The Internet of Things (IoT) is all around us. For embedded development engineers, embarking on a new IoT design requires strict attention to multiple factors such as power consumption, sensing capabilities, and wireless connectivity. Time-to-market pressures exacerbate the situation. IoT development kits offer a viable and convenient prototyping platform on which to base a design. However, the capabilities of IoT development kits vary considerably, so careful attention to the application requirements and the kits’ features and abilities is needed. This article highlights some of the many considerations involved in selecting an IoT development kit for a new design.