Dragino PB01 - LoRaWAN multifunction button

Description

Visit Dragino PB01 is a compact, self-contained LoRaWAN multifunction button, ideal for enhancing your home automation system with Raspberry Pi. It combines a simple touch interface with an environmental sensor, perfect for triggering intelligent actions remotely.

Main functions

• A single tactile push-button (available in several colors) instantly sends a signal via LoRaWAN with each press.
• Integrated sensors temperature and relative humidity, useful for detecting ambient conditions in addition to pressing the button.
• Built-in loudspeaker which can play a ringtone when pressed or confirm receipt of a return message; this sound can be deactivated if desired.

Communication and autonomy

• Compatible with LoRaWAN v1.0.3 in class AThis means long range with very low power consumption.
• Powered by 2 AAA batteries easily replaceable, with several years' autonomy depending on frequency of use.
• On standby, the PB01 consumes approx. 5 µAwith peaks of up to 110 mA during LoRa transmission.

Resistance and robustness

• Protection level IP52suitable for use indoors or in dusty environments.
• Low long-term sensor drift: ±0.2°C for temperature, ±1.8 % for humidity, with fine resolution of 0.01 units.

Intelligent configuration

• Remote parameter setting via LoRaWAN or AT commands You can adjust the button's behavior (sound type, send interval, etc.), or even update the firmware via a serial connection.
• Internal logging to store events if LoRaWAN connectivity is momentarily absent.

Home automation use case with Raspberry Pi

Integrated into a Raspberry Pi-controlled LoRaWAN gatewaythis button becomes a powerful tool for your connected home:

• Scenario activation: lights on, scenes triggered (absent mode, alarm, ambience), emergency call, etc.
• Instant reception and processing via Home Assistant, Node-RED or MQTT: smartphone notifications or physical triggers.
• Track button usage and environmental indicators in a scalable dashboard.
• Examples: "exit home" button, discreet alert in case of need, triggering of motors (shutters, gate), or audible/visual reminder.

Easy to install

• Wall-mountable (compact design ~6 × 6 × 2 cm, around 36 g).
• Discreet status LED indicates sensor life and transmission.
• Works right out of the box on an activated LoRaWAN network.

Conclusion

Visit Dragino PB01 is a versatile action button for advanced home automation. Thanks to LoRaWAN and Raspberry Pi, it enables you to add a simple physical control, capable of piloting and monitoring your environment wirelessly - with reliability, long battery life and ease of integration.