Simplicity Studio is the core development environment designed to support the Silicon Labs IoT portfolio of SoCs and modules. It provides access to target device-specific web and SDK resources in the Launcher; software and hardware configuration tools; an integrated development environment (IDE) featuring industry-standard code editors, compilers and debuggers; and advanced, value-add tools for network analysis and code-correlated energy profiling.
Simplicity Studio is designed to simplify developer workflow as it intelligently recognizes all evaluation and development kits released by Silicon Labs and then makes appropriate SDKs and development resources readily available to the user. While Simplicity Studio also provides a feature-rich Eclipse and GNU toolchain-based IDE, developers may also use the other features of Simplicity Studio in conjunction with their own development environments.
Simplicity Studio is an industry-leading suite of tools offered cost-free to developers building products with the Silicon Labs portfolio of EFM8, EFM32, EFR32, EM35x, and EFP. Simplicity Studio supports customers looking to develop both simple projects through to complex, power-optimized applications and robust mesh networks.
Which Version of Simplicity Studio is Right for You?
Pick the right version to simplify development and speed time-to-market of your IoT applications.
Simplicity Studio 5 - IDE based on the latest versions of Eclipse and the C/C++ Development Tooling. Builds off the features of the previous version and includes advanced SecureVault technology, a new web-like interface, and solid performance improvements.
Simplicity Studio 4 - IDE based on Eclipse 4.5. Features energy profiling, configuration and wireless network analysis, and improved debugging. Recommended for existing applications.
| Criteria | Simplicity Studio 4 |
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| Bluetooth | Proprietary | Thread | Wi-SUN | Zigbee | Z-Wave | MCU | ||
| GSDK | up to 2.7.x | 3.x.x | 3.x.x | 3.x.x | 3.x.x | 3.x.x | 3.x.x | 3.x.x |
| Status | Maintained | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active |
| Existing Projects | ✔ | via migration | via migration | via migration | N/A | via migration | via migration | via migration |
| New Projects | ✔ (Not preferred) |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Support for Secure Vault Technology | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Future Release | ✔ | Future Release | Series 2 Only |
Still not sure which version of Simplicity Studio software you need?
View the release notes within each of the tabs below to get information on the capabilities, features, improvements, and recommended use cases of each version. Note: Before you upgrade to Simplicity Studio 5, please ensure your application meets the migration criteria outlined in the release notes.
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Simplicity Studio Version 5
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Simplicity Studio Version 4
Simplicity Studio 5
Simplicity Studio 5 is a major upgrade to the popular IDE. The experience is largely based on feedback from customers, employees and competitive reviews. No matter your experience level, you'll benefit from an optimized workflow that produces quicker project progression and device configuration. Simplicity Studio 5 also includes the latest versions of Eclipse and C/C++ Development Tooling (CDT), adding robustness, improving performance, and giving you the ability to customize your experience using plug-ins from the Eclipse Marketplace. Version 5 enables SecureVault, a new suite of state-of-the-art security features designed to help future proof your IoT devices against escalating threats and regulatory pressures. The IDE also includes a new UI engine for modern, responsive, web-like user interfaces.
