The Things Network: A global community of Internet of Things developers
We are building a free, open LoRaWAN® network together. Connect your sensors and gateways, share coverage with your community, and turn sensor data into working applications.
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The Things Network is an inclusive, open community of people, companies, governments, and universities. We learn, experiment, and build LoRaWAN® solutions together on The Things Stack.
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Get answers in the forumExplore 1,133 LoRaWAN® devices
The LoRaWAN® Device Repository lists sensors, trackers, actuators, and development kits from 151 manufacturers. Pick your device when you register it on The Things Stack, and its LoRaWAN® settings are filled in for you.
MClimateVicki smart radiator thermostat
MilesightAM307 indoor air quality sensor
Plenomkuando Busylight IoT Omega
DraginoLHT65 temperature and humidity sensor
DecentlabDL-ATM41 weather station
EzurioSentrius RS1xx temperature and humidity sensor
ElsysERS smart building sensor
RAKwirelessWisBlock starter kit RAK4631
BoschTPS110 parking lot sensor- +1,124more devices in the repositoryExplore all
What is LoRaWAN®?
LoRaWAN® is the network protocol behind The Things Stack. Built on LoRa® modulation, it gives your devices long range, low power consumption, and built-in security. That makes it a good fit for sensor data and other telemetry.
Start with the fundamentals, look up the details in the documentation, and plan your airtime before you deploy. These resources are free and open to everyone.
Get certified
See our certification program
From first device to live data
The Things Network runs on The Things Stack Sandbox. Your account is free and gives you access to the Console, where you manage your gateways, devices, and applications. Follow these four steps to see your first data arrive.
Create an account
Sign up for free and open the Console on The Things Stack Sandbox.
Connect a gateway
Register your gateway to provide coverage for your devices and the community.
Register a device
Add end devices from the LoRaWAN® Device Repository or configure them manually.
Integrate your data
Forward uplinks to your application with MQTT, webhooks, or built-in integrations.
Built on The Things Network
Developers around the world build real projects on The Things Network. See how others manage buildings, track assets and cattle, monitor cold chains, and water crops. Get ideas for your own.
Built on The Things Stack
When your project moves into production, you keep building on the same software. The Things Stack is the LoRaWAN® Network Server behind The Things Network, built by The Things Industries. Thousands of companies and developers around the world use it to securely manage their applications, end devices, and gateways.
Our event about edge and IoT
Join us in Amsterdam for talks, workshops, and hardware from across the LoRaWAN® industry and community. Everyone is welcome.
