Technology continues to play a major role in enhancing the overall travel and camping experience for RVers. One innovation currently gaining notice in the RV world is the WFCO Power Pro Voice-Activated Control system. With voice-activated digital control of RV systems, WFCO is bringing “smart home” advances to RVs, offering our homes-on-wheels feature parity with stick-and-brick houses. In this post, we cover the tech involved, what it offers, how it works, and which RVs are debuting WFCO Power Pro Voice-Activated Control.
What Is the WFCO Power Pro?
The WFCO Power Pro gives the RV owner voice-activated digital control of the RV’s systems and features, allowing them to communicate with their vehicles effortlessly. The goal is to bring a new level of convenience and control to life on the road.
The WFCO system is designed to streamline the operation of various RV functions through intuitive voice commands. WFCO used AI (artificial intelligence) to develop and train the system to control various RV features and devices.
So, where we would typically find ourselves manually toggling switches embedded in a control panel at a single location in the RV, the patent-pending WFCO Power Pro gives RVers the ability to execute a range of commands via voice (as well as an app or through manual control if desired). It allows RVers to control features such as awnings, slide-outs, levelers, and heating/cooling systems with only voice commands or via the system’s mobile app.
The WFCO Power Pro allows the RVer to control a variety of systems, components, and devices using voice commands, an integrated control panel, or a mobile app on a smartphone or tablet.
Who Is WFCO Technologies?
WFCO is a leader in RV power products. Known for its power centers that combine 12V DC fuses, 120V AC circuit breakers, and a converter/battery charger into a single combined unit, WFCO power conversion products are common in many makes and models of RVs, from tab trailers to Class A motorhomes.
So, WFCO has close connections with many RV manufacturers, giving them a unique opportunity to bring innovative solutions, such as voice-activated controls, to the RV industry.
What Key Features and Benefits Does the WFCO Power Pro Offer to RVers?
The WFCO voice-activated digital control system offers RVers voice or app control of a variety of features of the RV. In so doing, it brings “smart home” technology to RVs, offering travelers/campers numerous benefits.
User-Friendly Interface
The WFCO Power Pro Voice-Activated Control system offers a user-friendly interface, making it easy for RV owners to use regardless of their technical ability. It’s designed to recognize natural language commands, so users don’t need to memorize specific phrases or codes.
RV System Control
From adjusting interior lighting and temperature to managing slide-outs and awnings, the voice-activated control system handles lots of typical RV functions. This allows RV owners to easily use the tech as part of their daily RV living.
The system is so “smart” that it can recognize a variety of commands. That means users aren’t forced to memorize and say only specific phrases. For example, you can say anything from “lights on” to “make it brighter in this room,” and the system will understand and make it happen.
Integration with Smart Devices
The WFCO Power Pro is compatible with popular smart devices and platforms. This means RVers can control various systems in the rig via smartphones, tablets, and smart speakers.
Safety and Accessibility
The WFCO voice-activated digital control system can improve safety on the road by minimizing distractions. With hands-free operation, RV owners can focus on driving while still managing essential functions. This can be especially valuable for those with mobility challenges.
Voice-activated commands make it easier for people to control a variety of RV systems and features without needing to access a control panel.
Real-Time Feedback
WFCO notes similarities to Alexa, Siri, and Google Nest — capable of providing real-time feedback through voice responses or visual indicators. This keeps users informed about the status of their commands.
Ease of Installation For RV Manufacturers
According to WFCO, installation of the Power Pro system is simple, requiring only a few wiring connections. While that makes it an easy integration for RV manufacturers, it’s unlikely to be a feasible retrofit for DIY RVers.
The system needs to be factory-installed because it integrates with the controls of so many varied components and systems. It doesn’t appear to currently be the kind of tech you’d be able to integrate with existing systems/wiring unless WFCO extends the Power Pro system to interface with other multiplex wiring systems for RVs already on the market, like the Lippert OneControl, Dometic Interact, etc.
While not ready for the aftermarket at this point, the ease with which it can be installed at the factory means we’ll likely see the system included in more rigs as time goes on.
Convenience
The convenience of controlling RV functions with simple voice commands is the most obvious benefit of the WFCO voice-activated digital control system. Whether you’re settling in for the night, preparing a meal, or driving down the highway, the WFCO Power Pro can simplify RVing.
Efficiency
By eliminating the need for manual controls, the voice-activated system streamlines tasks, saving time and effort. Users can execute multiple commands in quick succession, contributing to a more efficient and enjoyable RV experience.
What RVs Are Equipped With the WFCO Power Pro Voice-Activated Control System?
The WFCO Power Pro is some pretty new technology, and the system is premiered only in the Ibex/NoBo RV Suite product line. But this year, Rockwood RVs announced that they’ll be offering the tech in 2025 model year of the Geo Pro travel trailers.
