obniz is a single platform built from six tightly integrated layers.
Hardware, OS, connectivity, cloud, and applications — all the way up to use-case solutions like temperature management, leak detection, and PLC remote control. Every layer follows the same design philosophy. Here we walk through each one and how the SDKs fit together.
Why obniz
Hardware, firmware, cloud, security — domains that take years to build in-house. obniz has been refining all of them into a single platform for over a decade.
Our patented Firmwareless Technology lets you add or change features without ever touching the device firmware. On-site logic can be updated from the cloud as many times as you like, even after deployment — no need to recall devices, and no downtime.
TLS 1.2 encrypted communication, per-device public-key authentication, OTA updates, and connection monitoring are all built into the platform. obniz runs everything under ISO/IEC 27001 certification — there is nothing for you to provision or operate.
Since development began in 2014, more than 40,000 cumulative devices have been deployed across 300+ companies. Temperature management, facility monitoring, PLC integration — the platform has been battle-tested for over eight years in real operations.
LTE / LTE-M, NB-IoT, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet are all unified on a single platform. Pick the best option for the site — outdoor, mobile, closed network, or office — while the upper layers and your code stay exactly the same.
Lua Plugin lets you push decision, aggregation, and compression logic onto the device itself. With AI generating Lua code dynamically based on what is happening on-site and pushing it live, only the data you actually need gets sent — cutting traffic by tens to hundreds of times.
Layers in Detail
Where you start is up to you. Use the SaaS as-is, build a custom app on the SDK, or just embed the hardware into a product line — pick the entry point that fits.
01 · Solutions
Use-case packages built to solve real-world challenges
From temperature management and water-leak detection to PLC remote control, obniz Now powers solutions tailored to each on-site use case.
Temperature management & HACCP
Automated logging for refrigerators and freezers
Building & facility inspection automation
Replacing manual visual inspections
Water-leak detection
Monitoring plumbing and pipe anomalies
Failure prediction
Detecting precursors via vibration and current
PLC cloud connectivity
Bringing existing PLCs online without changes
Smart-product enablement
Embedding obniz into your own products
02 · Application
SaaS and custom apps that drive operations on the ground
Use a SaaS like obniz Now off the shelf, or build your own application with obniz.js / SDK. Either way, the same obniz Cloud sits underneath.
03 · Cloud Platform
The management backbone connecting devices and apps
Manage tens of thousands of devices through a unified API. Reach it via REST, GraphQL, or WebSocket, with device authentication and OS update delivery built in. Everything you need for IoT, in one place.
04 · Network
Connection options matched to each environment
LTE / LTE-M for outdoor and mobile deployments, Wi-Fi / Ethernet for offices and factories. All cloud communication is encrypted with TLS 1.2.
LTE / LTE-M / NB-IoT
Embedded SIM models supported
Wi-Fi
2.4GHz b/g/n, WPA3 / WPA2 Enterprise
Ethernet
Wired connection with static IP support
05 · Operating System
A cloud-connected OS running on the microcontroller (MCU)
A purpose-built embedded OS running on every obniz device. It handles connection recovery, key management, power control, and OTA updates, so application developers never have to think about this layer.
Open documentationTLS 1.2
End-to-end encrypted communication
Public-key authentication
Per-device key management
OS updates
Automatic OTA upgrades
Auto recovery
Reconnect on disconnection
Power management
Sleep / wake control
Lua Script
Live-update lightweight intelligence without rebooting
Self-hosting
Connect to your own cloud instead of obniz Cloud
06 · Hardware
A family of devices running obnizOS
Certified hardware running obnizOS. Pick the right device for the job — every layer above (OS / Cloud / App) stays the same regardless of which one you choose.
SDK & Integrations
The SDK is what bridges the application layer to the cloud. Choose the right one for the job — from the lightweight JavaScript SDK to the App SDK built for production-scale SaaS.
Quick Start
Load obniz.js, supply an OBNIZ_ID and access_token, and you are connected. The same code runs in the browser and in Node.js. The access_token enforces authorization, blocking unauthorized connections.
obniz.js reference
const obniz = new Obniz("OBNIZ_ID", {
access_token: "token_xxx"
});
obniz.onconnect = async () => {
const voltage = await obniz.ad0.getWait();
};JavaScript SDK
Connect to obniz devices in just a few lines from the browser or Node.js. The parts library covers 100+ sensors and motors out of the box.
Multi-tenant App SDK
Built for SaaS managing fleets of devices. Build multi-tenant apps without worrying about authentication, permissions, or scaling.
Development Toolkit
When self-hosting obnizOS devices, obniz-dock spins up your own server with the same developer experience as the App SDK.
CLI
Drive obnizOS from the command line. Ideal for automated Wi-Fi provisioning and partner-led device development.
On-Device Logic
Run lightweight logic directly on the device. Great for autonomous control during network outages and for low-latency response.
AI Integration
A Model Context Protocol server that lets AI agents like Claude operate obniz devices directly.
Resources
SaaS off the shelf, a custom app on the SDK, or hardware embedded into your product line — we will help you put together the configuration that fits.