Thingsee One

The original Thingsee IoT developer device - a pioneering multi-sensor platform combining cellular connectivity with GPS tracking and environmental sensing.

End of Life Product

Thingsee One was discontinued on December 31, 2020. This documentation is maintained for reference purposes only. Limited support is available for existing deployments.

For new projects, please see our current Thingsee IoT devices.

Product Status

Status	Details
Product Status	End-of-Life (EOL)
EOL Date	December 31, 2020
Support Status	Limited support for existing deployments
Final Firmware	Version 2.4.0
Device ID	TSON01

Overview

Thingsee One was Haltian’s pioneering IoT developer device, launched in August 2015 following a successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. It was designed to make IoT prototyping accessible to developers without extensive hardware expertise.

Unlike development boards like Arduino or Raspberry Pi, Thingsee One came fully assembled and ready for immediate deployment with:

Built-in 2G cellular modem for direct cloud connectivity
GPS/GLONASS receiver for outdoor location tracking
Multiple environmental sensors
Rechargeable battery with USB charging
Companion mobile app for configuration

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flowchart TB
    subgraph Application["Application"]
        E[Dashboard]
    end
    
    subgraph Cloud["Cloud"]
        B[Thingsee Cloud]
    end
    
    subgraph Device["Thingsee One"]
        A[Thingsee One]
        C[Location Data]
        D[Environmental Data]
    end
    
    A -->|GPS/GLONASS| C
    A -->|Sensors| D
    A -->|Cellular 2G| B
    B --> E

Technical Specifications

Physical Characteristics

Property	Value
Dimensions	75 × 75 × 24 mm
Weight	100g (including battery)
Enclosure	IP54-rated plastic housing
Color	White

Power

Property	Value
Battery	3.7V 2000mAh Li-Po rechargeable
Battery Life	1-4 weeks (depending on configuration)
Charging	Micro-USB, 5V/1A

Connectivity

Interface	Specification
Cellular	2G (GSM/GPRS)
GPS	GPS/GLONASS receiver
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0 LE
SIM	Standard SIM slot

Sensors

Sensor	Range	Accuracy
Temperature	-20°C to +60°C	±1°C
Humidity	0-100% RH	±5% RH
Pressure	300-1100 hPa	±2 hPa
Light	0-65,535 lux	-
Accelerometer	±16g	3-axis

Thingsee Creator

Thingsee One was programmed using Thingsee Creator, a visual programming tool that allowed developers to create IoT applications without traditional coding:

Drag-and-drop interface
Purpose-based programming model
Cloud-based configuration
Over-the-air updates

Use Cases

Thingsee One was used globally for various IoT prototyping scenarios:

Asset tracking - Fleet and equipment monitoring
Environmental monitoring - Temperature and humidity logging
Motion detection - Movement and orientation sensing
Proof of concept - Rapid IoT application prototyping

Notable users included companies like Cisco Systems who used Thingsee One for prototyping new IoT concepts.

Historical Timeline

Date	Milestone
Late 2014	Successful Kickstarter campaign
July 2015	Manufacturing begins in Finland
August 2015	Commercial availability announced
December 2020	End of life

Migration Guide

Recommended Alternatives

For customers with existing Thingsee One deployments, we recommend the following migration paths:

Use Case	Recommended Product
Environmental monitoring	Thingsee Environment
Asset tracking	Thingsee Angle with gateway
Motion/presence detection	Thingsee Presence
Multi-purpose sensing	Thingsee Beam

Key Differences from Current Products

Connectivity Changes:

Modern Thingsee devices use Wirepas mesh or LoRaWAN instead of direct cellular
Gateway-based architecture provides better battery life and coverage
No SIM card required for device operation

Platform Changes:

Data is now available through Haltian IoT platform
MQTT and GraphQL APIs replace legacy REST API
Improved data analytics and visualization

Legacy Documentation

Original Cloud Platform

Thingsee One connected to the original Thingsee Cloud platform, which has been deprecated. Historical data may be available upon request for customers with valid support agreements.

Firmware Updates

No further firmware updates will be released for Thingsee One. The final firmware version was 2.4.0.

Support

For questions about migrating from Thingsee One to current products, please contact Haltian support.

Software Configuration

Legacy software configuration guide for Thingsee One - connect to self-hosted servers after cloud discontinuation.