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Control Your MaxxFanr Deluxe or Plus From Your Phone

Your MaxxAir.
On Your Phone.

Control your MaxxAir fan straight from your phone. Turn it on, adjust the speed, reverse airflow and all that directly from the quick settings on iOS and Android. You don’t even have to open an app.

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No extra wiring

Sits between the wires from the fan and your wires to your fuse box

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Native to your phone

Works with iOS and Android Smart home features, no programming needed

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Works anywhere

Bluetooth connection means your fan works even off-grid

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Sips power

Extremely low power use, barely noticeable to your van’s battery

Stop Fumbling With Remotes and Button Panels

Ever wish you could turn on your MaxxAir fan without getting out of bed, or close it from the drivers seat without touching a button? With this smart controller, your fan listens to your phone. Turn it on or off, change speed, reverse airflow, turn on auto temperature mode and even monitor your power use and your battery’s voltage. All without any programming or complicated setup, built for van builders who want smart features without the tech headache.

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Installs in minutes

The smart controller fits directly into the wiring you already have. The same black and white wires that normally run from your fan to the fuse panel simply pass through the controller using built-in screw terminals. No extra wire runs needed.

To communicate with the fan, the controller connects using the existing port on the fan itself. Ethernet for Deluxe models and a phone cable for Plus models. You select your fan type when ordering, and we solder the correct connector onto the board for you. All that’s left to do is plug in the cable and power it up.

Made by fellow travelers

VanTurtle started as a DIY project for our own van. We wanted better control over our MaxxAir fans, so we built a digital controller and tied it into the small computer that was already running Home Assistant for us. After building that, we heard the same thing over and over: “This is great, but I don’t want to program anything.” So we took what we had learned and turned it into this smart controller. It’s the same core idea, just made simpler and easier to use.

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Get one today for just €19,99

Shipping within the EU for as low as €4

Frequently Asked Questions

How does it work?

Maxxair fans come with a port that is normally used to connect a wall control panel. We have made a circuit board that pretends to be a passive wall panel, but is secretly a smart controller that connects to your phone. The fan cannot know the difference. Because of that we can do exactly the same things the wall panel can, turning the fan on, changing speed, opening or closing it, etc.

Will it work with my fan?

Most likely! This controller works with MaxxFan Plus and MaxxFan Deluxe fans. If your fan has either an 8-pin Ethernet port (RJ45) or a 6-pin phone-style port (RJ11/RJ25), it should be compatible.

Known working models include 4500K, 4700K, 4800K, 4900K, 5100K, 7000K, 7500K, 8500K, 8700K, and 8900K. Other models might work too, but we haven’t tested them yet.

Are you endorsed by Airxcel?

Nope, not at all. MaxxAir, MaxxFan, and Airxcel are all brand names owned by AirX Intermediate Inc. We’re not affiliated with them. We are just fans.

Can I still use the original remote or fan buttons?

Absolutely. Manual controls and the app work together seamlessly, so you can press the fan’s buttons, use the remote, or control it from your phone. Even at the same time if you’d like to.

Do I need to open the fan or modify it?

Please don’t. Everything plugs into the existing controller port on the fan. Nothing inside the fan needs to be opened or changed, and you can install it without worrying about breaking anything. You can unplug the smart controller at any time and your fan will be just like you got it in the box.

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