Currently, the WFCO Power Pro Voice Activated Control system is only available in Forest River’s Ibex and NoBo (No Boundaries) Suite of travel trailers. (Photo source: Forest River)
Cody Schade, Forest River’s Ibex/NoBo product manager, stated that their goal in offering the WFCO Power Pro system is to give consumers maximum control of their travel trailer while also taking their camping experience to a new level.
What Do You Think of WFCO Power Pro Technology for RVers?
RV enthusiasts who appreciate leading-edge technology might find the WFCO Power Pro system to be a welcome addition to their mobile lifestyle. The integration of voice control adds a modern, tech-savvy appeal to RVs, aligning them with advancements in smart homes and other vehicles.
Is this tech that would interest you as an RVer? Leave a comment below with your thoughts on voice-activated control for RVs.
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BNystrom
Tuesday 16th of December 2025
No thanks. I'll take analog gauges, discrete systems, and mechanical switches, please. Why?
1 - They're reliable and rarely fail.
2 - In the rare cases where they do fail, they're repairable, and at a reasonable cost.
3 - If something can't be repaired in a timely manner, it doesn't affect other systems, so you're only dealing with a single issue.
4 - In some cases, defective components can be bypassed to get systems running again until full repairs can be done.
Whether you're a DIY-type like me or you have someone else service your rig, these same benefits hold true. All of these "flash and glitter" systems create far more problems than they solve. "Convenience" features are only convenient if the work.
Jay
Tuesday 16th of December 2025
As we get closer to Star Trek TNG's food synthesizer, "Tea, Earl Gray, hot," a serious question to ask is what could go wrong. This is a network of devices that all need to work together. Some upscale RVs already have a version of this by the way of multiple touch screens. It's a huge upgrade over the common, holding tank display panel. Is it necessary or just a very cool set of features?
Disclaimer: Our experiences might not be representative of what others have experienced. The failure of one networked device can have widespread adverse effects. We've been RVing for 40 years. We own a new-to-us 2022 Foretravel FS450,a 37’ DP. It has an RV-C network that's Star Trekish. It links a variety of devices together that be can controlled via a Silver Leaf touch panel with smaller, peripheral, touch panel switches all over the coach. Those systems include lighting, HVAC, water filling, water heating, holding tank status, inside/outside temperatures, generator-start settings, and the status of the battery banks. When driving, everything the driver needs to know about the vehicle's various systems are displayed on one, large computer-type, multi-colored, non-interactive display. There are no manual gauges for anything. The information includes not just the speed of the vehicle but the speed of the vehicle on front of you and your distance from it, your heading, clock, TPMS, cruise control status, various temperatures and pressures, chassis battery voltage digitally and on and on. Nearby, there's the 360° camera display and the X-ite radio and navigation displays. It all sounds wonderful - until it doesn't work.
I'll be driving when the display screen goes totally black. There is then ZERO information about anything concerning the vehicle! The blackouts have lasted about 10-15 seconds while the engine keeps running and we keep driving. This has happened about 3 times in the year that we've owned it and it's scary to suddenly lose all information.
Then, we permanently lost the heading and clock information. The navigation screen displays just a bunch of colored vertical lines. When listening to FM, the radio display keeps a warning message about lost SyriusXM signals. The volume increase buttons on the radio and on the Smart Wheel (steering wheel) decreases the volume and vice versa. On the Silver Leaf that displays and controls all of the house systems, the clock cannot be permanently set. It keeps resetting to its defaults. Because of that, we can't set any HVAC schedules, but every else still works on it.
What caused these failures is one device: the X-ite infotainment system. It is networked and supplies GPS and time data. Foretravel tech support said to call Forest Park who sells replacement units. A new X-ite "head unit" for our coach costs over $1300.
Is our situation unique? I ran across someone with the same model/year coach at a rally. Naturally, I asked him if he had these problems and he said yes. He said that he bought the new X-ite head unit and it lasted an entire month!
I don't know if others have had similar RV-C network issues. So far, the radio still works for FM. Garmin always works better than the built-in navigation anyway. We have a portable XM radio that transmits to the still functional FM radio. An inexpensive HUD device from Amazon supplies compass, clock, speed, altitude and other information. As long as the FM radio still works, it doesn't make economic sense at this time to replace the failed X-ite head unit. The loss of scheduling features on the Silver Leaf, we can live with. Meanwhile, this infotainment system no longer appears in Foretravel's newer coaches.
This is an example of how the failure of one networked device can affect the entire network, affecting both chassis and house systems. When something fails, there might not be an easy work-around. As for putting voice command on top of all of this, again, ask if it's more "cool" than necessary and, most importantly, what could go wrong.
Redeye Dog
Tuesday 17th of December 2024
How much power is being drained when not in use (when no commands are used to use the facilities).
TheRVgeeks
Tuesday 17th of December 2024
Hey Redeye... that's a good question, and one that we haven't been able to find an answer to. It's not listed anywhere on WFCO's website or in the documentation for the Power Pro. If we can find it, we'll be sure to post back here.