Mini
MINI
Meshium Mini
Compact bridge for communication and sensor events.
Current working prototype.
- Receives nearby BLE sensor events
- Forwards sensor events over LoRa
- Supports quick-access alerts
- Additional relay functions are a future direction
Local-first communication layer
Local communication for people, devices and sensors.
Meshium creates a local-first communication layer for small but important messages — without requiring the internet or cloud as the mandatory path.
Working prototype demonstrated with local phone-to-phone messaging, BLE sensors, LoRa communication and local device control.
Approved on KickstarterLaunching August 20, 2026
Local firstCloud optionalBLE + LoRaNo SIM required
PHONE A
BLE
NODE 001
LoRa ↔NODE 002
PHONE B
LOCAL FIRST
Current prototype
Working today — not just a concept
The current Meshium prototype already demonstrates real communication between phones, Meshium hardware, BLE sensors and local devices.
Follow on KickstarterWorking today
- ✓Phone-to-phone local messaging
- ✓Phone → BLE → Meshium Node
- ✓Node-to-Node LoRa communication
- ✓BLE Motion Sensor events
- ✓BLE SOS Button events
- ✓Meshium Mini sensor forwarding
- ✓Motion alert in the Meshium App
- ✓SOS alert in the Meshium App
- ✓Meshium Watch prototype functions
- ✓Local Shelly smart plug integration
- ✓Diagnostic firmware logs
- ✓GPS and battery status testing
Sensors: working and planned
Only the Motion Sensor and SOS Button are shown as working sensor prototypes. Other sensor types are future integration targets.
Working today
- ✓BLE Motion Sensor
- ✓BLE SOS Button
Planned integrations
BLE Water Leak SensorBLE Door SensorSoil Moisture SensorOutdoor Motion SensorUV SensorTemperature & Humidity SensorAir Quality SensorWater Level Sensor
The problem
We are connected everywhere — until we are not.
Modern communication depends on cell towers, the internet, and a working SIM card. The moment any of them disappear, the conversation stops. Meshium is built for the moments in between — and for everything beyond the grid.
Mobile networks are not always there
Crowded events, remote trails, basements, mountains, disasters — coverage drops exactly when people need to reach each other.
Messengers need internet
WhatsApp, Signal, iMessage — they all stop the moment your data connection does. There is no fallback for the people closest to you.
Walkie-talkies feel stuck in the past
Classic radios are not private, not app-based, and not built for the way modern users communicate every day.
Central infrastructure can fail
Outages, congestion and overloaded networks expose how fragile centralised communication has become.
The solution
Your own private communication network.
Meshium combines a dedicated app, custom firmware, purpose-built hardware and a private protocol into a single ecosystem. Together they form a self-expanding mesh that lets people communicate independently — at home, outdoors, in the field, or when central networks are down.
Relay without reading is a core security design goal. Meshium is being designed so relay devices can forward encrypted traffic without requiring access to private message content; the production model is still in development.
Works without mobile networks
Communicate where there is no cellular signal at all.
Works without internet
No WiFi, no data plan, no central server required to talk to people nearby.
No SIM card
Your Meshium device is the network — there is nothing to register, nothing to top up.
No monthly fees
Buy the hardware once. The network keeps working as long as you do.
Relay functions are expanding
Current prototypes validate message forwarding; the complete production relay model remains in development.
One ecosystem: app, firmware, hardware, protocol
Meshium is designed end-to-end as a single integrated product — not a fork or clone of another project.
How it works
From your phone to theirs — without the internet.
Meshium is designed to feel as simple as a normal messenger, while running on a completely independent communication layer.
- 01
Connect via Bluetooth
Your phone pairs with a Meshium device over BLE — no SIM, no setup wizards, no accounts to register.
- 02
Encrypted on your device
Messages are encrypted locally before they ever leave your phone or your Meshium device.
