This August 2020 report from Semtech discusses the merits of LoRa devices and the LoRaWAN protocol to address the connectivity challenges of traditional platforms. LoRaWAN-based networking is a platform of choice for low-power, wide areas networking (LPWAN)-based IoT solutions, the report notes. Applications and case studies discussed in the report include: water leak detection, senior care in the home, precision gardening and antique & art preservation.
Key words: Connected home, data networking research & development, protocols/standards, energy management, smart gr4id, system monitoring equipment