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Key Advantages of LoRaWAN Sensors
- Low power consumption: Minimal energy use reduces maintenance costs while extending the lifespan of your devices.
- Long range: LoRaWAN sensors cover up to 10–15 km in rural areas and up to 5 km in urban environments.
- Security: All transmitted data is protected by end-to-end encryption (128-bit AES) and accessible only to authorized users.
LoRaWAN Sensor Types: Find the Right Model for Your Application
LoRaWAN Temperature & Humidity Sensor
LoRaWAN temperature sensors are among the most widely used sensor types in the IoT space. They measure temperature and often humidity simultaneously — ideal for smart buildings, greenhouses, or logistics applications. A prime example is the Dragino LHT65N, which runs for up to 10 years on a single 2,400 mAh battery.
LoRaWAN CO2 Sensor
CO2 sensors monitor air quality in offices, storage facilities, or greenhouses. The Dragino AQS01-L is an excellent choice for smart building applications where indoor air quality monitoring is required.
LoRaWAN Current Sensor
LoRaWAN current sensors enable wireless monitoring of power consumption and load profiles — with no modifications to existing wiring. The Dragino CS01-LB-EU868 supports up to 4 channels simultaneously, making it ideal for smart metering and energy management in industrial and commercial buildings.
LoRaWAN PIR Sensor (Motion Detector)
PIR sensors detect motion and human presence — highly sought after for smart building applications, security systems, and people counting. Thanks to LoRaWAN, they transmit data reliably to the gateway even from hard-to-reach locations.
Where Are LoRaWAN Sensors Used?
LoRaWAN sensors are electronic receivers of data that forward their readings via gateways. Their precision and real-time transmission make them suitable for a wide range of applications — from building automation to precision agriculture.
Overview of LoRaWAN use cases
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Example applications |
LoRaWAN sensor |
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Smart City |
Waste management, street lighting, parking space monitoring |
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Smart Farming |
Soil moisture, weather stations, livestock tracking |
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Smart Building |
Energy consumption management, air quality monitoring |
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Smart Metering |
Remote meter reading for electricity, water, and gas |
Dragino CS01-LB-EU868 LoRaWAN 4 Channels Current Sensor Converter |
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Tourism |
Monitoring visitor flow and queue management |
Terabee People Flow Counting M 2.0 LoRa EU |
LoRaWAN Sensors in Practice: Two Examples
The Dragino LHT65N is an energy-efficient temperature and humidity sensor — and a prime example of what a LoRaWAN sensor can do. It transmits data over extremely long distances, making it highly versatile in its range of applications. Its exceptional interference resistance is a key advantage, as is its minimal power consumption. With a 2,400 mAh battery, the sensor can operate for up to 10 years.
Built-in Datalog Function
If network coverage is unavailable, this LoRaWAN sensor handles it without issue. The integrated datalog function records sensor values and stores them in memory, so data can be retrieved and analyzed retroactively — nothing is lost. The sensor is fully compatible with the V1.0.3 Class A protocol and works seamlessly with any standard LoRaWAN gateway.
What Is a LoRaWAN Network?
A LoRaWAN network connects multiple LoRaWAN sensors and routes their collected data through gateways to a central server. This context is where the term IoT sensors frequently comes up. IoT stands for Internet of Things and refers to the use of physical objects within a network, where each IoT sensor can serve a completely different purpose or role.
Conclusion: LoRaWAN as a Leading Technology in the IoT Ecosystem
LoRaWAN technology is a robust solution for data collection, data transfer, and data analysis across a wide range of IoT applications. LoRaWAN has found the IoT sweet spot that many other IoT technologies have yet to reach. As a result, it has become one of the leading technologies driving growth in the IoT ecosystem and enabling innovative solutions across multiple industries.