Modernisation
Introduction
Have your children moved out? Has your favourite colour changed over the years? Are you looking for more convenience in your home?
These are all good reasons to think about upgrading your electrical systems and to better adapt your living space to your current needs. And if you buy an old house or apartment, you should think about the electrics, as electrical installations and moving parts such as switches can wear out over time.
Saving energy when heating, controlling light automatically in line with individual needs, living in a home that is modernised to suit your needs based on your age: with GIRA's intelligent solutions, you can control all functions in the conventional way with switches or set up a state-of-the-art Smart Home. Whatever you choose, modernisation should make living more pleasant and cosy – simply put, it should be more comfortable than before. You don't have to invest on a large scale, as improvements in comfort and convenience can often be achieved with individual intelligent measures. This is beneficial for accessibility and quality of life, even in old age.
Highlights, facts and benefits
- A modern and smart electrical system increases the value of your house.
- Choose the design line to match the interior design.
- Enjoy more convenience, energy efficiency and security.
Design lines
A newly redecorated room with fresh paint, new flooring and furniture looks modern and inviting, but old switches and frames often disturb the overall look. A modern design line brings small but distinctive features, perfectly rounding off the style.
Don't change your personality. Change your design.
It goes without saying that a redecoration will give your home a fresh new look: new colours, new furniture, everything perfectly coordinated. But then suddenly you notice something that does nothing for your new aesthetic: the old switches and frames. They do not match the modern ambience.
With the GIRA System 55, you can solve this problem easily! Thanks to the innovative modular system, design frames can be replaced at any time – tailored to your interior and style. Whether you're looking for fine glass, aluminium, stainless steel or the latest on-trend colours such as beige and brown – the choice is huge.
It's simple: insert, top unit, frame – one system, endless possibilities! Whether you want a modern look, country house style or a Scandinavian design, with GIRA, your home will always remain stylish.
Featured Design Lines: GIRA E2, GIRA F100, GIRA E1, GIRA E3, GIRA Studio.
[Image Description: A collage showcasing different GIRA design lines and material finishes, including wood, concrete, marble, and various switch frames like GIRA E2, E3, and Studio.]
Smart living
Kitchen
From functional area to living space.
In the past, kitchens were primarily functional work areas – practical but often without great comfort or cosy ambience. The set-up was designed to facilitate work processes without placing much emphasis on design and comfort.
[Image Description: A black and white image of a traditional kitchen with dated cabinetry, a stovetop, and floral tiles, illustrating a functional but less comfortable past.]
Nowadays, modern kitchens are integrated into the living environment with their open design and are increasingly becoming the focal point of a home.
Key Features:
- Space-saving music control in the wall. [icon]
- Efficient charging directly from the wall. [icon]
- Design that adapts to kitchen style. [icon]
[Image Description: A contemporary kitchen with sleek cabinetry, integrated appliances, and visible GIRA smart home elements like charging outlets and music control.]
Living room
From a wild mix of styles to a smart home.
Chrome, velvet, leather, cord and much more... in the 80s, almost nothing was out of bounds. But photo wallpapers and other fashions of the time left little space for design-oriented installation technology.
[Image Description: A living room featuring a classic leather sofa, a coffee table, and subtle GIRA installation technology, contrasting old and new styles.]
When it comes to automating functions in individual rooms, GIRA has the right Smart Home solution for every requirement, combining living comfort, security and energy efficiency.
Key Features:
- Energy-saving and intelligent lighting control. [icon]
- Switchable socket outlets. [icon]
- Smart control by voice or smartphone. [icon]
- Shading controlled by timer and sun position. [icon]
[Image Description: A comfortable modern living room with a sofa, side tables, and GIRA smart home devices like smart speakers, tablets, and lighting controls, illustrating smart living features.]
Bathroom
From a simple bathroom to an oasis of wellness.
In the past, the main focus of bathroom design was practicality. Colourful tiles and a simple arrangement of the plumbed fittings were the norm, with the primary aim of being functional and easy to maintain.
[Image Description: A black and white image of a traditional bathroom with tiled walls, a sink, and bathtub, highlighting the contrast with modern wellness bathrooms.]
Yet today, a bathroom is no longer just a functional room, but a place to relax and enjoy yourself. Today's bathrooms combine technology with comfort, offering a relaxing wellness atmosphere right at home thanks to innovative systems.
