NXP offers a comprehensive enablement of software and tools to help the designs reach the market faster and with a more robust product. The KW41Z is an excellent solution for designs that require concurrent communication on both a Bluetooth Low Energy network and an 802.15.4 based network such as Thread. This multi-protocol capability enables direct communication using Bluetooth Low Energy via a mobile device and participating in a mesh network for local and remote control/monitoring. Software protocol stacks and software design tools are one of the most critical things while selecting and developing a specific solution. NXP offers complete enablement for diverse IoT applications allowing faster development and quicker time-to-market. Wireless connectivity software stacks are free of charge and are posted online on the KW41Z, KW31Z, and KW21Z webpages. Wireless connectivity software is free to develop and royalty free.