/rtl_433_airspy

Airspy port of rtl_433. This Application using Airspy SDR or RTL2832 based DVB dongle, can decode some signals from some temperature sensors (home weather stations), remote control keys, and others. That broadcast on the 433.92MHz frequency.

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rtl_433_airspy

rtl_433_airspy - fork from rtl_433 with Airspy SDR support.

rtl_433 turns your Realtek RTL2832 based DVB dongle into a 433.92MHz generic data receiver

How to add support for unsupported sensors

Read the Test Data section at the bottom.

Installation instructions:

Compiling rtl_433_airspy requires rtl-sdr, libairspy to be installed.

Note: rtl_433_airspy not yet tested on Linux

Installation using cmake:

cd rtl_433/
mkdir build
cd build
cmake ../
make
make install

Installation using autoconf:

cd rtl_433/
autoreconf --install
./configure
make
make install

Running:

rtl_433 -h
Usage:	= Tuner options =
	[-d <device index>] (default: 0)
	[-g <gain>] (default: 0 for auto)
	[-f <frequency>] [-f...] Receive frequency(s) (default: 433920000 Hz)
	[-p <ppm_error] Correct rtl-sdr tuner frequency offset error (default: 0)
	[-s <sample rate>] Set sample rate (default: 250000 Hz)
	[-S] Force sync output (default: async)
	= Demodulator options =
	[-R <device>] Listen only for the specified remote device (can be used multiple times)
	[-l <level>] Change detection level used to determine pulses [0-32767] (0 = auto) (default: 8000)
	[-z <value>] Override short value in data decoder
	[-x <value>] Override long value in data decoder
	= Analyze/Debug options =
	[-a] Analyze mode. Print a textual description of the signal. Disables decoding
	[-A] Pulse Analyzer. Enable pulse analyzis and decode attempt
	[-D] Print debug info on event (repeat for more info)
	[-q] Quiet mode, suppress non-data messages
	[-W] Overwrite mode, disable checks to prevent files from being overwritten
	= File I/O options =
	[-t] Test signal auto save. Use it together with analyze mode (-a -t). Creates one file per signal
		 Note: Saves raw I/Q samples (uint8 pcm, 2 channel). Preferred mode for generating test files
	[-r <filename>] Read data from input file instead of a receiver
	[-m <mode>] Data file mode for input / output file (default: 0)
		 0 = Raw I/Q samples (uint8, 2 channel)
		 1 = AM demodulated samples (int16 pcm, 1 channel)
		 2 = FM demodulated samples (int16) (experimental)
		 3 = Raw I/Q samples (cf32, 2 channel)
		 Note: If output file is specified, input will always be I/Q
	[-F] kv|json|csv Produce decoded output in given format. Not yet supported by all drivers.
	[<filename>] Save data stream to output file (a '-' dumps samples to stdout)

