Device Types

This page provides a definition of various device types to assist our OEM partners in choosing the correct device type classification.

Device Type NameDescriptionFirstNet Eligible
Alarm / Alarm PanelAny commercial or residential alarm systemYes
Alarm Panel ModemAny modem built specifically for alarm panels with a valid TMA certificate.Yes (Note 1)
Camera – BodyAny camera primarily used on the bodyYes
Camera – DashAny camera primarily used for in-vehicle monitoringYes
Camera – SecurityAny camera primarily used for security monitoringYes
Camera – TrafficAny camera primarily used for city traffic monitoringYes
Camera – TrailAny camera primarily used for remote wildlife/game monitoringYes
Computer – HandheldAny connected computer that is primarily handheldYes
Computer – In VehicleAny connected computer that is primarily vehicle-mountedYes
Connected ButtonAny smart button which sends an event on a button pressYes
Digital SignageAny device primarily used for indoor or outdoor digital signage monitoring and controlYes
DroneAny connected droneYes
eBook ReaderAny connected eBookYes
Emergency PhoneAny device primarily used as an emergency phoneYes
GatewayAny device primarily used as a gateway for wired or wireless technologiesNo
Gateway – VehicleAny device primarily used in a vehicle as a gateway for wired or wireless technologiesYes
GPS Smart AntennaAny device primarily used as a smart GPS antennaYes
Handheld TerminalAny device primarily used as a handheld terminalYes
HandsetA device used primarily for voice communication.Yes
HotspotAny device primarily used as a WiFi hotspotYes
HVACAny device primarily connected to commerical/residential HVAC systemsYes
Lighting – IndoorAny device primarily used for indoor lighting monitoring/controlYes
Lighting – StreetAny device primarily used for outdoor lighting monitoring/controlYes
Medical TelematicsAny non-wearable healthcare telematics deviceYes
Meter – GasAny connected gas meterYes
Meter – Oil & GasAny connected meter used in oil & gas operationsYes
Meter – ParkingAn connected parking meterYes
Meter – PowerAny connected power meterYes
Meter – WaterAny connected water meterYes
Modem – SerialAny device primarily used as a non-USB serial gatewayNo
Modem – SocketAny embedded module that meets the CTIA definition of an “end device”No
Modem – USBAny device used for industrial USB modems intended to connect to devices other than laptop computers. No
Modem – USB ComputingAny device whose primary purpose is to provide connectivity to a single PC through direct connection to the USB port. Currently limited to Windows based Laptop and Tablets.Yes
mPERSAny device primarily used for personal emergency responseYes
OBD IIAny connected OBD II deviceYes
OtherAn IoT device type not covered in the types listedNo
Point of Sale Any device used in point-of-sale applicationsYes
POTSAny device primarily used as a POTS replacement/backupYes
Remote Control DeviceAny device primarily used for remote controlYes
Remote Monitoring DeviceAny device primarily used for remote monitoringYes
Robot Any connected robotYes
Router Any device primarily used as an ethernet routerYes
Rugged HandheldAny device primarily used as a handheld terminal that is considered ruggedizedYes
Sensor – CommercialAny connected sensor for commercial building monitoringYes
Sensor – EnvironmentalAny connected sensor for environmental monitoringYes
Sensor – IndustrialAny connected sensor for industrial monitoringYes
Smart Home – ApplianceAny connected commerical/residential applianceYes
Smart Home – Smoke DetectorAny connected commerical/residential smoke detectorYes
Smart Home – ThermostatAny connected commercial/residential thermostatYes
Smart TVAny connected TVYes
SpeakerAny connected speakerYes
TCU – Aftermarket InstalledAny telematics control unit for vehicles installed after vehicle manufactureYes
TCU – Factory InstalledAny telematics control unit for vehicles installed during vehicle manufactureYes
Tracking – AnimalAny device primarily used for tracking animalsYes
Tracking – AssetAny device primarily used for generic asset tracking Yes
Tracking – PeopleAsset tracker primarily used for tracking peopleYes
Tracking – VehicleAny device primarily used for vehicle tracking Yes
Vending TelemetryAny device primarily used for vending machine monitoring/controlYes
Wearable – FitnessAny wearable fitness monitorYes
Wearable – HealthAny wearable health monitorYes
Wearable – Smart GlassesAny wearable connected glassesYes
Wearable – Smart WatchAny wearable connected watchYes

Notes:
1: FirstNet Extended Primary users only. Must be approved by the FirstNet Eligibility Board with a Service Now record. The modems are only sold to alarm companies as part of an alarm system. These alarm companies must have a valid certification from The Monitoring Association (TMA). Device must include defined antenna (internal or external) and is built inside an enclosure (i.e., modem is not a standalone printed circuit board).