Devices
Devices
Manage physical IoT devices registered in the Sensorclouds platform
Devices represent physical IoT hardware - sensors, actuators, gateways - registered in Sensorclouds. Each device has a unique identity and MQTT credentials for secure communication.
Device Properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Human-readable identifier |
| Device Token | Unique token used as MQTT username |
| DevEUI | Unique device identifier |
| Connection Status | ONLINE / OFFLINE / UNKNOWN |
| Application | Which application this device belongs to |
| Device Profile | Configuration template applied |
| Firmware Version | Current firmware running on the device |
| Location | GPS coordinates (optional) |
| Last Seen | Timestamp of last communication |
Device Lifecycle
Every device moves through the same five stages, from registration to retirement.
Register
Create a device in an application and receive its MQTT credentials.
Connect
Configure the physical device with those credentials and connect over MQTT.
Monitor
View telemetry data, track device status, and manage the device from the dashboard.
Update
Push firmware updates to the device through OTA campaigns.
Decommission
Delete the device when it's no longer needed.