Get started with the XBee Smart Modem

This section describes how to connect the hardware in the XBee, and provides some examples you can use to communicate with the device.

You should perform all of the steps below in the order shown.

1. Identify the kit contents
2. Connect the hardware
3. Install and upgrade XCTU
4. Use one of the following methods to verify your cellular connection:
   • Connect to the Echo server
   • Connect to the ELIZA server
   • Connect to the Daytime server

Optional steps

You can review the information in these steps for more XBee connection examples and examples of how to use MicroPython.

1. Review additional connection examples to help you learn how to use the device. See XBee connection examples.
2. Review introductory MicroPython examples. You can use MicroPython to enhance the intelligence of the XBee to enable you to do edge-computing by adding business logic in MicroPython, rather than using external components.
   • Example: hello world
   • Example: Turn on an LED