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STICKER Quick Start Guide

Welcome! This page helps you power up (revive) your STICKER and choose what to do next:

  • connect it to ChirpStack,
  • connect it to The Things Stack (TTS),
  • or use your own LoRaWAN network

Before you start​

What STICKER is​

STICKER is an open IoT platform based on STM32WL with integrated LoRaWAN connectivity and a software-selectable proprietary LoRa P2P mode that enables direct links to HARDWARIO FIBER. It is a compact, battery-powered device with long lifetime and ready-to-use applications such as STICKER Clime, Input, and Motion, making it ideal for flexible sensor deployments.

For detailed technical specifications of the hardware, please refer to the Hardware Description page.

You will need​

  • STICKER device (Clime / Input / Motion)
  • 2× AA batteries
  • A LoRaWAN gateway within range (your own or a public network gateway)
  • A LoRaWAN Network Server (ChirpStack / TTS / other)

Step 1: Identify your STICKER variant​

STICKER ships with a ready-to-use “catalog application”:

Catalog overview:
https://docs.hardwario.com/sticker/catalog-applications/catalog-applications/

Step 2: Set up your STICKER​

  1. Open the enclosure and access the battery holder.
  2. Insert two AA cells (check polarity).
  3. STICKER will boot and the status LED indicates activity.
  4. For the first test, place the device close to your LoRaWAN gateway (best RF conditions).
  5. Wait for the first uplink (the timing depends on the installed catalog app and reporting interval).

Configure over NFC​

STICKER is configured over NFC — this is the standard way to set it up, and it works even when batteries are not inserted (NFC energy harvesting). Use the HARDWARIO Manager to write LoRaWAN settings (DevEUI, AppEUI/JoinEUI, AppKey) before installation:

Step 3: Choose your LoRaWAN backend​

Before registering the device, find your STICKER's DevEUI, AppEUI/JoinEUI and AppKey using the HARDWARIO Manager.

ChirpStack v4​

Best if you want a private LoRaWAN network you control.

Start here (HARDWARIO guide):

Then add the STICKER payload decoder:

The Things Stack​

Best if you want to use TTS (managed or self-hosted), including TTN/TTI workflows.

Start here (HARDWARIO guide):

Then add the STICKER payload decoder:

Step 4: Configure the device​

STICKER can be configured to adjust reporting intervals, set alarm thresholds, or change LoRaWAN keys.

Configuration is done over NFC — use a smartphone with the HARDWARIO Manager to write the settings, no tools or cables needed.

For a full list of all configuration parameters and commands — and the shell (RTT terminal) used over a debug connection — see:

Developer Access →

At this point, your STICKER is connected, data is arriving, and dashboards are working.

Typical next steps:

  • Install the device in its final location and verify long-term LoRaWAN coverage.
  • Observe data for several hours or days to confirm stability and expected update intervals.
  • Adjust reporting behavior, see Developer Access to tune sample and report intervals.
  • Set alerts or thresholds in your dashboard platform or using STICKER's built-in alarm feature.
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STICKER Input wiring (Input variant only)​

If you are using STICKER Input, refer to the wiring and DIP switch configuration guide:

Developer / customization path (optional)​

If you want to modify behavior or build custom firmware:

Troubleshooting checklist​

  • No uplinks?
    • Check battery polarity / replace batteries
    • Move closer to a gateway (RF coverage)
    • Verify frequency plan and device profile in your NS
    • Verify keys / activation method required by your firmware
    • Check payload decoder settings