LoRaWAN Sensors, Gateways & Trackers — IoT
Low-power, long-range IoT sensor networks for farms, estates and campuses.
LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is a low-power wireless protocol that enables IoT sensors to transmit small data packets over distances of up to 15 kilometres. A single LoRaWAN gateway connected to your broadband or 4G router can support hundreds of sensors — temperature probes, door/window contacts, water level monitors, soil moisture sensors, GPS trackers and motion detectors. Battery life on LoRaWAN sensors is typically 3–10 years, making them ideal for large-area monitoring with minimal maintenance.
Key features
- Up to 15km Range. Sub-GHz radio signals travel much further than WiFi or Bluetooth, penetrating buildings and foliage.
- 3–10 Year Battery Life. Ultra-low power consumption means sensors run for years on a single battery. Minimal maintenance.
- Hundreds of Sensors Per Gateway. One gateway supports 200+ sensors. Scale your network without additional infrastructure.
- Wide Sensor Range. Temperature, humidity, door/window, water level, soil moisture, motion, GPS, air quality and more.
- Cloud Dashboard. All sensor data visualised on a web dashboard with alerts, charts, reports and API integration.
- Open Standard. LoRaWAN is an open standard — no vendor lock-in. Mix sensors from multiple manufacturers.
Which gateway do I need?
You'll need one LoRaWAN gateway per site, connected to your broadband or a 4G router. Indoor gateways work well for buildings and small yards (up to 2 km range), while outdoor gateways with a roof-mounted antenna can cover open farmland or estates up to 15 kilometres. If you're monitoring multiple sites, each location needs its own gateway — or you can share a neighbour's gateway if they're within range and happy to help.
The gateway forwards all sensor data to a cloud platform where you view readings, set alerts and download reports. Most gateways cost between £200 and £500, and you can start with a handful of sensors then add more as your network grows. We can help you choose the right gateway and plan coverage for your site.
Frequently asked questions
What is LoRaWAN?
LoRaWAN is a low-power wireless network that lets sensors send small amounts of data over very long distances — up to 15 kilometres. It's designed for monitoring things like temperature, water levels or door contacts across large sites without needing WiFi or mobile signal at every sensor.
Do I need internet at the gateway?
Yes — the gateway needs a broadband or 4G connection to send sensor readings to your online dashboard. The sensors themselves only talk to the gateway over the LoRa radio link, so they don't need internet or power cables.
Is LoRaWAN free to use?
The radio spectrum is licence-free in the UK, so there's no airtime charge. You pay for the gateway hardware, the sensors and an optional cloud platform subscription to view and manage your data.
How many sensors can one gateway handle?
A single gateway typically supports 200 or more sensors, depending on how often each one reports. Most setups use far fewer, so you can start small and add sensors as you need them.
How long do the sensor batteries last?
Most LoRaWAN sensors run for three to ten years on a single battery, depending on how often they send data. This makes them ideal for remote or hard-to-reach locations where you don't want to change batteries every few months.
Can I use sensors from different brands?
Yes — LoRaWAN is an open standard, so sensors from different manufacturers will work with the same gateway. This gives you flexibility to choose the best sensor for each job without being locked into one supplier.
Do I need planning permission to install a gateway?
No — LoRaWAN gateways are small, low-power devices that don't require planning permission. They're usually mounted indoors or on an external wall like a WiFi router.