Download the Full Online Installer Version of Simplicity Studio 5
System Requirements
Operating Systems
| Operating System | Tested Version |
| Windows | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| macOS | 10.14 Mojave 10.15 Catalina (GNU toolchain only) |
| Linux | Ubuntu 20.04 LTS |
Hardware
| Hardware Component | Item |
| CPU | 1 GHz or better |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB recommended for Wireless Protocol development |
| Disk Space | 600 MB disk space for minimum FFD installation 7 GB for Wireless Dynamic Protocol support |
Gecko SDK Release Notes (3.2)
Latest Release - Q3/2021 (June 2021)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version 3.2.0.0
- Bluetooth HCI support
- Simultaneous scan on 1M and Coded-PHY
- Dynamic GATT configuration
- Release of pyBGAPI in pypi.org
- New tools for Angle-of-Arrival development
| Release | Date | Release Notes |
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| 2021 | 2021/06 | Version 3.2.0.0  |
| 2021/04 | Version 3.1.2.0 |
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| 2021/01 | Version 3.1.1.0 |
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| 2020/12 | Version 3.1.0.0 |
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| 2020/10 | Version 3.0.2.0 |
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| 2020/09 | Version 3.0.1.0 |
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| 2020/07 | Version 3.0.0.2 |
Bluetooth Mesh Version 2.1.0.0
- Integration with Secure Vault
- Addition of HSL models
- Support for dynamic GATT database
- Support for updated compiler vesions
| Release | Date | Release Notes |
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| 2021 | 2021/06 | Version 2.1.0.0 |
| 2021/04 | Version 2.0.2.0 |
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| 2021/01 | Version 2.0.1.0 |
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| 2020 | 2020/12 | Version 2.0.0.0 |
Bluetooth Location Services Version 3.2.0.0
- General quality improvements
| Release | Date | Release Notes |
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| 2021 | 2021/06 | Version 3.2.0.0 |
| 2021/04 | Version 3.1.2.0 |
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| 2020 | 2020/12 | Version 3.1.0.0 |
Gecko Platform Version 3.2.0.0
- Peripherals
- EFP Voltage scaling and Direct mode on EFR32xG22 and EFM32xG22
- EFP Coulomb counter
- Services
- Several fixes related to Power Manager
- Several fixes related to Power Manager
- Middleware
- CSLIB can now be used with the Gecko SDK components
- Security
- Mbed TLS library updated to v2.26.0
- Mbed TLS library updated to v2.26.0
- Operating System
- Added more NOR Flash options fo Micrium OS FS
- Examples
- Coulomb Counter
- CLI & I2C
- Boards and External Devices
- Added support for several new boards
- Added support for several new boards
- Other Platform Components
- Updated IAR compiler to version 8.50.9
- Updated GCC compiler to version 10.2
- Amazon FreeRTOS Libraries have been added to the Gecko SDK
| Release | Date | Release Notes |
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| 2021 | 2021/06 | Version 3.2.0.0 |
| 2021/04 | Version 3.1.2.0 |
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| 2021/01 | Version 3.1.1.0 |
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| 2020 | 2020/12 | Version 3.1.0.0 |
| 2020/10 | Version 3.0.2.0 |
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| 2020/09 | Version 3.0.1.0 |
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| 2020/07 | Version 3.0.0.2 |
Proprietary Flex Version 3.2.0.0
- Connect Apps and Stack
- EFR32xG21 and MGMx CONNECT GA support
- FreeRTOS Support for CONNECT
- Long Range PHY Support for CONNECT
- New example: ECDH key exchange
- Example ported from Flex 2.7: DMPLight/Switch
- Support for the RAIL-embedded IEEE 802.15.4 PHY
- RAIL Library
- Wi-SUN Profile and Certified PHYs in Radio Configurator
- New example: SimpleTRX Standards for demonstrating 15.4/BLE usage
| Release | Date | Release Notes |
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| 2021 | 2021/06 | Version 3.2.0.0 |
| 2021/04 | Version 3.1.2.0 |
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| 2021/01 | Version 3.1.1.0 |
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| 2020 | 2020/12 | Version 3.1.0.0 |
| 2020/10 | Version 3.0.2.0 |
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| 2020/09 | Version 3.0.1.0 |
