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Meshtastic text device
LilyGO · T-Echo 915 MHz
Sends short text messages to neighbours with no phone signal or internet.
Amazon listing: “LILYGO T-Echo Meshtastic LoRa SX1262 Wireless Module 915MHz TTGO Development Board NRF52840 GPS RTC NFC Arduino with BME280 Pressure Sensor”. Checked on Amazon on November 3, 2026.
Part of: Neighbourhood Comms add-on
What it does
- 915 MHz US band
- Built-in GPS
- Low power
- Pairs with your phone
How to set it up
- Charge it.
- Install the Meshtastic app on your phone.
- Pair over Bluetooth.
- Set the region to US.
- Send a test message to a neighbour.
Storing and looking after it
Charge every 3 months.