What Is Loptimizer
Loptimizer is a LoRaWAN field testing product designed for IoT teams who install and maintain sensor networks. It combines the Loptimizer mobile app with the Pocket Tester hardware to give field engineers a complete toolkit for validating sensor locations before installation.
The product is now available to order. After months of development and field validation, Pilot Things is ready to ship Loptimizer to IoT teams worldwide.
The Pocket Tester connects to the mobile app over Bluetooth. This keeps the measurement hardware at the sensor location while the installer works from a phone or tablet screen with a clear view of test results, scores, and placement recommendations.
Scored LoRaWAN Signal Testing in the Field
Loptimizer's LinkCheck workflow runs real LoRaWAN tests at the exact sensor location. Instead of estimating coverage from a map, installers get measured signal data they can act on immediately.
Each test produces a scored result based on:
- RSSI and SNR at the candidate location
- Gateway reception count and redundancy
- Link reliability across multiple transmissions
The scores are designed to be readable by any installer, not just RF engineers. A clear result at the installation point means fewer callbacks, fewer support tickets, and fewer truck rolls back to a site that was never properly validated.
Optimize Battery Life Before Deployment
Poor sensor placement is one of the biggest hidden costs in LoRaWAN deployments. When a device sits in a location with weak signal quality, it compensates by increasing transmit power, dropping to a lower data rate, or retransmitting packets. Each of those adjustments costs battery energy.
Loptimizer's battery optimization workflow lets field teams compare energy per transmission across different locations and radio settings before the sensor goes live. The tool identifies the combination of data rate and transmit power that delivers reliable connectivity with the lowest energy cost.
- Compare energy per transmission across tested locations
- Find the lowest-power reliable DR and TX power settings
- Estimate additional battery life at different transmission frequencies
- Document the selected configuration for future support visits
Avoiding a single preventable maintenance visit more than justifies the cost of field testing before deployment.
How Loptimizer Works in the Field
The workflow is designed to fit inside the time pressure of a real installation.
Connect the Loptimizer mobile app to the Pocket Tester hardware over Bluetooth. The app guides the installer through choosing the correct LoRaWAN region and device profile for the network.
Run LinkCheck and optimization campaigns at each candidate sensor location. The Pocket Tester handles the LoRaWAN radio while the phone or tablet displays live scored results.
Compare the score matrix across locations. The app shows signal quality, redundancy, and energy impact side by side so the installer can choose the best position with confidence.
Deploy the sensor using the recommended data rate and transmit power. The documented test result stays in the app as a reference for future support.
Global LoRaWAN Region Support
Loptimizer supports the major LoRaWAN frequency plans used worldwide. Whether the deployment is in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, or emerging markets, the Pocket Tester covers the region.
Supported regions include US915, AU915, KR920, AS923, EU868, RU864, and IN865. The mobile app is available on iOS and Android, so the hardware works with whatever device the field team already carries.
Loptimizer Is Ready to Order
Loptimizer is available now at www.loptimizer.com. IoT teams can order the Pocket Tester hardware directly and download the mobile app from the App Store or Google Play to test the workflow before the hardware arrives.
Pilot Things also offers direct sales support for teams with larger deployment projects or custom requirements. Use the contact form on the website to reach the sales team.