Shaping the Future of IoT Development with the Simplicity AI SDK
Earlier this month at our Works With Summit event in Austin, Texas, we unveiled a new way Silicon Labs is helping developers and their AI agents collaborate.
Software has always been at the heart of the Internet of Things. It’s what powers the standards that make devices talk to one another and what keeps those devices running reliably for years in the field. At Silicon Labs, we’ve built our legacy on delivering the industry’s most trusted and flexible software — the Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Sub-GHz, Sidewalk, Z-Wave, Thread, and Matter stacks that form the foundation of modern connected systems.
Now, we’re taking the next bold step in that journey.
A New Chapter: The Simplicity AI SDK
We’re entering an era where artificial intelligence is not just a tool, but a collaborator. AI agents are writing code, debugging, and optimizing systems alongside human developers. That’s why we’re introducing the Simplicity AI SDK, our new AI-enabled software development suite, designed to work seamlessly with both people and AI.
For years, we’ve focused on making development easier for human engineers—streamlining tools, improving documentation, and refining workflows. With the Simplicity AI SDK, we’re extending that philosophy to the intelligent agents that are becoming part of the development process.
From Human-Centric to AI-Augmented Development
At the core of the Simplicity AI SDK is dynamic context engineering — giving AI the right context, at the right time, to accelerate every step of development. Whether starting a new project, integrating components, or debugging a device in the field, the Simplicity AI SDK provides structured, machine-readable information so teams can move faster and build better.
This shift represents a fundamental evolution in IoT development. Instead of manually searching through documentation or stitching together examples, developers and their AI copilots can collaborate to create, test, and deploy applications with greater speed and confidence.
Coming in 2026: The Future of AI-Augmented Development
The Simplicity AI SDK represents more than an incremental step—it’s a transformation. Available in 2026, the Simplicity AI SDK will evolve into a fully AI-augmented workflow where human creativity and machine precision come together. Developers will be able to move from concept to production faster than ever before, powered by AI agents that understand the Silicon Labs ecosystem and your goals.
Simplicity AI SDK: Building Smarter, Faster—Together
With this foundation, developers can expect:
- Faster development cycles through AI-accelerated workflows.
- Adaptive debugging that identifies and corrects issues in real time.
- Composable applications that extend or combine existing examples into something new.
Imagine describing the application you want to build in plain language and watching an AI agent use Silicon Labs’ SDK to assemble it, configure it, and deploy it to real hardware. That’s the future the Simplicity AI SDK is bringing into focus—a developer experience where your tools are collaborators and innovation happens at the speed of thought.
Building an AI-Native Future
The Simplicity AI SDK is more than a new product—it’s a direction. It’s how Silicon Labs will continue leading the edge of IoT software, ensuring our ecosystem is not only human-friendly, but AI-native. The roadmap ahead is rich, and we’re building it in collaboration with our customers and partners.
If you’d like to be among the first to experience the Simplicity AI SDK, join our waitlist or contact your Silicon Labs sales representative and take part in shaping the future of AI-augmented IoT development.
Together, we’ll shape the future of IoT development—one smart, connected idea at a time.
