Direct device communication even without internet

Does a cloud-based smart home only work with an internet connection? Not with Homematic IP. After pairing the devices, basic functions can be controlled at any time without an internet connection. This includes direct operation on the devices, execution of heating, time, and shading profiles, as well as local alarm notifications, for example, from smoke detectors.

For more complex automations and the initial setup of the smart home system, you will, of course, need an internet connection. However, the device status and essential information are stored directly on the devices without using the cloud. This results in high reliability for the Homematic IP smart home. 

No compromises on data protection and data security

With Homematic IP, your privacy is guaranteed from the very beginning: You don’t need to register or create a user account to set up the system.
The data necessary for operating your smart home is securely stored in the Homematic IP Cloud. This cloud is located on servers in Germany and complies with strict German and European data protection regulations. Homematic IP is also the first smart home system to be certified by the VDE (Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies) for protocol, IT, and data security.