ONDA – the digital core for connected recreational vehicles
Smart connectivity for modern motorhomes
A platform for vehicle functions, energy and digital services
Modern recreational vehicles contain an increasing number of electronic components and functions. ONDA brings these systems together on a scalable digital platform, connecting the vehicle, its components and the user. Rather than requiring users to access individual systems separately, ONDA makes relevant information and functions available in one place.
With ONDA Connectivity, users can monitor and control compatible vehicle functions digitally. The ONDA Smart System focuses on monitoring and managing the vehicle's energy supply. ONDA Retrofitting also makes it possible to add digital functions to existing vehicles in stages. In this way, AL-KO VT offers a modular platform for different vehicle concepts and requirements.
ONDA at a glance
One platform – multiple possibilities
From digital control of vehicle functions to intelligent energy management, ONDA is a modular platform rather than a single product. The available solutions depend on the vehicle, its existing on-board electronics and the functions required.
- ONDA Connectivity: connects compatible vehicle functions and enables their monitoring and control via a central app.
- ONDA Smart System: provides a clear overview of relevant energy data and helps monitor and manage batteries, solar energy and energy consumption.
- ONDA Retrofitting: enables the integration of digital ONDA Connectivity functions into existing recreational vehicles.
- Modular expandability: functions and compatible components can be integrated depending on the vehicle concept.
- Central access: relevant information is presented clearly through digital interfaces.
ONDA Retrofitting
Add digital functions to existing recreational vehicles
Existing recreational vehicles can also benefit from ONDA's digital functions. ONDA Connectivity Retrofitting allows compatible existing on-board electrical systems to be upgraded with connectivity, monitoring and control functions. This does not require replacing the vehicle's entire electrical architecture.
Depending on the equipment already installed, compatible components can be integrated and the system expanded gradually. This makes ONDA Retrofitting particularly suitable for owners of motorhomes and caravans who want to upgrade their existing on-board electronics with digital functions.
The benefits at a glance:
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Add digital functions to compatible existing vehicles
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Continue to use compatible existing on-board electronics
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Add app-based control and monitoring
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Modular expansion to suit the vehicle and its requirements
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Use Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, with optional cloud connectivity
Which ONDA Retrofit Kit is right for my vehicle?
Use the Product Finder to identify a compatible solution in a few simple steps
Which retrofit solution is suitable depends on the on-board electronics already installed in your vehicle. The ONDA Retrofitting Product Finder helps you identify a compatible kit for your vehicle.
To do so, select the following in order:
- Vehicle manufacturer
- Installed on-board electrical system or distribution module
- Existing control panel
- Suitable ONDA Retrofit Kit
If you cannot find a suitable solution, you can request an individual compatibility check.
Which ONDA solution is right for my vehicle?
Connectivity, energy management or retrofitting: choose according to the functions you need
If you want to monitor information on your energy supply, tank levels and temperatures, or control compatible devices such as lighting through an app, ONDA Connectivity is designed for this purpose.
If your priority is monitoring your vehicle's energy supply, including battery status, energy consumption and solar output, the ONDA Smart System is a suitable choice.
If you already own a recreational vehicle with existing on-board electronics and want to add digital connectivity functions, ONDA Connectivity Retrofitting may be a suitable solution. The product finder helps identify a compatible retrofit solution based on the existing system.
Frequently asked questions about ONDA
ONDA is AL-KO VT's digital platform for connected recreational vehicles. It brings together vehicle functions, energy management and digital connectivity and forms the basis for ONDA Connectivity, ONDA Smart System and ONDA Retrofitting.
ONDA Connectivity focuses on connecting, monitoring and digitally controlling compatible vehicle functions. The ONDA Smart System focuses on monitoring and managing the energy supply, providing data such as battery status, energy consumption and solar output.
Depending on the vehicle configuration, you can monitor battery and tank information and temperatures, and control compatible functions such as lighting and other integrated devices. Other available features may include GPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, and optional remote access.
ONDA Connectivity already supports compatible components from various manufacturers. AL-KO VT currently lists integrations for heating and air conditioning systems, batteries, fridges, inverters, lighting and gas sensors. The list is expanded as additional integrations are tested and approved.
Yes, ONDA Connectivity retrofit solutions are available for existing recreational vehicles. Compatibility depends on the on-board electronics already installed in the vehicle. The ONDA Retrofitting Product Finder helps you identify a suitable solution.
In the ONDA Retrofitting Product Finder, select your vehicle manufacturer, the existing electrical system and the installed control panel. If a compatible retrofit kit is available, it will then be displayed.
Not for every function. Certain local functions can use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, while remote access relies on cloud or SIM-based connectivity. The connection required depends on the respective function and system configuration.
The current ONDA Smart System works with components including the BDS200 Battery Duo System, the PRM400 MPPT solar charge controller and the AM shunts AM150, AM260 and AM500.
You can find step-by-step instructions for setting up the Wi-Fi connection in our Quickstart Guide. It explains how to connect ONDA Connectivity to a Wi-Fi network and complete the setup.