Get Started with Windows IoT

Download the tools and software you need to set up your board, build and explore Windows IoT

1. Get Windows 10 Hide

Make sure you are running the public release of Windows 10 (version 10.0.10240) or better. You can upgrade from here. If you are already running Windows 10, you can find your current build number by clicking the start button, typing "winver", and hitting enter.

2. Get Windows 10 IoT Core Dashboard Hide

Download Windows 10 IoT Core Dashboard

By downloading and using the Windows 10 IoT Core Dashboard you agree to the license terms and privacy statement for Windows 10 IoT Core Dashboard.

3. Next Steps Hide

There are several ways to get Windows 10 IoT Core onto your device. Select one of the following to continue:

I have a Starter Pack

I am setting up using NOOBS

I want to download and flash Windows 10 IoT Core on my blank micro SD card

Need help choosing a board?

Many boards run Windows 10 IoT Core. Compare the features to understand which board meets your needs.

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Arduino and Windows 10

Arduino and Windows 10 work together to help you make amazing projects - get started by clicking one of the links below. Our technologies support the Arduino Uno and Mega, as well as the new Arduino 101.

Arduino Wiring and UWP Lightning Providers

To enable the use of existing Arduino Wiring sketches on IoT Core devices, a project template for Arduino Wiring can now be used in Visual Studio. These projects make use of a direct memory mapped driver that offers high performance. Additionally, based on the same driver, a set of controller providers can be used in UWP apps to access GPIO, I2C and SPI controllers that offer high performance.

Get started using Arduino Wiring

Windows Remote Arduino

Windows Remote Arduino is an open-source Windows Runtime library which allows Makers to control an Arduino through a Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet connection. It enables developers to include Arduino sensors in their Windows projects, or even offload computationally expensive work from an Arduino to Windows. The Windows Remote Arduino library can be used with any WinRT languages (C++/CX, C# and JavaScript).

Get started using Windows Remote Arduino

View Windows Remote Arduino on GitHub

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Windows Virtual Shields for Arduino

Windows Virtual Shields for Arduino is an open-source library primarily for the Arduino UNO which communicates with an open-source Universal Windows application running on all Windows 10 devices, including Windows Lumia phones. The library exposes Lumia phones' sensors and capabilities to the an Arduino Wiring Sketch.

Get started using Windows Virtual Shield for Arduino

View Windows Virtual Shield for Arduino on GitHub