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| 2020/07 | Version 3.0.0.2 |
OpenThread Version 1.2.0.0
- Secure Vault support
- 802.15.4 multi-PAN RCP for Raspberry Pi
- Thread 1.2 (pre-compliance)
- Sub-GHz Thread (alpha)
- Updated GCC compiler version
| Release | Date | Release Notes |
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| 2021 | 2021/06 | Version 1.2.0.0 |
| 2021/04 | Version 1.1.2.0 |
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| 2021/01 | Version 1.1.1.0 |
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| 2020 | 2020/12 | Version 1.1.0.0 |
| 2020/10 | Version 1.0.2.0 |
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| 2020/09 | Version 1.0.1.0 |
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| 2020/07 | Version 1.0.0.2 |
Wi-SUN Version 1.0.1.0
- FAN 1.0 Certified PHYs and Wi-SUN
- Stack
- CoAP Library
- Wi-SUN Sample Applications
- Wi-SUN Border Router Demo
- Wi-SUN Network Analyzer
| Release | Date | Release Notes |
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| 2021 | 2021/06 | Version 1.0.1.0 |
Z-Wave 700 Version 7.16.0.0
- Optimized Z-Wave Long Range dynamic transmit power algorithm
- Faster OTA firmware update improving battery lifetime
- Support of Z-Wave Long Range Radio Boards BRD4207A (RZ13) and BRD4206A (ZG14)
- Support of Z-Wave Long Range 20 dBm Radio Boards BRD4209A (RZ13) and BRD4208A (ZG14)
- All Apps are Z-Wave and Z-Wave Long Range pre-certified
- UL 1023 recognition for Safety Household Burglar-Alarm System Units
- New pre-certified Multilevel Sensor app
- Implementation of Configuration and Multilevel Sensor Command Class
- New Z-Wave PC-based Controller v5.52 supporting Z-Wave Long Range
- Compiler upgraded to GCC version 10.2
*For 500 Series support, see Version 4
| Full Releases | Z-Wave 700 Release Notes | ||
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| Z-Wave SDK | Z/IP Gateway SDK | Z-Ware SDK | |
| 2021/06 | Version 7.16.0.0 |
Version 7.16.0.0 |
Version 7.16.0.0 |
| 2021/04 | Version 7.15.4.0 |
Version 7.15.4.0 |
Version 7.15.4.0 |
| 2021/01 | Version 7.15.2.0 |
Version 7.15.2.0 |
Version 7.15.2.0 |
| 2020/12 | Version 7.15.1.0 |
Version 7.15.1.0 |
Version 7.15.1.0 |
| 2020/10 | Version 7.14.3.0 |
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| 2020/09 | Version 7.14.2.0 |
Version 7.14.2.0 |
Version 7.14.2.0 |
| 2020/07 | Version 7.14.1.0 |
Version 7.14.1.0 |
Version 7.14.1.0 |
Zigbee EmberZNet Version 6.10.0.0
- Support for redesigned MG22 radio board (BRD4183C)
- Updated IAR and GCC compiler versions
| Release | Date | Release Notes |
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| 2021 | 2021/06 | Version 6.10.0.0 |
| 2021/04 | Version 6.9.2.0 |
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| 2021/01 | Version 6.9.1.0 |
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| 2020 | 2020/12 | Version 6.9.0.0 |
| 2020/10 | Version 6.8.2.0 |
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| 2020/09 | Version 6.8.1.0 |
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| 2020/07 | Version 6.8.0.2 |
8-bit 8051 MCU Version 4.2.1.0
- Updated EFM8BB51 and EFM8BB52 header files for Rev C
- Added peripheral driver libraries for EFM8BB51 and EFM8BB52
- Added demos and examples for EFM8BB51 and EFM8BB52
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| 2021/06 | Version 4.2.1.0 |
32-bit MCU Version 6.1.0.0
- Underlying Gecko Platform changes only
| Release | Date | Release Notes |
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| 2021 | 2021/06 | Version 6.1.0.0 |
| 2021/04 | Version 6.0.2.0 |
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| 2021/01 | Version 6.0.1.0 |
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| 2020 | 2020/12 | Version 6.0.0.0 |
| 2020/10 | Version 5.10.2.0 |
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| 2020/09 | Version 5.10.1.0 |
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| 2020/07 | Version 5.10.0.2 |
Looking for legacy product release notes? Try searching our Technical Resource Library.
Simplicity Studio 4
Simplicity Studio simplifies the IoT development process with one-click access to everything developers need to complete their projects using an integrated development environment (IDE) based on Eclipse 4.5. Simplicity Studio includes a powerful suite of tools for energy profiling, configuration and wireless network analysis, as well as demos, software examples, complete documentation, technical support and community forums.
