Meet Arduino Nesso N1: The Next-Gen IoT Powerhouse in the Palm of Your Hand

Get ready to accelerate your prototyping and deployment pipeline. Arduino has just unveiled the Arduino Nesso N1, a compact, robust, and highly integrated development kit designed to be the ultimate companion for connected devices and remote monitoring.

Developed in collaboration with M5Stack—a leading name in stackable IoT modules—the Nesso N1 is positioned as the go-to platform for building scalable solutions, from smart home hubs to industrial automation nodes.

Compact Design, Unmatched Capabilities

The Nesso N1 defies its small form factor by packing a complete suite of features essential for modern IoT development. It comes in a robust, pre-assembled enclosure, allowing you to skip mechanical design and focus entirely on the solution.

Feature	Specification / Detail
Microcontroller	ESP32-C6, featuring a low-power RISC-V single-core (up to 20 MHz) for optimal efficiency.
Memory	16 MB Nor Flash and 512 kB SRAM.
Display & Input	Built-in 1.14″ touchscreen and programmable buttons for easy local interaction.
Wireless Connectivity	Comprehensive multi-protocol support: Bluetooth® 5.3, Thread 1.4, Zigbee 3.0, Matter, and LoRa® (850–960 MHz).
Onboard Sensors	Built-in IMU, IR transmitter, RGB LED, and buzzer.
Expansion	USB-C, Grove, and Qwiic connectors for easy pairing with Arduino Modulino nodes or third-party sensors.
Power	Powered via rechargeable battery.

Built for Connectivity and the Arduino Ecosystem

A major advantage of the Nesso N1 is its seamless integration into the wider Arduino ecosystem:

Arduino Cloud Support: Provides remote control capabilities and data visualization tools, allowing for instant deployment of dashboards and remote monitoring systems.
Coding Flexibility: You can code for the Nesso N1 using your preferred environment: the Arduino IDE, MicroPython, or UIFlow, making it suitable for both hobbyists and experienced engineers.

Ideal for Diverse Applications

The Nesso N1’s versatile feature set makes it perfect for a wide range of use cases:

Smart Home: Create a central hub or transform traditional IR-controlled devices (like older TVs or AC units) into fully connected, smart appliances.
Industrial IoT (IIoT): Develop predictive maintenance systems, monitor and control remote industrial equipment, and swiftly collect sensor data.
Environmental Monitoring: Unlock precision farming by easily connecting soil, weather, and irrigation sensors for real-time data collection.
Education: Provide students with a powerful, multi-protocol platform for STEM and scientific research, enabling real-time data analysis projects.

The Arduino Nesso N1 lowers the barrier to entry for advanced IoT prototyping, combining M5Stack’s thoughtful, plug-and-play hardware design with the accessibility and openness of the Arduino platform. It is a pocket-sized powerhouse ready to tackle your next connected project.

You can find the new Nesso N1 on the official Arduino Store and explore detailed documentation on Arduino Docs.