- 03
Relayed across the mesh
The prototype transports compact messages across nearby Meshium nodes. The production relay security model is still in development.
- 04
Delivered privately
The recipient receives the message through their own Meshium device, where it is decrypted and shown in the app.
Phone A→BLE→Meshium Node DUS-001→LoRa→Meshium Node DUS-002→BLE→Phone B
BLE Sensor→Meshium Mini→LoRa→Meshium Node→BLE→Phone
Local firstMeshium Gateway → optional cloud or wider integrations
A self-expanding network
Every new device makes the network stronger.
Meshium is a local communication layer designed to grow with its community. Current prototypes validate key device and message paths; additional relay functions and larger deployments remain part of the development direction.
- Built for families, neighbourhoods, events, outdoor groups and companies.
- Designed to grow organically — no central operator, no per-user licensing.
- Add a node to your home, your campsite, or your workplace and extend the mesh.
- Coverage scales with adoption, not with infrastructure spending.
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Security architecture
Designed to protect private communication beyond today’s threats.
Meshium’s security architecture is built into the foundation of the system — app, firmware, hardware and protocol — instead of being added on top. The goal is a future-ready design that can evolve as cryptography itself evolves.
Post-quantum architecture in development
Designed for the post-quantum era
Post-quantum cryptography concepts are part of the future-ready security direction. The complete production implementation is still under development.
Relay without reading is a design goal
Meshium is being designed so relay devices can forward encrypted traffic without requiring access to private message content.
Encrypted communication
Production encryption and key handling are being developed and will be tested before release.
Device identity
Cryptographic device identity is part of the production security architecture currently in development.
Signed firmware updates (planned)
Firmware updates are planned to be cryptographically signed, so devices can verify the authenticity of every update.
Independent audits planned
Independent security audits are planned before final release. Security is treated as a core design goal, not a marketing claim.
The complete production cryptographic implementation is still under development and will be tested before release. An independent security review is planned.
Working today
- Local-first communication
- Device communication
- Compact messages
- BLE and LoRa
- Local message transport
In development
- Complete production security architecture
- Post-quantum cryptography integration
- Relay without reading for production
- Signed firmware workflow
- Security hardening
Planned
- Independent security review and audit
Product family
One ecosystem. Local-first by design.
Mini, Node, Gateway and the Meshium App cover different roles. Working capabilities and future design goals are labelled separately.
Node
NODE
Meshium Node
Extends local communication outdoors and in sensor deployments.
Current working prototype.
- LoRa communication
- BLE app connection
- Sensor and message forwarding
- GPS, battery and local smart-device tests
Gateway
GATEWAY
Meshium Gateway
Aggregation and optional connectivity point.
Future design direction.
- Aggregates local Meshium traffic
- Cloud connectivity is optional
- Designed for wider integrations
- Not required for local communication
App
APP
Meshium App
A clean, modern interface for an off-grid network.
Current prototype with additional functions in development.
- Automatic BLE connection to your device
- Chats, groups and device management
- Security status and network view
- Built-in SOS function
Wearable development
Meshium Watch — in development
The Meshium Watch is another part of the Meshium ecosystem currently under development.
Development PrototypeNot yet for sale
The current working prototype can already receive and display motion notifications.
The watch can also be used as a wearable SOS trigger while on the move.
This prototype is not yet available for sale and is not part of the current Kickstarter rewards.
We are continuing development and plan to add additional communication, safety and Meshium network functions before offering it as a future product.
Use cases
From personal use to future industrial applications.
Meshium is being developed with a path from personal and developer use toward larger sensor and industrial deployments.
Family
Stay reachable to the people you care about — even where there is no signal.
Camping
Reliable communication at the campsite, far from the nearest tower.
Hiking
Coordinate routes and check in with your group on the trail.
Neighbourhood
Build a private community network across your street or block.
Events
Keep teams in sync at festivals, races, conferences and gatherings.
