diff --git a/meshtastic/mesh.proto b/meshtastic/mesh.proto
index 44888e9..7206f4a 100644
--- a/meshtastic/mesh.proto
+++ b/meshtastic/mesh.proto
@@ -870,6 +870,11 @@ enum HardwareModel {
    */
   TDISPLAY_S3_PRO = 126;
 
+  /*
+   * Heltec Mesh Node T096 board features an nRF52840 CPU and a TFT screen.
+   */
+  HELTEC_MESH_NODE_T096 = 127;
+
   /*
    * ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    * Reserved ID For developing private Ports. These will show up in live traffic sparsely, so we can use a high number. Keep it within 8 bits.