The LoRaWAN Helium Merry IoT Hotspot Miner V1 is Browan's indoor Helium hotspot: an 8-channel LoRaWAN gateway that provides wireless coverage for IoT devices while participating in the Helium network. Built on a quad-core Rockchip platform with Wi-Fi and Ethernet backhaul, it is designed for always-on edge operation in homes and offices.
Key specifications
- 8 concurrent LoRa receive channels (SX1302-based), LoRaWAN 1.0.3 packet forwarder and Basic Station modes
- Global RF support: EU863–870 / US902–928 / AS923, up to 27 dBm TX, -135 dBm sensitivity
- Rockchip RK3566 quad-core Cortex-A55 up to 1.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 32 GB eMMC storage
- Backhaul: Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 plus 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; BLE 5.2 for onboarding
- Microchip ATECC608A/B crypto element for Helium identity and security
- External LoRa antenna (RP-SMA, upgradeable); indoor 2 dBi antenna included
- 12 V DC power input; 140 x 110 x 20 mm, 160 g; indoor use, 0 to 40°C
- Type approvals: CE / FCC / IC
Ships ready to onboard via the Helium app; Browan OTA support keeps firmware current. A general-purpose indoor LoRaWAN gateway even outside Helium use.