Glossary

Plain-language explanations of the technical terms used across this site.

IP address

An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numerical identifier assigned to every device connected to a computer network, like a home address for your device.

LoRa

LoRa is short for "Long Range". It is a type of radio signal that sends small amounts of data over long distances using very little power.

APK

An APK is the file for an Android app, like a .exe on Windows. It lets you install the app directly on your phone, without going through an app store, which is useful when the store is blocked or the app isn't listed.