- ABB-free@home® Wireless enables smart home upgrades without invasive wiring, reducing disruption in existing homes
- New System Access Point 3.0 Wireless scales smart home projects to around 150 devices and enables secure remote access and services
- Open standards support Matter and Thread, giving installers flexibility and avoiding lock-in as smart homes evolve
ABB is launching the new System Access Point 3.0 Wireless at Light + Building 2026, extending ABB-free@home® Wireless with greater scale, secure remote access, and broader smart home integration. The solution is designed to help installers deliver reliable in-home control and scale projects easily as needs grow.
Wireless technologies now account for the largest share of smart home installations in Europe, reflecting strong demand for retrofit-friendly upgrades1. Many traditional systems, by contrast, have relied on complex wiring and lengthy setup, making them difficult to install in existing homes. With ABB-free@home® Wireless and the System Access Point 3.0 Wireless, professional-grade smart home performance can be delivered without invasive installation or a single-vendor system, making it particularly well-suited to retrofit and renovation projects while remaining flexible enough for new builds.
ABB-free@home® Wireless is designed to deliver quick, reliable control within the home using a wireless connection and the ABB-free@home® Next App. Smaller installations can run locally without additional hardware. When the new System Access Point 3.0 Wireless is added, the system can support larger projects, scaling to around 150 devices and enabling secure remote access and ongoing services through ABB myBuildings. This allows installers to reduce site visits, support systems remotely, and keep installations up to date over time.
Raimondo Salandra, Business Line Leader for Homes Solutions, ABB Smart Buildings, said: “Homes across Europe are being upgraded far more often than they are rebuilt, and smart home systems need to reflect that reality. With ABB-free@home® Wireless and the new System Access Point 3.0 Wireless, we are giving installers a professional solution that is fast to deploy, flexible to scale, and open to work with the wider smart home ecosystem. It allows homeowners to start small, expand over time, and modernize their homes without unnecessary disruption.”
The solution is designed for open, multi-brand smart home environments. With optional software add-ons, System Access Point 3.0 Wireless enables integration with leading smart home ecosystems including Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings, while also supporting third-party Matter devices such as smart plugs, thermostats, and sensors. When paired with the ABB Thread USB Stick, the gateway enables connectivity for Thread-based devices, giving installers and homeowners flexibility as smart home standards evolve.
At Light + Building 2026, ABB is highlighting innovation with real impact: smart home systems that are open, scalable, and ready for long-term service. For builders and renovators, this means fewer compromises between timelines, budgets, and user experience. For installers, it creates opportunities for recurring value through remote services and ongoing system support. And for homeowners, it provides confidence that their smart home can evolve over time without being locked into a single path.
As wireless adoption accelerates among professional installers, ABB-free@home® Wireless with System Access Point 3.0 Wireless sets a clear direction for how smart homes are designed, installed, and expanded in the years ahead.
Visitors can experience ABB’s Inside the Innovation from March 8–13 at Booths B51 and E51 in Hall 12.0 at Light + Building 2026 in Frankfurt.
The showcase includes a tiny house installation where ABB-free@home® can be experienced in a real-life setting, allowing visitors to interact with the technology first-hand.
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