RFXCOM RFX-868: The universal 868 MHz bridge for ventilation and smart devicesDo you have mechanical ventilation from Orcon or Itho, wireless Honeywell thermostats or Kopp equipment at home that communicate on 868 MHz? With the RFXCOM RFX-868, you get a powerful universal transceiver to integrate all your 868 MHz equipment stably, quickly and completely locally into Home Assistant or Domoticz.⚠️ Pay attention to the frequency (Buying Guide): This is the 868 MHz version. Are you looking for the transceiver for, among other things, Somfy RTS roller shutters, KlikAanKlikUit, Brel and Oregon Scientific weather stations (433.92 MHz)? Then check out the RFXCOM RFX-433EMC Transceiver.Buying Guide: 868 MHz vs. 433.92 MHzChoosing the right frequency is essential for the proper functioning of your smart devices. The comparison below helps make the right choice: Property RFX-868 (868 MHz) RFX-433EMC (433.92 MHz) Primary application Mechanical ventilation, HRV, Honeywell heating, Kopp, Visonic Blinds (Somfy RTS, Brel), KlikAanKlikUit, weather stations Supported top brands Orcon, Itho Daalderop, Zehnder, Honeywell, Kopp, FS20, Eldat Somfy RTS, KlikAanKlikUit, Brel, MotionBlinds RF, Oregon Scientific Connectivity Wi-Fi, USB-C & MQTT Wi-Fi, USB-C & MQTT Signal range High wall penetration, less susceptible to interference Wide range, commonly used consumer band What makes the RFX-868 unique? Built-in transmit and receive: This transceiver not only listens to sensors (such as CO2 and temperature meters), but can also send active commands to control ventilation settings, motors, and switches. Built-in Wi-Fi & MQTT Auto Discovery: You don't necessarily have to plug the module into your smart home server with a USB cable. Thanks to Wi-Fi, you can place it in the most central place in your home for optimal range. Via MQTT, devices communicate directly with your network. 100% Local & Privacy-first: No cloud, no external servers, and no mandatory subscriptions. All signals and automations are processed directly in-house on your own smart home controller. European Compatibility Guide: What works and what doesn't on 868 MHz?The 868 MHz band is the absolute standard in the Benelux for ventilation, climate control, and security. Below you will find the exact overview of tested and supported brands:1. Mechanical Ventilation & HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) Orcon Ventilation: ✅ Yes, works perfectly. Suitable for mechanical ventilation boxes (such as MVS-15) and HRV units that communicate with wireless Orcon 15RF remote controls. Itho Daalderop: ✅ Yes, works directly. Full support for Itho CVE ventilation boxes and HRU systems with RFT wireless controls on 868 MHz. Zehnder StorkAir: ✅ Yes, supported. Suitable for Zehnder ComfoAir and JE StorkAir ventilation systems with RF control. Duco & Brink: ✅ Yes. Support for specific 868 MHz RF control modules and sensors. 2. Heating & Climate Control Honeywell: ✅ Yes, works excellent. Wireless Honeywell 868 MHz thermostats, valves, and controllers (such as RAM, Rondostat, and specific CM-series) are supported. FS20 / FHT (ELV): ✅ Yes. Widely used German components for wireless radiator valves and heating control on 868 MHz. 3. Switching Systems & Building Management Kopp Free-Control: ✅ Yes, 100% support. This popular wireless switching system can be fully controlled locally. Gira / Jung (Funkbus 868): ✅ Yes. Support for various 868 MHz Funkbus transmitters and receivers. Eldat & Jablotron: ✅ Yes. Wireless transmitters and receivers from these series are picked up. 4. Security & Sensors Visonic (868 MHz): ✅ Yes. Wireless security sensors, motion detectors, and window or door contacts on 868 MHz are read out. Lacrosse 868 MHz: ✅ Yes. Professional 868 MHz temperature and humidity sensors are automatically read out. Somfy io-homecontrol (868 MHz): ❌ No. Somfy io-homecontrol uses a closed, heavily encrypted protocol on 868 MHz. This does not work via universal transceivers. Luxaflex PowerView: ❌ No. Modern Luxaflex PowerView works via 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth/Thread and requires the official Luxaflex PowerView Hub. Z-Wave & Zigbee (868 MHz / 2.4 GHz mesh): ❌ No. Use a specific Z-Wave Controller or Zigbee stick for this. Smart automations in master classAutomatic ventilation based on humidity: Place a smart humidity sensor in the bathroom. As soon as someone showers and the humidity rises, Home Assistant immediately sends an RF command via the RFX-868 to your Orcon, Itho or Zehnder ventilation unit to switch to setting 3 (high).Smart extraction during cooking: Connect an air temperature sensor or smart hob automation to your server. As soon as you start cooking, your mechanical ventilation automatically switches up a notch to directly extract cooking odors.Complete your setupDon't have a central server running yet to connect this transceiver to? Discover our ready-to-use Home Assistant Servers for the foundation of your smart home. If you prefer to use it traditionally via USB directly next to your hub,
