Gecko OS version 2 and version 4 are now in maintenance and are not recommended for new designs. Please see the Software Advisory for detailed information (registration required).

Gecko OS

Gecko OS is a highly-optimized yet feature-packed IoT operating system designed specifically to power Silicon Labs hardware platforms with secure wired and wireless networking capabilities. With integrated support for firmware updates and cloud-connectivity, devices powered by Gecko OS can be seamlessly managed from the cloud with just a few clicks. Gecko OS already supports various technologies offered by Silicon Labs including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, with others in active development.

Gecko OS offers two consistent API options depending on where your application runs. Applications that run on an external host microprocessor, or on a network connected device such as a smartphone, tablet or PC can use the Xpress Command API. Whereas applications that run on Silicon Labs hardware can use the programmatic Gecko OS native 'C' API along with the Gecko OS Application SDK.

Editions

Standard License

Edition Description Technology Hardware Supported
Gecko OS 4 Wi-Fi and Ethernet with Command API and Application SDK Wi-Fi, Ethernet WGM160P

Xpress License

Edition Description Technology Hardware Supported
Gecko OS 2 Wi-Fi Xpress with Command API Wi-Fi AMW007 , AMW037
Gecko OS 1 Bluetooth Xpress with Command API Bluetooth BGX13P , BGX13S

Legacy Editions

Edition Description Technology Hardware Supported.
ZentriOS WZ Zentri Wi-Fi portfolio with Command API and Application SDK Wi-Fi AMW106 , AMW136
ZentriOS WL Zentri Wi-Fi portfolio with Command API Wi-Fi AMW007 , AMW037
ZentriOS W Zentri Wi-Fi portfolio with Command API Wi-Fi AMW006 , AMW036