Download the Full Online Installer Version of Simplicity Studio 4
System Requirements
Operating Systems
| Operating System | Tested Version |
| Windows | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| macOS | 10.14 Mojave |
| Linux | Ubuntu 18.04 LTS |
Hardware
| Hardware Component | Item |
| CPU | 1 GHz or better |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB recommended for Wireless Protocol development |
| Disk Space | 600 MB disk space for minimum FFD installation 7 GB for Wireless Dynamic Protocol support |
Gecko SDK Release Notes (2.9)
Latest Release - Q1/2021 (Updated March 2021)
Bluetooth Version 2.13.9.0
- Adds directional priority PTA support for Wi-Fi Coexistance
- Updates to the Bluetooth Mobile app
- NVM3 support on EFR32[B|M]G1x devices
- New part support - EFR32[B/M]G22 and Thunderboard EFR32BG22
- Bluetooth 5.2 compliance
| Releases | Date | Release Notes |
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| 2021 | 2021/03 | Version 2.13.9.0 |
| 2020 | 2020/10 | Version 2.13.8.0 |
| 2020/08 | Version 2.13.7.0 |
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| 2020/07 | Version 2.13.6.0 |
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| 2020/05 | Version 2.13.6.0 |
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| 2020/05 | Version 2.13.5.0 |
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| 2020/04 | Version 2.13.4.0 |
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| 2020/03 | Version 2.13.3.0 |
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| 2020/02 | Version 2.13.2.0 |
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| 2020/01 | Version 2.13.1.0 |
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| 2019 | 2019/12 | Version 2.13.0.0 |
| 2019/11 | Version 2.12.4.0 |
Bluetooth Mesh Version 1.7.4.0
- New part support – EFR32[B|M]G22 and Thunderboard EFR32BG22
- Time model API and documentation
- Scheduler model API and documentation
| Releases | Date | Release Notes |
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| 2021 | 2021/03 | Version 1.7.4.0 |
| 2020 | 2020/12 | Version 1.7.3.0 |
| 2020/11 | Version 1.7.2.0 |
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| 2020/10 | Version 1.7.1.0 |
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| 2020/06 | Version 1.7.0.0 |
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| 2020/05 | Version 1.6.3.0 |
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| 2020/04 | Version 1.6.2.0 |
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| 2019 | 2019/12 | Version 1.6.0.0 |
| 2019/12 | Version 1.5.3.0 |
Gecko Platform Version 2.7.9.0
- RAIL Library
- Added support for a mode to select the best PA for a given power level
- Added support for new IEEE 802.15.4G-2012 features
- mbed TLS
- Added AES-GCM support for Series-2
- Updated mbed TLS library to version 2.7.12
- Gecko Bootloader
- Added certificate support
- Added EZSP GPIO plugin
- Added EUART driver
- Other Gecko Platform Software
- Updated LwIP package to version 2.1.2
| Releases | Date | Release Notes |
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| 2021 | 2021/03 | Version 2.7.9.0 |
| 2020 | 2020/10 | Version 2.7.8.0 |
| 2020/08 | Version 2.7.7.0 |
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| 2020/05 | Version 2.7.6.0 |
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| 2020/05 | Version 2.7.5.0 |
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| 2020/04 | Version 2.7.4.0 |
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| 2020/03 | Version 2.7.3.0 |
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| 2020/02 | Version 2.7.2.0 |
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| 2020/01 | Version 2.7.1.0 |
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| 2019 | 2019/12 | Version 2.7.0.0 |
| 2019/11 | Version 2.6.4.0 |
Proprietary Flex Version 2.7.9.0
- Connect Apps and Stack
- New and updated APIs
- RAIL Library
- Added support for new EFR32xG22
- Added support for a mode to select the best PA for a given power level
- Added support for a new IEEE 802.15.4G-2012 features
| Releases | Date | Release Notes |
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| 2021 | 2021/03 | Version 2.7.9.0 |
| 2020 | 2020/10 | Version 2.7.8.0 |
| 2020/08 | Version 2.7.7.0 |
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| 2020/05 | Version 2.7.6.0 |
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| 2020/05 | Version 2.7.5.0 |
