Gira

Smart Home Switches & KNX Door Communication Made in Germany

Gira has been making the electrical fittings of the German home since 1905. Based in Radevormwald and run for over a century, the company spans the whole range of installation technology — light switches and sockets, KNX smart-home control, thermostats, blind and shutter control, and door communication — for residential and commercial buildings. For a luxury interior, the draw is the design ranges: the Esprit switch in real bronze, glass, aluminum, stainless or slate, the clean E2 program, the G1 control panel and the System 106 door stations, all built to a precise German standard. Via della Seta sources Gira for residential and hospitality projects across the United States — handling specification, freight, customs and coordination with your integrator under one contract.

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Why specify Gira for an interior project

Gira is the choice when a project wants premium switches and serious building control from one established maker. The Esprit range frames the switch in real materials — bronze, glass, brushed aluminum, stainless, anthracite, even slate and plywood — so the most-touched detail in a room can be specified to match its metals and surfaces. Behind the design, Gira is a full KNX house, so the same brand handles lighting, climate, shading and scenes across the building.

It is also a complete door-communication and control system. The System 106 door stations, indoor video units, the G1 wall panel and the E2 program of switches, sockets and thermostats let a project run entry, intercom and room control in one coordinated family. With more than a century of manufacturing and representation in around forty countries, Gira offers depth of range and long-term availability that newer brands cannot.

Via della Seta sources Gira. We work from the spec — switch range, finish, control panels, door stations and quantities — coordinate with your KNX integrator, manage freight and US customs clearance, and consolidate the Gira package with the rest of your specification (smart home, lighting, security) under one contract and one timeline.

Best Gira collections by use case

Design switches

Esprit

The premium switch range framed in real materials — bronze, glass, brushed aluminum, stainless, anthracite, slate — so the switch matches the room's metals and surfaces.

Modern program

E2, System 55

Clean, flat switch ranges with thermostats, USB sockets, push-buttons and blind timers on the core System 55 platform — for a coherent contemporary scheme throughout.

Control panels

The G1 wall control panel — a framed glass touchscreen running the Gira smart-home interface for lighting, climate, shading and door video.

Door communication

System 106

Modular door stations in stainless and aluminum with camera, keypad and name modules, paired with indoor video units — connected entry in the same design language.

Collections

Esprit

Gira's premium design switch — here framed in real bronze with a black rocker against a dark wall. The Esprit range frames the switch in genuine materials, from bronze and glass to brushed aluminum, stainless and slate, so it can be matched to a room's metals and finishes.

The G1 wall control panel — a framed black-glass touchscreen running the Gira home interface for lighting, climate, shading, scenes and door video. A single, refined point of control for the room or the whole building.

The clean E2 program — here a room thermostat with a white-glass front in a bathroom setting. Flat, flush switches, sockets, thermostats and timers on the System 55 platform, for a coordinated contemporary scheme across the home.

System 106

A modular door station in brushed stainless, with camera and keyless or fingerprint access, shown at a house entrance. System 106 builds the entry point to match — and connects to indoor video units and the smart-home system.

Specification & project planning

Lead time

Core ranges generally in stock; 4–10 weeks for special Esprit materials, door-station configurations and large project quantities

Integration

KNX-native, with door communication and the G1 panel; plan the switch schedule, bus topology and door modules with your integrator at the design stage

Pricing tier

Upper-mid to premium; the Esprit design range sits firmly in the luxury switch segment. Priced per device, range and finish.

Trade pricing

Available to verified designers, architects, integrators and hospitality buyers. Send your device schedule and finishes for a project-specific quote.

Gira vs Basalte, Loxone, DoorBird

	Gira	Basalte	Loxone	DoorBird
Origin	Germany (Radevormwald, 1905)	Belgium (Merelbeke, 2008)	Austria (Kollerschlag, 2009)	Germany (Berlin, 2004)
Signature	Switches & building control	Luxury design switches & panels	Whole-home automation	IP video door entry
Best known for	Esprit switches, System 106	Sentido switch, Deseo, Ellie	Green Miniserver, Touch	Designer IP door stations
Range	Full switch + KNX + door	Design controls & audio	Complete automation system	Door entry & access only
Best for	Premium switches + KNX depth	Design-matched luxury controls	Fully integrated automation	Connected entry & access

Care & maintenance

Switch frames & fronts

Wipe metal, glass and real-material frames with a soft, barely damp cloth and dry immediately; avoid abrasives and solvents. Natural materials like bronze and slate develop a patina and should be cleaned only as their finish allows.

Panels & door stations

Clean glass touchscreens and stainless door stations with a soft cloth and a non-abrasive, screen-safe cleaner. Keep door-station cameras and keypads clear for reliable operation, and protect outdoor units per their IP rating.

Software & integration

Keep the G1 and smart-home firmware current through your integrator, and use the specified KNX infrastructure. Configuration and updates are best handled by a certified Gira / KNX integrator.

What does Gira make?

Gira makes electrical installation devices and intelligent building technology: light switches and sockets, KNX smart-home control, thermostats, blind and shutter control, control panels like the G1, and door-communication systems such as System 106. Founded in 1905 in Radevormwald, Germany, it serves residential, commercial and industrial buildings, with premium design ranges like Esprit for high-end interiors.

Can I get Gira in the United States through Via della Seta?

Yes. Via della Seta sources Gira for residential and hospitality projects across the United States — including luxury residences in California, Florida, New York and Texas, and hospitality interiors nationwide. We handle specification, the order, freight, US customs clearance, and coordinate delivery with your KNX integrator.

What is the Esprit range?

Esprit is Gira's premium design switch range, framing the switch and socket in real materials — bronze, glass, brushed aluminum, stainless steel, anthracite, slate and plywood-linoleum. It lets the most-touched detail in a room be specified to match its metals and surfaces, which is why it sits in the luxury switch segment alongside its building-control function.

Is Gira a full smart-home system?

Yes. Gira is KNX-native, so beyond switches it controls lighting, climate, shading and scenes across a building, with the G1 panel as a wall interface and System 106 for door communication and entry. A single project can run switches, control and door video in one coordinated Gira family, integrated by a KNX professional.

Can Gira switches match the rest of my interior?

Largely, yes. The Esprit range in particular offers genuine bronze, glass, aluminum, stainless, anthracite and natural materials, so switches and sockets can be coordinated with the door hardware, tapware and metalwork elsewhere in the room. We confirm the available finishes against current production when preparing your quote.

How are Gira projects planned and installed?

Gira is specified as a device and door-station schedule in chosen ranges and finishes, then installed and configured by a certified KNX or Gira integrator as part of the building's wiring and automation. We supply the hardware and coordinate ranges, finishes, door modules and lead times with your integrator and the rest of the package.

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