Many buildings are adopting smart sensors, but integrating them into existing BMS (Building Management Systems) frameworks—especially those based on Niagara—can be time-consuming and costly due to protocol mismatches and lack of out-of-the-box support. Milesight is excited to announce the release of the Milesight BACnet Driver for Niagara Framework. With the driver, building operators, system integrators, and facility managers can seamlessly integrate Milesight LoRaWAN® gateways into Niagara-based BMS—without the need for additional development or complex configurations.
What is Tridium Niagara Framework?
The Niagara Framework, developed by Tridium, is a leading software platform for smart building automation. It acts as a centralized interface to connect and manage diverse systems such as HVAC, lighting, access control, and energy monitoring. Supporting multiple protocols like BACnet, Modbus, and KNX, Niagara helps unify building operations, improve energy efficiency, and enhance occupant comfort.
Why Integrate Milesight LoRaWAN® Gateways with Niagara Framework?
Milesight offers a wide range of wireless LoRaWAN® sensors, including temperature, humidity, air quality (IAQ), occupancy, and energy monitoring devices, that collect critical data across commercial buildings, campuses, and industrial sites.
These sensors connect wirelessly to Milesight LoRaWAN® gateways, which serve as bridges to the Niagara Framework via the BACnet Driver. This architecture enables building operators to access real-time insights through Niagara, facilitating smarter energy management, improved occupant comfort, and proactive maintenance — all while benefiting from the cost savings and flexibility of wireless deployment.
What is Milesight BACnet Driver?
The Milesight BACnet Driver is a free and powerful tool designed to seamlessly integrate Milesight LoRaWAN® gateways into the Niagara Framework-based BMS platforms. Built on the BACnet protocol, it bridges the gap between wireless IoT data and smart building automation systems, eliminating the need for custom code or third-party middleware. Designed for Niagara-native environments, the driver simplifies configuration, enhances data security, and brings real-time data into Niagara for smarter, scalable building operations. From energy monitoring in commercial buildings to IAQ tracking in smart campuses, this driver enables a wide range of applications where wireless deployment is essential, and system-level integration is non-negotiable.
Why We Built This Driver?
While LoRaWAN® is ideal for wireless, long-range, low-power data transmission in smart buildings, it wasn't originally designed to work with platforms like Niagara. Traditional integration between LoRaWAN® devices and Niagara Framework often required complex configurations or costly middleware. As LoRaWAN® becomes a core enabler in modern smart buildings, a seamless, native integration experience became essential. That's why we developed the Milesight BACnet Driver—to simplify wireless sensing integration in Niagara and accelerate deployment at scale.
Key Benefits at a Glance
To help you understand how the Milesight BACnet Driver adds value, here are the key benefits that make integration faster, easier, and more cost-effective.
- Unlock the Power of Wireless Sensing:
Leverage Milesight’s diverse portfolio of wireless sensors to capture meaningful environmental and occupancy data, enabling smarter automation and better occupant experiences within Niagara-based BMS.
- Effortless Integration, No Extra Coding:
Integrate Milesight LoRaWAN® gateways and sensors into Niagara BMS without the need for custom development, scripts, or third-party middleware. Niagara users can complete configuration using familiar interfaces, which streamlines deployment and reducing training effort.
- Unified Configuration in Niagara Workbench:
Easily manage gateways, sensors, data points, and alarms directly within Niagara Workbench. This one-stop configuration improves efficiency and minimizes manual steps across devices and platforms.
- Compatible with Mainstream Niagara Systems:
The driver supports Niagara N4.10 to N4.15 and runs smoothly on both Supervisor and JACE controllers. Built on the RESTful API of Milesight gateways and the standard BACnet protocol, the driver seamlessly bridges wireless devices with Niagara-based BMS platforms.
- License-Free, Lower Project Costs:
As a free value-added tool for Milesight devices, the driver helps cut down on licensing fees and third-party integration costs, making it especially beneficial for retrofit and large-scale wireless deployments.
- Easy Expansion and Maintenance:
Adding new devices doesn't require modifying the driver. Simply update the gateway decoder to onboard new sensors, which reduces long-term maintenance effort and keeps scaling smooth.
- Smarter Than Basic Integrations:
Unlike many BACnet-based integrations that only support data upload, the Milesight driver enables two-way communication and deeper device interaction, offering stronger automation potential and more complete system integration.
Quick Start Guide
Getting started with the Milesight BACnet Driver is fast and straightforward—no coding or deep technical setup required. Here's how to bring your Milesight LoRaWAN® devices into your Niagara system in just a few steps:
Step 1: Power on the Milesight gateway and connect it to the LAN. Download the driver package to Niagara Workbench and complete the installation.
Step 2: Create a Milesight Network, add the LoRaWAN® gateway, and configure the network and API settings.
Step 3: Add Milesight node devices and save their BACnet points.
Step 4: Complete integration and configuration. Manage device data and create applications using the Niagara framework.
👉 Want to see it in action? Check out the system diagram and interface preview in our official integration guide.
Conclusion
Whether you're a facility manager, system integrator, or BMS consultant, this driver brings wireless intelligence into your Niagara ecosystem—faster, easier, and for free. Bring wireless sensing into your HVAC, IAQ, lighting, or energy management projects with ease.
👉 Ready to simplify your Niagara integration?
Download the Milesight BACnet Driver today or contact us to see how we can support your next smart building deployment.