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| 2020/04 | Version 2.7.4.0 |
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| 2020/03 | Version 2.7.3.0 |
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| 2020/02 | Version 2.7.2.0 |
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| 2020/01 | Version 2.7.1.0 |
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| 2019 | 2019/12 | Version 2.7.0.0 |
| 2019/11 | Version 2.6.4.0 |
Thread Version 2.10.4.0
- DotDot v1.0 Support
- Thread 1.2 DUA + Multicast Support
- Dynamic Multi-Protocol (DMP) Thread + BLE
- Support for MG21 Modules
- MGM210P and MGM210L
*For OpenThread support, see Version 5
| Releases | Date | Release Notes |
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| 2019 | 2019/11 | Version 2.10.4.0 |
| 2019/09 | Version 2.10.3.0 |
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| 2019/08 | Version 2.10.2.0 |
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| 2019/07 | Version 2.10.1.0-A |
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| 2019/06 | Version 2.10.0.0 |
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| 2019/03 | Version 2.9.5 |
Z-Wave
700 Series
- Z-Wave 700 series module and SoC support
- Z-Wave Plus v2
- Z-Wave SmartStart
- Z-Wave S2 Security Framework
| Full Releases | Z-Wave 700 Series Release Notes | ||
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| Z-Wave SDK | Z/IP Gateway SDK | Z-Ware SDK | |
| 2021 | Version 7.13.9 |
— | — |
| 2020 | Version 7.13.8 |
— | — |
| Version 7.13.6 |
Version 7.13.1 |
Version 7.13.1 |
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| Version 7.13.5 |
— | — | |
| Version 7.13.4 |
— | — | |
500 Series
- Z-Wave SmartStart
- IMA Support for remote diagnostics
- HomeKit support – Adjunct review R10 passed
- Multicast FLiRS
| Releases | Z-Wave 500 Series | ||
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| Z-Wave SDK Release Notes | Z/IP Gateway SDK Release Notes | Z-Ware SDK Release Notes | |
| 2020 | Version 6.82.x |
Version 2.81.x |
Version 1.11.x |
| 2019 | Version 6.81.x |
— | — |
| Version 6.71.x |
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Zigbee EmberZNet Version 6.7.9.0
- Added support for EFR32MG22 parts
- Adds sample application for Zigbee Alliance TIS/TRP RF testing
- New optimized network steering algorithm
- Limited token set option for Smart Energy CommsHub
- Expanded EZSP Frame Header to support additional frame IDs
| Releases | Date | Release Notes |
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| 2021 | 2021/03 | Version 6.7.9.0 |
| 2020 | 2020/10 | Version 6.7.8.0 |
| 2020/08 | Version 6.7.7.0 |
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| 2020/05 | Version 6.7.6.0 |
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| 2020/05 | Version 6.7.5.0 |
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| 2020/04 | Version 6.7.4.0 |
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| 2020/03 | Version 6.7.3.0 |
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| 2020/02 | Version 6.7.2.0 |
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| 2020/01 | Version 6.7.1.0 |
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| 2019 | 2019/12 | Version 6.7.0.0 |
| 2019/11 | Version 6.6.4.0 |
8-bit 8051 MCU Version 4.1.7.0
- VCPXpress 2.0 release
- Replaced compiler_defs.h with si_toolchain.h
| Releases | Date | Release Notes | Offline Installers |
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| 2019 | |||
| 2019/12 | Version 4.1.7.0 |
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32-bit MCU Version 5.9.8.0
- Integration of sleeptimer service
- New Micrium OS LwIP WFX200 example
| Releases | Date | Release Notes |
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| 2020 | 2020/10 | Version 5.9.8.0 |
| 2020/08 | Version 5.9.7.0 |
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| 2020/05 | Version 5.9.6.0 |
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| 2020/05 | Version 5.9.5.0 |
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| 2020/04 | Version 5.9.4.0 |
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| 2020/03 | Version 5.9.3.0 |
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| 2020/02 | Version 5.9.2.0 |
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| 2020/01 | Version 5.9.1.0 |
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| 2019 | 2019/12 | Version 5.9.0.0 |
| 2019/07 | Version 5.8.1 |