IoT Design Services & M2M Devices

Secure, Certified IoT Development to Unlock High-Value Markets

“ByteSnap's experience on the ATEX and communication designs played a critical role in our success.”

- CTO, Global Oil & Gas Industry Manufacturer

“The power consumption went down from 30.1uA to 21.5uA, giving us an approximate battery lifetime of 10 to 13 years. Many thanks!”

- IoT Solutions Architect, Fire Alarm Manufacturer

“ByteSnap Clearly at the Top of Their Field”

- MD, Global Broadcast Equipment Supplier

"Friendly, always on the ball and a safe pair of hands"

CEO, Energy Analytics and Industrial IoT Company

Find out how ByteSnap Design can support your IOT/M2M project

Broad IoT Product Experience

From ultra low power wireless through to high performance embedded-Linux platforms

Hardware and Software Under One Roof

Designing end-end IoT technologies for innovators worldwide

Simple Business Model

No long-term licensing, complex royalties, opaque IP ownership. We design an IP for you to own and use

IoT Design Services & M2M Devices to Meet Regulatory and Commercial Challenges

Today, IoT demands resilience as well as connectivity.

Whether you are dealing with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) or entering hazardous industrial sites, ByteSnap Design is your technology partner for high-stakes product development.

The ByteSnap Design Advantage: Award-Winning Engineering

The IoT device and M2M technology markets present the most exciting opportunities for product designers today. Whether you are targeting the logistics, telecare, energy, smart home and smart devices or the automotive industry, we have expertise in a wide variety of relevant IoT product design areas and can help to bring your connected devices to market quickly and on budget.

We don’t just “design” products; we solve the multi-layer challenges of RF performance, ultra-low power, and stringent certification.

Our team was recognised as the Elektra 2022 IoT Product of the Year winner for the WAND RDC – a world-first 8-channel ultrasonic IoT device operating in Zone 0 (ATEX) environments with a 5-year battery life.

This same level of rigour is applied to every project, ensuring your product is secure by design and market-ready.

Core IoT & M2M Specialisms

1. Industrial Wireless & Mesh (WirelessHART / HART)

For mission-critical monitoring where standard wireless fails, we offer specialist WirelessHART and HART design services.

Specialist Certification: We manage the 600+ FieldComm tests and multi-week mesh stress testing required for industrial-grade reliability.
ADI Design Partner: We leverage pre-certified Analog Devices hardware to accelerate your time-to-market and reduce compliance risk.
Commercial Impact: Proven track record of helping clients unlock new market access with certified devices.

2. Security-First Development (Digi Partnership)

Cybersecurity is no longer optional. In partnership with Digi International, we provide Premium Software Security Services to ensure your device is protected throughout its lifecycle.

CRA Readiness: We help you navigate the EU Cyber Resilience Act with secure boot, encrypted firmware, and robust update pathways.
System Integration: As a systems integrator for Digi, we provide a “safe pair of hands” for your most sensitive data and device management needs.

3. ATEX & Hazardous Area IoT

Building for explosive atmospheres requires a dual-layer approach to design.

Intrinsically Safe Design: We specialise in combining low-power wireless with ATEX/IECEx Zone 0, 1, and 2 requirements.
Proven Performance: Our award-winning WAND RDC design successfully overcame the conflicts between metal enclosures, RF range, and extreme battery longevity.

At ByteSnap Design, our extensive experience, knowledge and skills in electronic prototype design and IoT software development allow us to rapidly design and build innovative electronic products. We also provide support when selecting manufacturers that implement design controls practices for IoT devices. We have close partner relationships that ensure prototypes and products are designed to the requirements of both our clients and those of notified bodies.

Communications for IoT Product Development

IoT Technology	Example Applications	Data Rate	Pros	Cons
Wired	Short range or high power	******	Simple design Power problems negated Simple compliance testing High reliability High data rates possible	Expensive when range increases High installation cost
Bluetooth	Health and medical sensors	****	Low power Common standard Supported by mobile phones and tablets	Short range (better with BT 5)
WirelessHART	Hazardous offshore oil rigs, chemical plant mesh networks, asset health monitoring	250 kbps (IEEE 802.15.4)	Robust self-healing mesh High reliability (>99%) Safe for ATEX Zone 0/1 Low installation cost.	Complex certification (600+ tests) Requires dedicated Network Manager Latency and battery life are design-dependent
Wired HART	Legacy industrial sensors, 4-20mA loop diagnostics, throttling valves	1.2 kbps (1200 baud)	Simple design Compatible with legacy 4-20mA wiring Simultaneous analog/digital signals	Very slow Point-to-point wiring is expensive for large-scale deployments
Zigbee	Smart home	***	Mesh networking creates large networks with low power	Mesh networks are complex to manage and develop for a large numbers of nodes
Matter/Thread	Smart home interoperability (lighting, climate, security), office automation	250 kbps (Thread/802.15.4)	Universal interoperability (no vendor lock-in) Low power IP-native (IPv6) Extremely fast local response times.	Requires a Thread Border Router Best suited for consumer / office, rather than heavy industrial environments
LoRa	Remote sensors	**	10km range possible	Higher power than BT/Zigbee
LoRaWAN	Wide area / Remote sensors	*	A standard Gateways are relatively cheap Very low power system operation	Inflexible usage model Ultra low data rate
SigFox	National water metering	*	A standard Gateways are relatively cheap Very low power system operation Single vendor for ICs Lots of installed infrastructure that can be used Cheaper node and data costs than GSM	Inflexible usage model Ultra low data rate Contracts currently required Coverage is still patchy compared to GSM
Cellular IoT (NB-IoT / LTE-M)	Nationwide/international IoT systems	****	The only real solution for national deployment without deploying gateways High data rates possible Well understood and developed technology	High power SIM contracts required ongoing costs beyond deployment Differing international standards

How We Work: Reducing Your Risk

We align with technical leaders who demand certainty over “blagging.” Our process is transparent and designed to surface risks while they are still easy to fix:

1. Feasibility Discussion

A short review of your technical and commercial goals

2. Feasibility Study

We deliver a technical gap analysis, certification roadmap, and clear cost/timeline proposal

3. Project Delivery

Hardware, firmware, RF, and certification management—all under one roof.

AWARD-WINNING CONSULTANCY FOR ELECTRONICS SOFTWARE
DEVELOPMENT & HARDWARE DESIGN

For over 17 years, clients have engaged ByteSnap Design to deliver exceptional electronic design projects. We are trusted by IoT organisations across the UK and beyond, providing them with business and deep technical expertise under one roof. Easily integrating into your team, our outsourced support is available throughout the IoT product development life cycle.