Choose a companion device¶
A companion is your personal MeshCore messaging device. Choose whether you want to use a phone or built-in controls, then confirm the exact model in the official MeshCore flasher.
Check before buying. These are devices to compare, not a guaranteed compatibility list. Confirm the exact model, Canadian radio band, companion firmware target, connector, and included accessories.
Choose how you want to use it¶
Phone-paired
Your phone provides the main interface and connects to the radio over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
Check: phone compatibility, battery, antenna, and the exact companion target.
Standalone
A display and built-in controls allow normal messaging without a phone.
Check: whether current firmware supports the model and all controls you need.
Build your own
You choose the board, battery, enclosure, cable, and antenna.
Check: board revision, battery polarity and protection, enclosure fit, and every antenna connector.
Devices to compare¶
| Device | Style | Check before buying | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|
| ThinkNode M1 | Phone-paired, display | Exact flasher target, 902–928 MHz model, antenna connector, included battery and accessories | Elecrow |
| LilyGO T-Echo | Phone-paired, display | Exact hardware revision, flasher target, radio band, connector, and included antenna | LilyGO |
| SenseCAP T1000-E | Phone-paired, card-style enclosure | Exact flasher target, radio band, internal-antenna limitations, and phone support | Seeed Studio |
| LilyGO T-LORA Pager | Standalone controls | Exact hardware revision and current support for the display, keyboard, and intended workflow | LilyGO |
| LilyGO T-Deck Plus | Standalone controls | Exact hardware revision and current support for the display, keyboard, trackball, and intended workflow | LilyGO |
Listings change
A product page can default to another radio band, accessory bundle, or connector. Check the selected option before checkout.
Before buying¶
- The exact product revision appears in the current official MeshCore flasher as a companion.
- The radio is the Canadian 902–928 MHz variant.
- The phone/app requirement matches how you intend to use it.
- The battery connector, polarity, protection, dimensions, and charging method are documented.
- The antenna and every adapter match the device connector.
- The enclosure leaves the USB recovery path accessible.
- You checked current stock, shipping, duty, and return terms.
Continue setup¶
Once the exact board is confirmed, flash and configure the companion. After flashing, reboot it and complete a local message test.