Real-time Mode

Real-time mode enables live data streaming to your dashboard widgets via WebSocket. When enabled, widgets update instantly as new telemetry data arrives from your devices.

Enabling Real-time Mode

Click the Real-time toggle in the dashboard action bar. When active:

• All widgets receive live data updates via WebSocket
• New data points appear on charts without manual refresh
• Value cards and gauges update instantly
• The time window selector is replaced with "Live" mode

How It Works

1. When you enable real-time mode, the dashboard establishes a WebSocket connection
2. The server streams telemetry events for all devices referenced by your widgets
3. Each widget processes incoming data and updates its display
4. The connection is maintained as long as the dashboard is open

Best Practices

• Use real-time mode for active monitoring — it increases server load compared to polling
• For historical analysis, disable real-time mode and use the time window selector
• Real-time mode works best with devices that send data at regular intervals
• If you have many widgets, consider splitting across multiple dashboards for better performance