Abstract: A modular hardware platform for detecting and monitoring a plurality of non-internet enabled peripheral devices, where each peripheral device communicates using one of a plurality of communications protocols. The modular platform includes a processor for acting as a bridge between one or more communication modules and each of the peripheral devices. The processor is configured translate the wired communication protocols of the peripheral devices to the wireless communication protocols of the communication modules to enable communication with a network server or a mobile device. The communications modules can include a LoRaWAN communication module for enabling communication between the modular platform and the network server; and a BLE module for enabling communication between the modular platform and the mobile device.