rtl_433 turns your Realtek RTL2832 based DVB dongle into a 433.92MHz generic data receiver
Read the Test Data section at the bottom.
Compiling rtl_433 requires rtl-sdr to be installed.
Depending on your system, you may also need to install the following libraries:
sudo apt-get install libtool libusb-1.0.0-dev librtlsdr-dev rtl-sdr
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
The final 'make install' step should be run as a user with appropriate permissions - if in doubt, 'sudo' it.
rtl_433 -h
Usage: = Tuner options =
[-d <RTL-SDR USB 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>] Enable only the specified device decoding protocol (can be used multiple times)
[-G] Enable all device protocols, included those disabled by default
[-l <level>] Change detection level used to determine pulses [0-16384] (0 = auto) (default: 0)
[-z <value>] Override short value in data decoder
[-x <value>] Override long value in data decoder
[-n <value>] Specify number of samples to take (each sample is 2 bytes: 1 each of I & Q)
= 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.
[-C] native|si|customary Convert units in decoded output.
[-T] specify number of seconds to run
[-U] Print timestamps in UTC (this may also be accomplished by invocation with TZ environment variable set).
[<filename>] Save data stream to output file (a '-' dumps samples to stdout)
Supported device protocols:
[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 609TXC 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] emonTx OpenEnergyMonitor
[45] HT680 Remote control
[46] S3318P Temperature & Humidity Sensor
[47] Akhan 100F14 remote keyless entry
[48] Quhwa
[49] OSv1 Temperature Sensor
[50] Proove
[51] Bresser Thermo-/Hygro-Sensor 3CH
[52] Springfield Temperature and Soil Moisture
[53] Oregon Scientific SL109H Remote Thermal Hygro 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
[63] Honda Car Key
[64]* Template decoder
[65] Fine Offset Electronics, XC0400
[66] Radiohead ASK
[67] Kerui PIR Sensor
* Disabled by default, use -R n or -G
Examples:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
rtl_433 -G |
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.
Note: Not all device protocol decoders are enabled by default. When testing to see if your device
is decoded by rtl_433, use -G to enable all device protocols.
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.
Join the Google group, rtl_433, for more information about rtl_433: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/rtl_433
If you see this error:
Kernel driver is active, or device is claimed by second instance of librtlsdr.
In the first case, please either detach or blacklist the kernel module
(dvb_usb_rtl28xxu), or enable automatic detaching at compile time.
then
sudo rmmod dvb_usb_rtl28xxu rtl2832