Supported devices:
	[01] Silvercrest Remote Control
	[02] Rubicson Temperature Sensor
	[03] Prologue Temperature Sensor
	[04] Waveman Switch Transmitter
	[05] Steffen Switch Transmitter
	[06] ELV EM 1000
	[07] ELV WS 2000
	[08] LaCrosse TX Temperature / Humidity Sensor
	[09] Acurite 5n1 Weather Station
	[10] Acurite 896 Rain Gauge
	[11] Acurite Temperature and Humidity Sensor
	[12] Oregon Scientific Weather Sensor
	[13] Mebus 433
	[14] Intertechno 433
	[15] KlikAanKlikUit Wireless Switch
	[16] AlectoV1 Weather Sensor (Alecto WS3500 WS4500 Ventus W155/W044 Oregon)
	[17] Cardin S466-TX2
	[18] Fine Offset Electronics, WH-2 Sensor
	[19] Nexus Temperature & Humidity Sensor
	[20] Ambient Weather Temperature Sensor
	[21] Calibeur RF-104 Sensor
	[22] X10 RF
	[23] DSC Security Contact
	[24] Brennstuhl RCS 2044
	[25] GT-WT-02 Sensor
	[26] Danfoss CFR Thermostat
	[27] Energy Count 3000 (868.3 MHz)
	[28] Valeo Car Key
	[29] Chuango Security Technology
	[30] Generic Remote SC226x EV1527
	[31] TFA-Twin-Plus-30.3049 and Ea2 BL999
	[32] Fine Offset WH1080 Weather Station
	[33] WT450
	[34] LaCrosse WS-2310 Weather Station
	[35] Esperanza EWS
	[36] Efergy e2 classic
	[37] Inovalley kw9015b rain and Temperature weather station
	[38] Generic temperature sensor 1
	[39] Acurite 592TXR Temperature/Humidity Sensor and 5n1 Weather Station
	[40] Acurite 986 Refrigerator / Freezer Thermometer
	[41] HIDEKI TS04 Temperature and Humidity Sensor
	[42] Watchman Sonic / Apollo Ultrasonic / Beckett Rocket oil tank monitor
	[43] CurrentCost Current Sensor
	[44] OpenEnergyMonitor emonTx v3
	[45] HT680 Remote control
        [46] S3318P Temperature & Humidity Sensor
        [47] Akhan 100F14 remote keyless entry
        [48] Quhwa
	[49] Oregon Scientific v1 Temperature Sensor
        [50] Proove
        [51] Bresser Thermo-/Hygro-Sensor 3CH
	[52] Springfield PreciseTemp Temperature and Soil Moisture
        [53] Oregon Scientific SL109H Temperature & Humidity Sensor
	[54] Acurite 606TX Temperature Sensor 
        [55] TFA pool temperature sensor
        [56] Kedsum Temperature & Humidity Sensor
        [57] blyss DC5-UK-WH (433.92 MHz)
        [58] Steelmate TPMS
        [59] Schraeder TPMS
        [60] LightwaveRF
        [61] Elro DB286A Doorbell
        [62] Efergy Optical

Examples:

Command Description
rtl_433 Default receive mode, attempt to decode all known devices
rtl_433 -p NN -R 1 -R 9 -R 36 -R 40 Typical usage: Enable device decoders for desired devices. Correct rtl-sdr tuning error (ppm offset).
rtl_433 -a Will run in analyze mode and you will get a text description of the received signal.
rtl_433 -A Enable pulse analyzer. Summarizes the timings of pulses, gaps, and periods. Can be used in either the normal decode mode, or analyze mode.
rtl_433 -a -t Will run in analyze mode and save a test file per detected signal (gfile###.data). Format is uint8, 2 channels.
rtl_433 -r file_name Play back a saved data file.
rtl_433 file_name Will save everything received from the rtl-sdr during the session into a single file. The saves file may become quite large depending on how long rtl_433 is left running. Note: saving signals into individual files wint rtl_433 -a -t is preferred.

This software is mostly useable for developers right now.

Supporting Additional Devices and Test Data

The first step in decoding new devices is to record the signals using -a -t. The signals will be stored individually in files named gfileNNN.data that can be played back with rtl_433 -r gfileNNN.data.

These files are vital for understanding the signal format as well as the message data. Use both analyzers -a and -A to look at the recorded signal and determine the pulse characteristics, e.g. rtl_433 -r gfileNNN.data -a -A.

Make sure you have recorded a proper set of test signals representing different conditions together with any and all information about the values that the signal should represent. For example, make a note of what temperature and/or humidity is the signal encoding. Ideally, capture a range of data values, such a different temperatures, to make it easy to spot what part of the message is changing.

Add the data files, a text file describing the captured signals, pictures of the device and/or a link the manufacturer's page (ideally with specifications) to the rtl_433_tests github repository. Follow the existing structure as best as possible and send a pull request.

https://github.com/merbanan/rtl_433_tests

Please don't open a new github issue for device support or request decoding help from others until you've added test signals and the description to the repository.

The rtl_433_test repository is also used to help test that changes to rtl_433 haven't caused any regressions.

Google Group

Join the Google group, rtl_433, for more information about rtl_433: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/rtl_433