Unlocking Smarter Buildings
Modern buildings rely on data—real-time, accurate, actionable data—to optimize energy use, deliver on sustainability goals, and reduce operational costs. But traditional Building Management Systems (BMS) often struggle to access the rich insights available from today’s low-power wireless sensors. That’s where the combination of LoRaWAN® and BACnet comes in, and why MultiTech is leading the way in making this integration simple, secure, and scalable.
By bridging LoRaWAN® sensors to BACnet, MultiTech empowers facility managers, building engineers, and integrators to:
- Add powerful sensing capabilities without rewiring
- Expand smart building functions at a fraction of the cost
- Enhance efficiency and comfort through real-time insights
- Scale from a single building to global portfolios
- Protect operations with security-first design
- Make better decisions faster
- Vibration & equipment health
- And many more insights
What Is BACnet? (And Why It Matters) BACnet (Building Automation and Control Network) is the most widely used communication protocol in building automation. It enables HVAC, lighting, security, and energy systems to exchange data and operate as a unified network.
Modern buildings rely on data—real-time, accurate, actionable data—to optimize energy use, deliver on sustainability goals, and reduce operational costs. But traditional Building Management Systems (BMS) often struggle to access the rich insights available from today’s low-power wireless sensors. That’s where the combination of LoRaWAN® and BACnet comes in, and why MultiTech is leading the way in making this integration simple, secure, and scalable.
Key BACnet benefits:
- Interoperability across vendors and system types
- Real-time control for HVAC, lighting, and access systems
- Standardized communication trusted by facility managers
- Long lifecycle support in commercial and industrial buildings
BACnet is the backbone of modern building automation. But until recently, it didn’t natively support the wide ecosystem of LoRaWAN® sensors that provide deeper environmental insights with far lower deployment costs.
Why LoRaWAN® Sensors Are Transforming Building Automation
LoRaWAN® is a low-power, long-range wireless protocol ideal for monitoring:
- Temperature & humidity
- Door/window activity
- Occupancy
- Air quality (CO₂, VOCs, PM)
- Water leaks
- Energy usage
- Vibration & equipment health
- And many more insights
LoRaWAN® sensors are affordable, battery-powered, and can be deployed without rewiring — making them ideal for retrofits, expansions, and large campuses. But there’s a challenge:
Most Building Management Systems cannot ingest LoRaWAN® sensor data natively.
This is the integration gap MultiTech solves.
How MultiTech Bridges LoRaWAN® to BACnet (Seamlessly)
MultiTech gateways and software make it simple to connect LoRaWAN® sensor data directly into BACnet-based BMS platforms (like Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls Metasys®, Honeywell, Siemens, and others).
MultiTech solves the integration challenge by:
Translating LoRaWAN® sensor readings into standard BACnet objects
This ensures your BMS sees LoRaWAN® data the same way it sees traditional wired sensors—no custom coding, no workaround logic, no complexity.
Providing secure, reliable LoRaWAN® connectivity from edge to cloud
MultiTech delivers industry-leading security
Offering flexible deployment options
• Embedded intelligence in the gateway
• Edge processing
• Support for custom scripts and local control logic
• Cloud or on-prem BACnet integration
Supporting thousands of sensors across large facilities
Your BMS can scale without re-architecting your existing control infrastructure.
Delivering Made-in-America quality and trusted support
Proudly engineered and manufactured in Mounds View, Minnesota, MultiTech provides the reliability and local support building operators depend on.
Why MultiTech Makes BACnet Integration Easy, Secure, and Scalable
Easy to Deploy
MultiTech’s LoRaWAN® gateways and configuration tools make it simple to onboard sensors and publish their values directly into BACnet networks. No specialized programming required.
Secure by Design
MultiTech devices consistently pass customer cybersecurity evaluations and penetration testing on the first try. Secure boot, firmware validation, encrypted communications, and rigorous testing protect your building systems from cyber threats.
Scalable for Multi-Site and Large Facility Deployments
Support thousands of sensors, across multiple buildings, all feeding standardized BACnet objects into your BMS.
Reliable Edge-to-Cloud Performance
From sensors to the edge to the cloud, MultiTech delivers consistent, high-integrity data that your building controllers can trust.
Designed for Retrofits and New Construction
Deploy LoRaWAN® sensors without impacting existing wiring or control infrastructure. Extend the life and capabilities of your BMS.
Backed by Industry-Leading Device Management
MultiTech Device Manager simplifies provisioning, diagnostics, and firmware updates across large fleets.
The Bottom Line: MultiTech Makes BACnet + LoRaWAN® a Powerful Combination
Ready to Connect LoRaWAN® to BACnet? MultiTech can help you evaluate your integration needs, select the right gateway, and deploy secure edge-to-cloud connectivity for your building.
If you’re modernizing a building or scaling a smart-building strategy, MultiTech makes it simple to bring LoRaWAN® sensor intelligence directly into your BACnet ecosystem—securely, reliably, and at scale.
