The SensorTag Story
A development platform that powers the Internet of Things
The next-generation IoT development kit that combines sensor data with cloud connectivity
IoT made easy, with a secure connection to the cloud
Use the SensorTag app (available for iOS and Android) to get your data connected to the cloud in three minutes
One kit, multiple wireless connectivity technologies
The SensorTag comes in two variants, each offering unique features:
- Multi-standard (available now) supporting Bluetooth Smart, 6LoWPAN and ZigBee
- Wi-Fi® (coming soon)
Low-power or battery-less operation
One year battery life and battery-less operation for Bluetooth Smart, 6LoWPAN and ZigBee
View your sensor data in the SensorTag app or online
Remove the barriers between software and hardware
Access to open source design files and software
Share your design and browse other product ideas shared by others
Multi-standard SensorTag
(Bluetooth Smart, ZigBee, 6LoWPAN)
The multi-standard SensorTag, based on the SimpleLink ultra-low power CC2650 wireless MCU, supports development for Bluetooth Smart, 6LoWPAN and ZigBee. This SensorTag has a unique feature that allows developers to change between different 2.4 GHz technologies by simply loading new software images directly from the SensorTag app over-the-air.
Coming Soon!
Wi-Fi SensorTag
The Wi-Fi SensorTag is built on the SimpleLink CC3200 wireless MCU.
Compare SensorTag Technologies
| Bluetooth Smart | 6LoWPAN | ZigBee | Wi-Fi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $29 |
$29 |
$29 |
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| Battery type | Coin cell | Coin cell | Coin cell | |
| Connects to Internet | Smartphone | BeagleBone gateway | BeagleBone gateway | |
| Beacon support | ||||
| DevPack support | Coming Soon! |
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| Mesh network | ||||
| Range | 50m / 150ft | 100m / 300ft (extended with mesh network) |
100m / 300ft (extended with mesh network) |
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| Max number of devices | 8 | 200 | 200 | |
| Battery lifetime* | 1 year (1 second report interval) | 1 year (1 second report interval) | 1 year (1 second report interval) | |
| User Interface | App | App, Web | App, Web |
* For station/end device, actual battery life varies with report interval