Milesight WS101: the LoRaWAN® smart button for instant actions, scenes and SOS

Need a simple way to trigger lighting scenes, call for assistance or kick off automations without touching the BMS? The Milesight WS101 is a compact, battery-powered LoRaWAN® smart button with single, double and long-press actions. Stick it on a wall, keep it on a lanyard, or mount it by a doorway — it’s ready for wireless control, triggers and alarms across offices, schools, hotels and industrial sites. Indiottresource.milesight.com

Why facilities & IoT teams choose WS101

• Multiple press actions: single, double or long press — map each to a scene, device or alert. Built-in LED & buzzer confirm the press. resource.milesight.com

• Ultra-low-latency local control: Milesight D2D lets the button talk directly to compatible Milesight devices (no gateway hop) for instant response. resource.milesight.com+1

• Long-range, robust radio: LoRaWAN® Class A with up to 15 km line-of-sight range; EU868 profile for the UK. resource.milesight.com+1

• Tap-to-configure: NFC via Milesight ToolBox (iOS/Android) makes setup and cloning fast, ideal for bulk rollouts. resource.milesight.com

• Serious battery life: 1× 1650 mAh Li-SOCl₂ cell; typical life ~7–9.5 years depending on data rate and usage. resource.milesight.com

Buy in the UK: Order the WS101 Smart Button from INDIOTT — see live pricing on our product page. Indiott

Key specifications at a glance

• Press actions: single, double, long press

• Indicators: LED status + buzzer feedback

• Radio: LoRaWAN® Class A (OTAA/ABP), Milesight D2D; internal antenna; up to 15 km LOS

• Battery: 1× ER14335 1650 mAh Li-SOCl₂; approx. 9.5 yrs (SF7 EU868) / 7.7 yrs (SF10 EU868) at 1080-min interval & 10 presses/day

• Enclosure: 50 × 50 × 18 mm, 38.8 g, IP30, anti-flaming PC; white (scene) or red (SOS) button

• Mounting: screws, 3M tape, or lanyard
  (See the datasheet/user guide for full details.) resource.milesight.com+1

Best-fit UK applications (and how to deploy fast)

1) One-touch lighting & scene control

Assign single press to “On”, double press to “Off”, and long press to “After-hours.” With D2D, the WS101 can switch compatible Milesight relays/switches instantly — no round trip to the server. resource.milesight.com

2) Help/SOS buttons for reception, classrooms & lone workers

Use the red SOS variant to raise an alarm to your platform or to flash nearby lights via D2D as a local cue, while also sending a LoRaWAN® uplink for audit trails. resource.milesight.com+1

3) Service & cleaning requests

Place WS101 in meeting rooms: a press notifies FM to reset the room; a long press reports a fault. Battery life and NFC templating make scale easy. resource.milesight.com

Quick deployment checklist

1. Join method: Use OTAA on your EU868 LoRaWAN® network. resource.milesight.com

2. Configure in seconds: Use the Milesight ToolBox app (NFC) to set button actions, D2D key, and reporting interval; clone with templates. resource.milesight.com

3. D2D for zero-lag: Enable Milesight D2D and pair with compatible Milesight agents (switches/relays/panels). resource.milesight.com

4. Mounting: Stick with 3M tape or screw to a flat surface; or use the lanyard for portable use. resource.milesight.com

5. Battery budget: Expect multi-year life; heavier use or higher spreading factors reduce it — plan maintenance accordingly. resource.milesight.com

Frequently asked questions

What press types does it support?
Single, double and long press; each can trigger different actions, scenes or alerts. resource.milesight.com

Does it work without a gateway?
For local instant control, yes — via Milesight D2D to compatible devices. For cloud/app visibility, also send a LoRaWAN® uplink. resource.milesight.com

How big is it?
50 × 50 × 18 mm, 38.8 g — pocketable and easy to mount. resource.milesight.com