Glossary term
Group Object
group-objectBasics
Also known as
GOCommunication Object
Definition
Internal variable of a KNX device, assignable to one or more group addresses for communication. Each GO has a stable number, a DPT, and a set of flags.
Questions using this term
- A Group Object configured with the flags C+R+T+U but without W cannot receive writes from other devices - it can only be modified locally by its own device.2. Flags · Flag-Kombinationen
- KNX-to-Matter bridges are emerging in 2026 (1Home, BAB Technologie, BootCloud): they expose KNX Group Objects as Matter devices (OnOff Light, Dimmable Light, etc.), letting residential KNX users add consumer Matter products without extra complexity.5. Bridge · KNX zu Matter
- Among the following Group Object flags, which one must be enabled so that the device transmits a telegram whenever the object's value changes?3. Bus Devices · Gruppenobjekt-Flags
- The 'Reset Device' command in ETS performs a software restart of a KNX device without erasing its individual address or its application configuration.7. ETS Programming · Geräte-Reset
- A single Group Object can be associated simultaneously with several Group Addresses in ETS, which is typically used so that an actuator reacts to several commands (e.g. individual command + zone command + scene).7. ETS Programming · Multi-Binding
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