenance
• Gira Smart Home and HomeServer App integration
• Important messages directly to the phone
• Independent from internet provider and router
• Remote access finally plannable and calculable
• German data protection

6. The system
6
Gira S1

7. Installation
7
Gira S1
DC 24 to 30 V
IP network
Service
provider
Router

8. The device
8
Gira S1

9. Register your Gira S1
9
Gira Device portal
Gira S1
deviceportal.gira.com
Enter your registration ID
Note: the Gira S1 has to be connected to the internet

10. Gira Device portal
10
Gira S1

11. Configure remote access
11
Gira S1

12. Gira Project Assistant – remote access
12
Gira S1

13. Remote maintance with the ETS
13
Gira S1

14. Everything under control
14
Gira S1

15. ETS application
15
Gira S1
• KNX Secure
• Block/unblock remote access
• Message trigger
• Time server
• Logger (microSD up to 32GB)

16. VPN

17. Gira S1 with VPN
21. April 2023
17
Gira S1 - VPN.
OpenVPN-
Client
A
OpenVPN tunnel
OpenVPN-
Server
B
Remote network

18. OpenVPN client comparison
18
OpenVPN
OpenVPN Connect Client
OpenVPN GUI Client
(Community)
Create your own network
Direct participation

19. Gira S1 Windows client
19
Gira S1
• Programming the HS with the Expert tool
• Remote access over the QuadClient
• Maintenance of the KNX system over the ETS
• Lots of more TCP based connections (e.g. MS Remote
Desktop Connection)

20. Amazon Alexa and Google Assistent
20
Gira S1
Gira
device portal
from 4.10
from 2.4

21. 21
Highlights
Remote maintenance for HS,
X1, KNX and more.
Messages
Check local websites on the go
Access management - full
control over access
Remote access becomes fast,
easy and calculable
Gira S1
Secure remote access to the
smart home

22. Legal notes.
This document and all of its parts are protected by copyright.
Any use that is not expressly permitted by copyright law
requires the prior written consent of Gira Giersiepen GmbH & Co KG.
This applies in particular to reproduction, editing, translation and
storage and processing in electronic form. Transfer to a third party
is not permitted without the prior written consent of Gira Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG.
Gira Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG
Dahlienstrasse
42477 Radevormwald
Tel.: +49 2195 602-0
E-mail: info@gira.de
www.gira.com