Key Features:
- Automatic light and dimming function for night time. [icon]
- Climate control. [icon]
- Automatic ventilation control with delay time. [icon]
- GIRA IP radio with worldwide reception directly from the wall. [icon]
[Image Description: A luxurious modern bathroom featuring a freestanding bathtub, wooden accents, and integrated GIRA smart home technology for climate control, lighting, and entertainment.]
Bedroom
On. Off. Light. Dark.
In the 1980s, a digital alarm clock was the absolute must-have in every bedroom. Positioned next to the bedside lamp, it was a reliable and unmistakable workhorse of the bedroom.
[Image Description: A bedroom scene from the 1980s, featuring a bedside lamp and a prominent digital alarm clock, representing older technology.]
Nowadays, you can wake up gently with your favourite music, automatically controlled shading or increasing levels of lighting. Smart lighting control not only makes your home more comfortable, but also saves electricity.
Key Features:
- Retrofittable Bluetooth® wall transmitters next to the beds for flexible lighting control. [icon]
- Dimmable lighting for a cosy ambience. [icon]
- Wake up naturally to the sun and your favourite music. [icon]
- Saving energy through combined shading and temperature control. [icon]
[Image Description: A contemporary bedroom with a bed, wooden wall paneling, and GIRA smart lighting controls, showcasing features like wake-up light and music.]
Hallway
Lighting on when needed.
We can all call to mind images of hallways with a coat rack, shoe cabinet, telephone table and a ceiling light offering only scant illumination, crossed at night on the way from bed to bathroom.
[Image Description: A black and white image of a dated hallway with traditional wallpaper, a coat rack, and a simple ceiling light, representing older hallway designs.]
With automatic lighting, combined, for example, with motion detectors, you can move safely through your home even at night. By having lights come on only where you are, you can save energy while also increasing your comfort and safety.
Key Features:
- Presence detector for automatic light. [icon]
- Socket outlets with integrated LED lighting. [icon]
- Smoke alarm device for increased safety. [icon]
- Presence simulation and integrated alarm function. [icon]
[Image Description: A modern interior space, possibly a hallway or entrance, with GIRA switches, motion detectors, and integrated LED lighting, emphasizing safety and automatic lighting.]
Entrance
From bell button to door station.
At one time, the bell was often the only level of connection between inside and outside.
[Image Description: A black and white image of a classic house entrance with a bench, plants, and a traditional doorbell, representing older entrance systems.]
You want to use a state-of-the-art door communication system to see who you are talking to. With automatic outdoor lighting when it's dark to increase safety and comfort.
Key Features:
- Motion detector for burglary prevention. [icon]
- See who is at the door when you're on the go. [icon]
- Keyless access with KeylessIn products. [icon]
[Image Description: A sleek modern entrance with a door, integrated GIRA door communication system, and motion-activated lighting, highlighting security and convenience.]
Operating elements
From traditional to smart operation.
GIRA makes it easy to increase the comfort of your home through switches, touch, voice control or, thanks to the app, even when you're on the go.
GIRA rocker switches – a true classic.
The classic switch allows for conventional switching via the rocker function. GIRA offers an almost unlimited variety of design lines, materials, surface finishes, shapes and colours that are system-compatible and easy to replace.
GIRA touch top unit – pure intuition.
With its intuitive touch surfaces, the touch top unit combines traditional on and off with a convenient dimming function. This allows lights and blinds to be activated and adjusted via touch points and swipe surfaces.
The smart GIRA system can be controlled from anywhere using the GIRA app – so you can always feel at home, even outside of your own four walls.
Featured GIRA Systems & Controls:
- GIRA System 3000 Bluetooth®: Enables convenient control of light, shading, and temperature via app, without additional central control units. Easy to retrofit for flexibility and user-friendliness.
- Pushbutton sensor 4.55: Award-winning design that controls temperature, air conditioning, shading, and lighting with a single touch. Allows selection of individual elements or well-being scenarios.
- GIRA G1: A central operating unit with a wide range of functions for intuitive control of lighting, shading, temperature, and more, including timers and automated schedules.
- GIRA apps – Smart Home to go: Enable user-friendly control of lighting, shading, temperature, and other functions from a smartphone or tablet, offering remote access and custom automation.
- Smart Home voice control: Integration with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant via GIRA X1 server or GIRA Home Server for voice-activated home control.
[Image Description: A visual showcase of various GIRA smart home components and interfaces, including system hardware, control units, mobile apps, and voice control devices.]
System overview
Live a smart and flexible life. But with systems.
