Smart RV Systems That Run Your Rig for You

What Does a Smart RV System Control?

Many factory systems are multiplex controls, which send many switches down one data line to a touchscreen and an app.

Family RVing magazine's [multiplex overview] lists Lippert OneControl, Firefly VegaTouch, ASA iN Command, BMPRO, Dometic and Spyder Controls among the common ones.

Lippert says its [OneControl app] runs leveling systems, lights, slide outs and awnings in Bluetooth or WiFi range, and keeps tabs on water tank levels.

Firefly's control app runs Grand Design's Lineage from within about 90 feet of the coach, according to [RV PRO].

Climate, locks and cameras are often separate add ons, so the sensor and thermostat side of the rig may run from its own app.

Factory Panel, Cellular Add On, or Power Monitor?

The right setup depends on how far from the rig you need to reach it.

Factory control panel

Example: Lippert OneControl or Firefly VegaTouch

Runs: Leveling, lights, slides, awning, tank levels

Reach: Bluetooth or WiFi range of the rig

Cellular add on

Example: Lippert ConnectAnywhere

Runs: Devices on the rig's control system; slides stay local only

Reach: Anywhere with a cell signal, on a paid plan

Power monitor portal

Example: Victron VRM with a GX device

Runs: Battery state, solar and power use

Reach: Anywhere the gateway is online

Lippert's guide puts the cost of reaching the rig plainly: “Remote monitoring and control requires purchase of a Telematics plan.” That plan is Lippert's paid remote data plan.

Reach and plan rules come from [Lippert's ConnectAnywhere 2.0 guide] and [Victron's VRM manual], read November 2026.

Which RV Systems Work Together in a Routine?

These 4 routines each pair a trigger with an action, so the rig reacts without you pressing anything.

Morning scene

Trigger: A set time

What it does: Brightens the lights and warms the cabin

Away mode

Trigger: You step out of the RV

What it does: Locks the doors and arms the sensors

Load shedding

Trigger: High power draw

What it does: Protects essential circuits first

Remote alert

Trigger: A water leak or temperature spike

What it does: Sends a warning to your phone

Common RV automation routines and what sets them off

Routine	Trigger	What it does
Morning scene	A set time	Brightens the lights and warms the cabin
Away mode	You step out of the RV	Locks the doors and arms the sensors
Load shedding	High power draw	Protects essential circuits first
Remote alert	A water leak or temperature spike	Sends a warning to your phone

A temperature alert only reaches you away from camp if the rig has remote access, so pair it with the cellular option above.

How Do I Set Up Smart RV Automation?

These 4 steps take you from a new rig to a routine that runs on its own.

1. 1

   Find out which system your rig has

   Look for the maker's name on the wall touchscreen or in the owner's manual, since devices vary by RV.

2. 2

   Pair the maker's app near the rig

   Factory apps such as OneControl connect over Bluetooth or WiFi, so stand inside or beside the RV the first time.

3. 3

   Build one schedule and live with it

   Start with a morning lights scene or an away mode, then add rules once the first one works.

4. 4

   Add remote access only if you need it

   Remote control needs a cellular add on and a paid plan, and adding hardware is a job for the owner's manual or a qualified RV technician.