The Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C6 is the 8th member of the XIAO family, bringing advanced wireless connectivity and native Matter support to the thumb-sized form factor that makers and product developers have come to rely on. Built around the ESP32-C6 SoC from Espressif, this board combines Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0 (LE), and IEEE 802.15.4 radio connectivity, enabling Zigbee and Thread protocols — and making it a perfect fit for Matter-compliant smart home applications .
At its core, the ESP32-C6 features dual 32-bit RISC-V processors: a high-performance (HP) core running up to 160 MHz for demanding tasks, and a low-power (LP) core clocking up to 20 MHz for always-on sensor monitoring and peripheral management . The chip integrates 512KB SRAM and 4MB Flash on-chip, providing ample space for IoT control scenarios and smart home applications .
Native Matter support is a standout feature. With its enhanced wireless connectivity, the XIAO ESP32C6 enables you to build Matter-compliant smart home projects that achieve true interoperability across different ecosystems . Whether you are integrating with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, or SmartThings, the ESP32C6 provides the foundation for seamless cross-platform compatibility.
Security is built into the chip. The ESP32-C6 brings enhanced encrypted-on-chip security features including secure boot, encryption, and Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), ensuring your smart home projects remain protected .
Power efficiency is exceptional. The board offers four working modes with a deep sleep current as low as 15 µA, making it ideal for battery-powered devices that require extended operational life . An onboard lithium battery charge management chip supports 3.7V LiPo batteries, allowing standalone battery-powered operation .
The XIAO ESP32C6 maintains the classic thumb-sized 21 × 17.8mm form factor with single-sided mounting, making it perfect for space-constrained projects such as wearables and compact IoT devices . An onboard ceramic antenna provides up to 80m BLE/Wi-Fi range, with an RF switch allowing seamless toggling to an external U.FL antenna when extended range is needed .
The board is supported by Arduino IDE, PlatformIO, and MicroPython, with extensive community libraries and examples . It also integrates seamlessly with mainstream cloud platforms including ESP Rain Maker, AWS IoT, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud .
Whether you are building a secure smart home controller, a low-power sensor node, a wearable device, or a production-ready IoT product, the Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C6 provides a powerful, secure, and exceptionally compact foundation. It is suitable for individual makers, students, and businesses purchasing in bulk for product development or educational programs.
Features
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Dual RISC-V Processors — High-performance core at 160 MHz, low-power core at 20 MHz for efficient multitasking
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Enhanced Connectivity — Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0 (LE), and IEEE 802.15.4 for Zigbee and Thread protocols
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Native Matter Support — Build Matter-compliant smart home projects with true cross-platform interoperability
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Security Encrypted on Chip — Secure boot, encryption, and Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) for protected deployments
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Ultra-Low Power Consumption — Deep sleep current as low as 15 µA with lithium battery charge management
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Thumb-Sized Form Factor — 21 × 17.8mm single-sided mount design, ideal for wearables and space-constrained projects
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Outstanding RF Performance — Onboard ceramic antenna with 80m BLE/Wi-Fi range, plus RF switch for external U.FL antenna
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Rich Interfaces — 1× UART, 1× LP_UART, 1× IIC, 1× LP_IIC, 1× SPI, 11× GPIO (PWM), 7× ADC, 1× SDIO
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Seamless Cloud Integration — ESP Rain Maker, AWS IoT, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud
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Broad Development Support — Arduino IDE, PlatformIO, and MicroPython compatible
Technical Specifications
| # | Parameter | Specification |
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| 1 | Processor | ESP32-C6 SoC, dual 32-bit RISC-V (HP: 160 MHz; LP: 20 MHz) |
| 2 | Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0 (LE), Zigbee, Thread (IEEE 802.15.4) |
| 3 | On-chip Memory | 512KB SRAM & 4MB Flash |
| 4 | Interfaces | 1× UART, 1× LP_UART, 1× IIC, 1× LP_IIC, 1× SPI, 11× GPIO (PWM), 7× ADC, 1× SDIO |
| 5 | Power Input | Type-C: 5V; BAT: 3.7V |
| 6 | Deep Sleep Current | Approximately 15 µA |
| 7 | Dimensions | 21 × 17.8 mm |
| 8 | Working Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