GIRA offers a wide range of Smart Home systems that offer convenience, energy efficiency and flexibility. Whether simple solutions for lighting and shading control or comprehensive, networked systems, GIRA has the right technology for every need.
Compatibility with third-party manufacturers
- Scene control
- Heating control
- Shading control
- Lighting control
- Extendability
- Door communication networking
- Remote maintenance
- Encrypted communication
Communication Technologies
- Bluetooth® wireless
- Wireless
- KNX twisted pair bus line
Control Elements
- Switch
- Pushbutton sensor
- Multi-touch display
- Smartphone app
- Voice control
- Motion detector
[Image Description: A diagram illustrating GIRA's Smart Home systems and their compatibility with third-party manufacturers, listing features like scene control, heating control, and various communication protocols.]
[Image Description: A comparative table detailing the features and capabilities of GIRA's Smart Home systems: System 3000, eNet, Gira One, and KNX, highlighting their strengths in different smart home applications.]
Sustainability
Does long-term climate protection not need short-term goals?
GIRA is committed to achieving the 1.5°C target. The company continuously measures and reduces its CO2 emissions. This climate journey is an integral part of its corporate strategy.
We are conserving our resources.
GIRA is reducing CO2 emissions by implementing a packaging design that uses over 60% less material and is around 30% smaller upon dispatch. In addition, GIRA is avoiding plastic and using FSC-certified recycled paper.
Sustainable design lines.
The use of natural materials generates approximately 75% less CO2 emissions in the production of GIRA Esprit linoleum-plywood compared to a GIRA E2 reference frame.
[Image Description: Images related to GIRA's sustainability efforts, including eco-friendly packaging, a smartphone displaying a life cycle assessment, and GIRA Esprit linoleum-plywood design elements.]
Durable and environment- and climate-friendly.
GIRA quality standards go above and beyond those established by certification standards. GIRA's mechanical products are designed for a useful life of at least 20 years. The longer they are in use, the smaller their carbon footprint.
Renewable energies.
GIRA has been investing in the energy efficiency of its sites and is expanding this with the GIRA Solar Park. Once completed, it will generate 8.5 million kWh of electricity per year, enabling GIRA to almost halve its direct electricity-related CO2 emissions.
Climate-friendly and healthy construction.
Selected GIRA products have been tested by the Sentinel Haus Institut to ensure they are free from harmful substances and emissions. The "QNG ready" and "Geprüft gesund" (confirmed healthy) labels help users on their way to sustainable building certification.
[Image Description: Images showcasing GIRA's durable products, a solar park representing renewable energy investment, and certifications related to climate-friendly and healthy construction.]
Services
You are the focus of all of our efforts.
GIRA online magazine: GIRA's interactive design magazine provides ideas and inspiration on current trends in home design, smart technology, architecture, lighting, and lifestyle. Find inspiration at: gira.com/g-pulse-magazine
References: Discover GIRA's architectural references, which present a selection of forward-thinking, innovative, and smart projects. Be inspired by how GIRA products complete the interior. Find references at: gira.com/architecture-planning/references
GIRA showrooms: Experience the brand firsthand. See, touch, and try out GIRA products in a variety of GIRA showrooms: gira.com/showrooms
[Image Description: Photos of GIRA showrooms displaying smart home technology and product interfaces, alongside social media and contact icons.]
[Image Description: Interior views of GIRA showrooms, featuring product displays and interactive elements, along with text highlighting GIRA Esprit design diversity.]
Company
Being innovative means thinking beyond your own four walls.
Since 1905, GIRA has been a leader with switches, but also so much more, driven by a passion for innovation. GIRA's pioneering spirit constantly improves and enhances the comfort of people's homes with innovative solutions.
Innovative technology, award-winning design.
GIRA has always aspired to combine maximum functionality and reliability in a unique design to create special user experiences. The extraordinary design quality and functionality of GIRA products have been recognized by many internationally acclaimed awards.
"Made by Diversity”.
GIRA has been manufacturing at its site in Radevormwald for over 100 years, fully committed to the "Made in Germany" quality standard. This is achieved by 1250 employees from 27 nations, each contributing unique talents, expertise, and life experiences. This diversity, supported by common values, fuels GIRA's creativity, innovative strength, and readiness for the future.
[Image Description: An image of the GIRA headquarters, a collection of design and innovation awards received by GIRA, and text detailing the company's commitment to innovation, quality, and diversity.]
[Image Description: Information about the publisher (GIRA Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG), disclaimers regarding printing variations, and details about the company's commitment to sustainability, including FSC-certified paper.]
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