Overview: Airstream Smart Control, Connected Kit (Connected Vehicle)

Airstream Smart Control Technology is a fully integrated cellular, Wi-Fi, smart control, and RV automation system backed by AT&T Connected Car cellular data plans.

The package is standard on 2019+ Airstream Classic models and became available to existing Airstreams via a dealer-installed upgrade package in early 2019.

As of April 24, 2023, the newly released Airstream Connect Kit comes with Peplink's new BR1 Mini HW3 and their Smart Control kits come with a special release single modem Transit Pro. Older Airstream Connect installs will have the older version of the Mini (MAX BR1 Mini HW2).

This integrated system provides advanced remote control and monitoring features, and it also provides a long-range Wi-Fi system and an integrated LTE modem. Many RV systems can be remotely controlled via a companion app.

At least for now, you must purchase the cellular/ Wi-Fi hardware module directly from Airstream, and "professional installation" from a dealer will be required.

Specifications

Hardware

Supported Cellular Carriers: AT&T
Router: Pepwave Max BR1 Mini HW3
Roof Antenna: MIMO-3-V2 Low-Profile Combination Antennas by Poynting
Retail Price: Varies - but higher than if the same equipment is purchased directly
Install Costs: Estimated at 3-6 hours at your dealer's hourly rate

Cellular Plan Options

Eligible for use with the AT&T RV DataConnect Plans, which are also available from AT&T's Airstream Connected Car page.

Review & Testing Status

We do not intend to purchase an Airstream to test this system, however, we have reviewed both the MAX BR1 Mini and Poynting antenna, thanks to our partner MobileMustHave.

Here is our product overview video:

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