Companies & sites
Coordinate construction sites, logistics and field crews without depending on cellular.
Makers & developers
Build on a real, modern off-grid platform with first-class developer access.
Backup & emergencies
A fallback channel when central infrastructure is down or overloaded.
Kickstarter — August 20
Approved and ready to launch on Kickstarter.
Our Kickstarter campaign has been approved and launches August 20, 2026. This approval is for the campaign and is not a technical certification of the product.
Follow the campaign for launch updates, rewards and transparent progress from prototype to product.
Prototype demonstration
See the working prototype
Two phones without Wi-Fi or mobile data. Two Meshium Nodes. Local messaging, sensor alerts, SOS and local device control.
Demo video ready for the final media file
Prototype demonstration recorded with real hardware and software in one continuous take.
Working hardware prototypes
Meshium currently has functional hardware prototypes used to validate the platform.
From prototype to ecosystem
The next steps cover firmware, app, security layer, testing and production-ready hardware.
Early access for backers
Kickstarter supporters will get early access to devices, firmware updates and the Meshium app.
Transparent roadmap
Backers receive regular development updates — wins, challenges and decisions, communicated openly.
Roadmap
A clear path from prototype to product.
Meshium is being built in phases. Each phase has a clear focus, and progress is shared openly with the community.
- Phase 101 / 07
Aug–Sep 2026
Kickstarter campaign — starts August 20.
- Phase 202 / 07
October 2026
Supplier checks and reward planning.
- Phase 303 / 07
Nov–Dec 2026
Firmware and app stabilization.
- Phase 404 / 07
January 2027
Small-batch preparation.
- Phase 505 / 07
Feb–Mar 2027
Testing and documentation.
- Phase 606 / 07
April 2027
Final preparation.
- Phase 707 / 07
May–June 2027
Estimated delivery.
For investors & partners
Why Meshium, and why now.
Meshium is being built as a long-term platform for private off-grid communication. The thesis is simple: as the world becomes more connected, the value of independent, community-owned communication grows with it.
A growing need for independent communication
Reliance on centralised infrastructure keeps growing — and so does the demand for private communication that does not depend on it.
An ecosystem, not a single device
Meshium combines hardware, firmware, app, security layer and a community-driven mesh network into one integrated platform.
Scalable product family
Mini, L1 and L2 cover entry, personal and pro use cases — with room for further specialised devices over time.
Designed for the post-quantum era
Post-quantum integration is a foundational development direction, with testing and review planned before release.
Possible future revenue streams
Long-term, Meshium can support a layered business model around the core hardware:
- Accessories
- Pro-tier devices
- Community nodes
- Business / enterprise versions
- App premium features
- Service & support packages for companies and events
These are directional possibilities, not commitments. The current focus is delivering a high-quality first product line and growing the network.
Talk to the team
We are open to conversations with strategic partners and early-stage investors.
How Meshium compares
A different category of communication.
Meshium is being built as its own integrated ecosystem, not as a fork or clone of another project. The table below sketches the design intent of Meshium against three common reference points.
| Capability | Meshium | Classic messenger app | Classic walkie-talkie | Other mesh / radio solutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requires internet | Varies | |||
| Requires SIM card | ||||
| App-based interface | Varies | |||
| Dedicated hardware | Varies | |||
| Automatic relays | Varies | |||
| Private end-to-end communication | Varies | Varies | ||
| Post-quantum security direction (in development) | Varies | |||
| Scalable, integrated ecosystem | Varies |
This comparison is illustrative and reflects design intent. Capabilities of other systems vary across vendors and versions; “other mesh / radio solutions” refers to general categories rather than any specific product.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Honest answers to the questions we hear most. If you have more, the team is happy to talk.
No. The local communication paths demonstrated by Meshium do not require internet access or a mandatory cloud connection. Optional wider connectivity can be provided through a Gateway where needed.
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Our Kickstarter campaign has been approved and launches August 20, 2026.
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