Lippert Components offers a Smart RV system called OneControl, which is designed to let RVers control and monitor their RV systems from the unit’s touchscreen or a smartphone.
The OneControl system has two components related to internet connectivity, but they are only available with certain RV brands.
- OneControl Hotspot
- OneControl ConnectAnywhere Cellular Upgrade Kit
OneControl Hotspot
OneControl Hotspot
OneControl Hotspot lets you create your own personal wireless network. It incorporates a weatherproof, low-profile external cellular antenna array for increasing cellular signal range. This unit mates with SMA RG-174 coaxial cable, or has an option for a bulkhead SMA female connector. The external antenna can be permanently or temporarily mounted.
The OneControl Hotspot transfers a cellular signal to create a local area network (LAN) WiFi signal. The unit incorporates two 2.4 GHz WiFi antennas to provide LAN coverage at a longer range throughout your rig and the surrounding area.
Lippert offers data packages with this product, based on the AT&T network. They offer a 5GB at $37/month, 10GB at $65/month, and Telematics which is $20/month to monitor your RV. You can also have a combo 5GB Plan plus Telematics for $42/month or 10GB Plan plus Telematics for $70/month. These must be purchased through Lippert.. The preinstalled SIM card in the unit is uniquely paired with the gateway that is in the kit.
OneControl Hotspot is only available for RVs prepped for a Lippert OneControl Hotspot.
Here is what's included when you purchase a OneControl Hotspot Kit:
- Externally mountable 4G cell antenna array (1)
- Portable 4G cell antennas (2)
- 2.4GHz WiFi antennas (2)
- 120V AC power supply (1)
- LCI WiFi On-the-Go router (1)
- 10’ 4G cell antenna cables (2)
- Wired 12V DC/DC power supply (1)
- #8 hex/slotted head mounting screws (6)
Specifications
- Model: Lippert OneControl Hotspot Kit
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Router:
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11m) 2.4 GHz
- Wi-Fi Antennas/Ports: 2x Indoor Antennas
- Wi-Fi as WAN: No
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: Not Specified
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: No
- Ethernet Ports: 5x - 4x LAN, 1x WAN
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 4G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Not Specified
- Supported Networks and Bands: Not Specified
- LTE: 2, 4, 12
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 2x2
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-4 (Max Theoretical Speed: 150 Mbps Down / 50 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: Not Specified
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 2x
- SIM Slots: 1x Nano
- Dimensions: 5 x 12.4 x 13 inches
- Other Ports: Not Specified
- Power Source: 12v DC/DC or 120v AC/DC adapter
- Outdoor Rated: Yes, IP65
- Retail Price: $534.95
OneControl ConnectAnywhere
OneControl ConnectAnywhere
The ConnectAnywhere system is powered by a cellular gateway module that allows the sharing of a user-provided AT&T connection - you just need to provide an activated SIM card and data plan. The gateway only supports LTE Bands 2, 4 and 12/17, plus 3G bands 2, 4 and 5. The gateway is certified for use with AT&T but could be used with a T-Mobile data plans as well.
The ConnectAnywhere system also provides voice control via Amazon's Alexa.
This product can only be used in RV brands specifically prepped for OneControl ConnectAnywhere. Check the Lippert's ConnectAnywhere page to see if your RV is prepped for ConnectAnywhere.
Specifications
- Model: OneControl ConnectAnywhere
- # of Connected Devices: Not Specified
- Control Panel Address and Default Password:
- Address: Not Specified
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: Not Specified
- Modem Chipset: Not Specified
- Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T and T-Mobile
- LTE: 2, 4, 12, 17
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Not Specified, but likely Cat04 (Max Theoretical Speed: 150 Mbps Down / 50 Mbps Up)
- LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: Not Specified
- Cellular Antenna Ports: 2x 4G LTE antennas
- Other Ports: 4x Ethernet LAN, 1x Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11m)
- Battery:
- Claimed Battery Life: Not Specified
- Can Be Powered Without a Battery: Not Specified
- Battery Part #: Not Specified
- Battery Purchase: Not Specified
- Dimensions: Not Specified
- SIM Card Type: 1x Mini (includes an adapter for other sizes)
- Retail Price: $480.95
Cellular Plan Options
The system is designed to use AT&T's RV Dataconnect Packages. They also support data plans from Rogers in Canada.
Review & Testing Status
We do not intend to purchase a new RV to test this system.
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