Remotely manage every unit in real time: Cut site visits, reduce costs, and stay in full control of your cooling network. All through one smart device.
The ista SmartValve is a next-generation control device that brings real-time energy management to every unit in your building. With remote shut-off, smart billing integration, and encrypted long-range communication, it gives you full control over your energy network—without setting foot on site. Designed for fast installation and seamless integration, the SmartValve reduces operational costs, limits energy waste, and helps prevent unpaid consumption. Already installed in thousands of residential and commercial buildings worldwide, it’s a smarter, more secure way to manage energy - anytime, anywhere.
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Our SmartValve gives you secure, remote control over the cooling supply to individual units. It enables instant valve shut-off or activation, supporting smarter energy use and helping prevent unpaid consumption. In addition, the SmartValve allows manual override for emergency shut-off or on-site maintenance when needed.
Built on LoRaWAN® technology, the device ensures encrypted, long-range communication with excellent in-building performance, making it ideal for high- and low-density developments. It supports meter reading and can flag potential tampering by combining valve status with usage data. The system integrates easily into ista’s IoT platform or your existing billing, SCADA, or building management systems.s.
Its versatility is key: Available in battery- or mains-powered versions, the SmartValve fits any setup. While both offer remote control, the mains-powered version delivers real-time feedback, making it the preferred choice where precision matters most.
Gain realtime control over your energy usage.
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Instant valve control: Open or close valves instantly from anywhere, no technician required. Manage your cooling network with the speed and flexibility of real-time control.
Lowers the risk of debt: Protect your system from unpaid consumption: Shut off supply to unregistered or vacated units instantly and easily disconnect non-paying units.
No need to replace what’s already in place: Connect seamlessly to billing, SCADA, or building management platforms via secure, open APIs. Designed to fit your infrastructure, not replace it.
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Whether you’re managing a new development, retrofitting an existing system, or dealing with limited power availability, the ista SmartValve family has a solution designed to fit. All versions share the same core benefits—remote control, secure communication, and reduced site visits—while offering flexibility for different installation needs.
Gain realtime control over your energy usage.
The ista SmartValve is designed for flexibility. Whether you're managing a single property or a full portfolio, the SmartValve becomes part of your ecosystem, delivering data and functionality where you need it. It integrates smoothly into your existing billing, SCADA, or building management systems via open, secure APIs.
Control and data access are available through the ista IoT platform or your preferred third-party environment, giving you real-time visibility into valve status, energy consumption, and system diagnostics. With two-way communication and encrypted data transfer, the SmartValve makes remote management as simple as being on-site.
Gateways connect the SmartValve network to the cloud, enabling centralised control across buildings and sites. Our recommended setup uses LoRaWAN or M-Bus communication, depending on your infrastructure. Integration is simple, secure, and scalable - bringing total control to your energy systems, without the complexity.
The ista dashboard provides a single place for the storage, processing and visualisation of data. Everything is centrally managed through a cloud-based platform that brings real-time visibility to your fingertips. From here, you can:
The dashboard supports smarter decision-making by turning technical data into clear, actionable insights. Combined with encrypted LoRaWAN® or M-Bus communication, this end-to-end platform ensures secure, reliable operation—so you’re always in control, no matter where you are.
The ista SmartValve is an intelligent, IoT-enabled device that gives you remote control over the cooling supply to individual units. You can open or close valves instantly, monitor usage in real time, and even detect signs of tampering. It’s a powerful tool for reducing energy waste, preventing unauthorised consumption, and managing your energy network more efficiently.
The SmartValve is designed for flexibility and can be installed in a wide range of buildings—from high-rise residential towers to mixed-use developments. It's suitable for new builds and retrofit projects alike, and works with various valve types, including gate and butterfly valves.
The SmartValve uses LoRaWAN®, a long-range, low-power wireless protocol with strong in-building penetration and secure, encrypted data transfer—ideal for urban environments. There is also a version that operates on M-Bus, a wired communication standard widely used for utility metering.
Yes. The SmartValve features open, secure APIs that allow it to connect with billing systems, SCADA platforms, and building management systems. You can also operate and monitor the valves via ista’s IoT platform and dashboard, offering full visibility and control.
Absolutely. The Retrofit SmartValve model is specifically designed for buildings with pre-installed valves. It attaches to existing infrastructure, minimising disruption and eliminating the need for a full system overhaul. It’s a practical and cost-effective way to upgrade your control capabilities.
By giving you the ability to remotely shut off cooling to unoccupied or unauthorised units, the SmartValve helps prevent energy waste and unauthorised consumption. It also reduces the need for site visits, streamlines operational workflows, and supports smart billing—ultimately saving both time and money.
Introducing the ista SmartValve
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