1 END POINT

The mioty end points serve as the initial point in the data transmission chain and are deployed in the field. Typically, they are equipped with sensors to capture and log vital data for analysis and monitoring, which can subsequently undergo further processing and visualization. A mioty end point of classes A, B or C can also be bi-directional, allowing to get commands from the backend.

Depending on your needs, there are several ways to build or acquire these nodes: by using dedicated modules, implementing a software stack on standard hardware, or purchasing ready-made commercial solutions. Each approach offers distinct benefits in terms of flexibility, customization, and performance—making it easy to find the right fit for your specific use case.

1.1 Pick an Evaluation Board

Evaluation boards provide a convenient way to explore and test mioty® on specific hardware platforms before starting a custom hardware design. They typically combine a supported microcontroller, sub-GHz radio, and example firmware, allowing developers to quickly evaluate the mioty® stack and begin application development. Since evaluation boards are usually readily available and easy to set up, they offer a fast entry point into prototyping and experimentation. For the best results, developers should select an evaluation board based on the hardware platform they plan to use later in their final product design.

1.2 Build your Sensor Node with a software stack

Instead of using a dedicated module, mioty® can also be integrated directly through a software stack running on standard sub-GHz radio hardware. Since mioty® is a software-defined radio technology, the protocol is largely independent of the underlying chipset and can be ported to a wide range of compatible RF transceivers. This approach provides maximum flexibility for hardware design and typically results in the most cost-effective solution, especially in large-scale production. Compared to the module approach, integration is more complex because the host MCU must coordinate timing and scheduling of the mioty® transmission bursts together with the radio hardware. To reduce development effort and speed up certification, commercially available and pre-certified mioty® stacks can also be licensed from specialized stack providers.

1.3 Build your Sensor Node with a Module

Using a dedicated mioty® module is a practical option for getting started quickly, especially for small production quantities, prototypes, or custom projects. The module already contains the radio hardware and mioty® communication stack, allowing developers to focus on the application itself instead of low-level wireless implementation details. Communication with the module is typically handled through simple AT commands over UART or SPI, while the module takes care of the complete mioty® protocol handling in the background. Another advantage is flexibility in product design: manufacturers can create one common hardware platform and decide later whether to equip a specific product variant with mioty® connectivity or not.

1.4 Use Commercial Sensor Nodes

Commercial mioty sensor nodes are ideal for projects that require fast, reliable deployment without the need for custom hardware development. These ready-to-use devices are optimized for performance, power efficiency, and ease of integration. Whether for environmental monitoring, industrial applications, or smart city use cases, there’s a broad selection of sensors available. To explore the full range of compatible and proven devices, visit the mioty alliance homepage, where member companies showcase their latest sensor solutions.

2 BASE STATION

Base stations are the central hubs in a mioty network, receiving data from sensor nodes and forwarding it for further processing. Depending on your needs, you can build your own using software-defined radios, purchase a commercial unit, or opt for a standalone solution with an integrated backend. Each approach offers different levels of flexibility, complexity, and deployment speed to suit various project scales and requirements.

3 BACKEND

The mioty backend handles the core tasks of data reception, decoding, and management within the mioty network—acting as the bridge between base stations and higher-level applications. Unlike full IoT platforms, the backend focuses purely on collecting and organizing data from the network, providing a clean interface for further processing or integration with external systems.

3.1 Use Commercial Backend

The backend acts as a central hub, receiving data from various sources. Device management with the registration of sensor nodes with EUIs and keys is also handled here.

4 IOT PLATFORM

IoT platforms provide the tools to store, analyze, visualize, and act on data collected from Mioty networks. They connect to the backend and offer advanced features like dashboards, alerts, device management, and cloud integration—turning raw data into meaningful insights and actions.

5 LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION

Licensing mioty® technology is straightforward and transparent. Apart from potential commercial licenses for selected software stacks, cloud services, or backend solutions, the required intellectual property rights for the mioty® radio technology itself are covered through the Sisvel patent pool. The licensing program is based on FRAND principles, meaning fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory terms with publicly available conditions and pricing. License fees are typically paid once per sold device by the manufacturer of the finished end point or base station product, simplifying the licensing process across the supply chain.

The mioty® certification process is designed to be developer-friendly. Certification is currently based on a self-certification approach, meaning that manufacturers can perform the required measurements in their own laboratory or work together with an external test house. After completing the tests, the resulting test report is submitted to the mioty Alliance for review, granting the right to use the mioty® certified logo on approved products. The official mioty® test specification is publicly available and defines the most important interoperability and performance tests for mioty® devices, making it a valuable reference throughout the entire development process. In addition, further testing tools, integration support, and verification services are available through members of the mioty Alliance ecosystem.

GUIDES AND PROJECTS

Documentation and example projects provide invaluable resources for developers, offering detailed and user-friendly tutorials. These resources cover a wide range of topics, from building and programming sensor nodes to setting up an IoT platform. These guides provide step-by-step instructions and comprehensive explanations to enable individuals an easy and quick entry to mioty.

OPEN SOURCE PROJECTS

The number of open-source initiatives for mioty is constantly growing, and we aim to collect them all. mioty is a key standard for industrial and massive IoT. To accelerate development and lower the barrier to entry, this page serves as a central hub for all relevant open-source projects, libraries, and code examples.