Quick Answer
Our LoRaWAN gateways let Bluebot ProLink meters send data to the cloud without using Wi-Fi at the meter. They use LoRaWAN technology- a long range, wireless technology designed for reliable connections over large distances with very low power use.
What is LoRaWAN?
LoRaWAN stands for Long Range Wide Area Network.
In simple terms:
It’s a wireless technology made for our ProLink devices that need to send small amounts of data
It works over much longer distances than Wi-Fi
It’s very reliable and energy-efficient
This makes it ideal for water meters, buildings, farms, and remote installations.
How Bluebot Uses LoRaWAN
With LoRaWAN:
Each ProLink Bluebot meter sends data wirelessly to a nearby gateway
The gateway sends that data to the internet and the Bluebot cloud
ProLink Meters can be hundreds or thousands of feet away from the gateway
Because of this:
You don’t need Wi-Fi or repeaters at each meter
You don’t need to manage Wi-Fi passwords at every install point
What Do the Gateways Do?
The gateways act as the bridge between your Bluebot ProLink meters and the internet.
They:
Collect data from all nearby Bluebot meters
Send that data securely to the Bluebot cloud
Allow you to view usage in the mobile app, web dashboard, or via API
How the Gateways Connect to the Internet
LoRaWAN gateways can connect using:
Ethernet (direct to your router)
Wi-Fi
4G LTE (model-dependent)
This flexibility makes them ideal for:
Large properties
Commercial buildings
Farms and irrigation systems
Locations without reliable Wi-Fi
When Should I Use a LoRaWAN gateway?
Choose a LoRaWAN gateway if:
You have a Bluebot ProLink model
Your ProLink meters are far from your router
You’re installing multiple ProLink meters at one site
The install location has weak or no Wi-Fi
You want a simpler, more reliable setup