Summary of Dive into the Internet-of-Things world with the new Arduino GSM Shield
The new Arduino GSM Shield adds GPRS/GSM connectivity to Arduino Uno, MEGA, and Leonardo, enabling IoT projects via mobile networks. It includes a SIM card with a Telefónica data tariff (other SIMs supported) and easy activation through BlueVia using an Arduino account. Features include making/receiving calls with a speaker, and sending/receiving SMS for notifications or remote control. Collaboration with Telefónica Digital simplifies building internet-connected applications anywhere with mobile coverage.
Parts used in the Arduino GSM Shield Project:
- Arduino GSM Shield
- Arduino Uno (or Arduino MEGA or Arduino Leonardo)
- SIM card (included with shield or from other providers)
- Speaker (for making/receiving calls)
- Internet access via BlueVia website (for activation)
We are excited to announce that the new Arduino GSM Shield is ready to be shipped allowing Arduino boards (Uno, MEGA and Leonardo) to explore the wonders of adding a GPRS/GSM connection to interactive projects.
We teamed up with Telefónica Digital to design a tool that is greatly simplifying the process of building Internet of Things applications based on the GSM mobile phone network and controlled through the internet anywhere there is mobile phone coverage.
Every shield is equipped with a SIM card ready to be plugged in and used within a special worldwide data tariff especially created for the product by Telefónica but you can use any SIM from other providers.
As you can see from the video above, the activation process is really simple and fast through the BlueVia website where you can login with your Arduino account and be online in minutes!
Then you can easily implement features like
– make/receive calls: plug a sound speaker at the connector at the bottom of your shield and you can get your board to play the sound while you make/receive voice calls.
– send/receive SMS: when a sensor reaches a threshold your Arduino can text any number or remotely activate a device.
If you want to hear more about the GSM Shield directly from David Cuartielles, have a look at this video:
For more detail: Dive into the Internet-of-Things world with the new Arduino GSM Shield
- Which Arduino boards are compatible with the GSM Shield?
The shield is compatible with Arduino Uno, Arduino MEGA, and Arduino Leonardo. - Does the GSM Shield include a SIM card?
Yes, every shield is equipped with a SIM card ready to be plugged in and used. - Can I use a SIM from another provider?
Yes, you can use any SIM from other providers. - How do I activate the included SIM?
Activation is done through the BlueVia website by logging in with your Arduino account. - Can the GSM Shield make and receive voice calls?
Yes, by plugging a speaker into the connector at the bottom of the shield your board can play sound during calls. - Can the GSM Shield send and receive SMS?
Yes, it can send and receive SMS for notifications or remote activation of devices. - What network coverage is required for the GSM Shield?
It works anywhere there is mobile phone coverage via the GSM mobile phone network. - Who collaborated with Arduino to design the GSM Shield?
Arduino teamed up with Telefónica Digital to design the GSM Shield and its data tariff.
