Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-C6 Development Board Supports Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5.0, Zigbee & Thread
The Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-C6 development board is a powerful yet compact solution for modern IoT and smart home projects.
Built on Espressif’s ESP32-C6 MCU, it supports advanced wireless connectivity including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, Zigbee, and Thread, making it highly versatile for Matter-compliant applications.
With its thumb-sized footprint and single-sided mount design, the board is ideal for space-constrained projects while still delivering strong performance.
Integrated chip-level encryption ensures secure operation, while seamless compatibility with popular IoT cloud platforms enables developers to bring products to market faster.
This ESP32 development board is a reliable choice for innovators looking to create next-generation connected devices.
Features:
Enhanced Connectivity: Includes 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5 (LE), and IEEE 802.15.4 radio connectivity, allowing you to use the Thread and Zigbee protocols.
Matter Native: Supports constructing Matter-compliant smart home projects through better connection and interoperability.
Security Encrypted on Chip: Powered by ESP32-C6, it delivers increased encrypted-on-chip security to your smart home projects through secure boot, encryption, and Trusted Execution Environment (TEE).
Outstanding radiofrequency performance: Has an on-board antenna with up to 80m of BLE/Wi-Fi range, while reserving an interface for external UFL antenna.
Power Consumption: Offers four working modes, including deep sleep mode at 15 μA, and supports lithium battery charge management.
Dual RISC-V Processors: Includes two 32-bit RISC-V processors, the high-performance CPU running up to 160 MHz, and the low-power processor clocking up to 20 MHz.
Classic XIAO Designs: Retains the classic XIAO designs of the thumb-size form factor of 21 x 17.8mm and single-sided mount, making it ideal for space-limited projects such as wearables.
Integration with popular cloud platforms: ESP Rain Maker, AWS IoT, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
Applications:
Secure and connected smart home that improves everyday living with automation, remote control, and more.
Space-limited and battery-powered wearables, thanks to their small size and low power consumption
Wireless IoT scenarios enable speedy, reliable data delivery.
Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-C6 Development Board Pinout Diagram
1. How to get started with the XIAO ESP32-C6 as an AIoT development board?
Connect your XIAO ESP32-C6 to a computer using a USB-C cable and install the ESP-IDF or Arduino IDE support via the Board Manager. This AIoT development board supports Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5.0, Zigbee, and Thread, enabling multi-protocol edge computing. Select the correct board profile and port before uploading your first sketch. The integrated RF front-end ensures strong signal performance across all wireless modes.
2. How to secure your projects using the Secure IoT development board?
The Secure IoT development board includes hardware-accelerated encryption (AES, SHA, RSA) and secure boot with flash encryption to protect firmware integrity. Use these features to safeguard data transmission in Smart home IoT module applications over Wi-Fi 6 or BLE 5.0. Always enable secure boot and disable JTAG in production to prevent physical tampering. This ensures end-to-end security for your connected devices.
3. How to program the Compact IoT development board for home automation?
You can program the Compact IoT development board using either the Arduino IDE or MicroPython, depending on your project’s complexity and real-time requirements. Leverage its Wi-Fi 6 and BLE 5.0 support to connect to home hubs or cloud platforms with low latency. The small form factor allows integration into wall switches, sensors, or smart plugs without sacrificing connectivity. Use deep sleep modes to extend battery life in wireless sensor nodes.
4. How to connect multiple smart devices using the Smart home IoT module?
The Smart home IoT module supports concurrent Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5.0, Zigbee, and Thread, allowing it to act as a central hub for heterogeneous device networks. You can bridge protocols—for example, relaying Zigbee sensor data over Wi-Fi to a cloud dashboard—using the AIoT development board as a gateway. This enables seamless interoperability between legacy and modern smart devices. Configure mesh networking via Thread or BLE for extended coverage and self-healing topologies.
1. What is the Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-C6 Development Board?
The XIAO ESP32-C6 is an incredibly versatile IoT development board that packs a huge amount of connectivity into a tiny package. It supports modern standards like Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0, as well as Zigbee and Thread. This makes it a perfect all-in-one solution for your AIoT projects and smart home IoT module ideas.
2. Can this board be used for wearable devices?
Yes, its incredibly small size and efficient power usage make this the perfect wearable IoT development board. You can easily embed it into clothing or small accessories to create smart fitness trackers, notification devices, or any other portable devices you can imagine.
3. Is the XIAO ESP32-C6 suitable for machine learning projects?
Absolutely! This powerful board can function as both an embedded machine learning board and a TinyML development board. This allows you to run lightweight AI models directly on the hardware. It is perfect for adding smart features like voice commands or gesture recognition to your projects.
4. How does the board ensure security in IoT applications?
The XIAO ESP32-C6 was designed with security in mind, making it a very secure IoT development board. It includes advanced on-chip security features like secure boot and hardware-accelerated encryption. This helps protect your devices and data in any smart home application.
5. What kind of applications can I build with this board?
The possibilities are nearly endless with this low-power IoT development board, from sophisticated AIoT applications to simple smart home IoT modules. Because it also works as a TinyML platform, you can explore the exciting world of edge AI. It is a fantastic board for both learning and creating finished products.
This product comes with a 1-year manufacturer warranty from the date of purchase, covering manufacturing defects only.
Warranty Void If:
The product shows signs of physical damage, mishandling, exposure to water/moisture, fire, natural calamities, unauthorized repairs, improper storage near heat or direct sunlight, or alteration in any way.