RMS for Smart Buildings and BMS

Smart building connectivity scenarios

• Primary cellular connectivity – where fixed broadband is unavailable or impractical, a Teltonika router with an RMS credit provides managed cellular primary connectivity for BMS, access control, HVAC, and energy monitoring systems
• Failover backup link – alongside a primary fixed broadband connection, a Teltonika cellular router provides failover. RMS monitors both links and alerts when failover occurs
• Out-of-band management access – even when the primary network is down, the cellular router maintains its RMS connection, allowing remote access to building systems via the cellular backup path
• Multi-site portfolio management – a property management company or facilities management provider can manage cellular connectivity across hundreds of buildings from a single RMS dashboard

Credits for a building portfolio

For a property portfolio, calculate one RMS credit per Teltonika device per building. A typical commercial building might have one router (primary or backup connectivity) plus potentially additional gateway devices for specific building systems. A 100-building portfolio might require 100-200 RMS credits depending on device density per site.

RMS and PSTN replacement

As the UK PSTN closes in January 2027, many building systems that relied on analogue PSTN lines (lift phones, alarm diallers, access control) need cellular replacements. Teltonika cellular gateways with VoLTE capability (and managed via RMS credits) provide a managed cellular path for these systems. RMS gives the facilities manager visibility into whether the cellular link used by a lift’s emergency phone is active – a significant comfort for building owners with BS EN 81-28 compliance obligations.