Prerequisites for Installing Simplicity Studio#
System Requirements#
Operating Systems#
Operating System | Version |
|---|---|
Windows | Windows 10 64 bits (x64) and Windows 11 64 bits (x64); Windows on ARM is NOT supported |
macOS | 14 Sonoma, 15 Sequoia |
Linux | Ubuntu 22.04 |
Hardware#
Hardware Component | Item |
|---|---|
CPU | 1 GHZ or better |
Memory | 8 GB recommended for Wireless Protocol development |
Disk space | 7 GB for Wireless Dynamic Protocol support |
Hardware Considerations#
A Silicon Labs development kit is not required to get started with Simplicity Studio. However, if Simplicity Studio detects an official development kit, you can use it to select the appropriate software and tools for installation. If you don't have a development kit, explore the available options here.
Hardware Kits#
If you have a Silicon Labs Wireless Pro Kit (WPK) or Starter Kit (WSTK), mount a Radio Board on the Mainboard and connect the Mainboard to your PC using a USB cable.
Note: For best performance in Simplicity Studio, make sure the power switch on the mainboard is in the Advanced Energy Monitoring (AEM) position.
Customer Accounts#
If you do not already have a customer account, create one on the Silicon Labs Customer Support portal. Remember to record your account username and password because you will use it to log in through Simplicity Studio. Your account properties determine the notifications you will receive.
To review or change your notification subscriptions:
Log into the portal.
Click HOME to go to the portal home page.
Click the Manage Notifications tile.
Make sure the Software/Security Advisory Notices & Product Change Notices (PCNs) is checked and you are subscribed at minimum for your platform and protocol. Silicon Labs strongly recommends that you receive these notifications.
Click Save to save any changes.