The Buildstorm Android application is designed to showcase the core functionalities of the ESP32 ThingsBoard IoT Platform, which include:
- Device Provisioning: This feature allows users to seamlessly register devices, simplifying on-field deployment for commercial and industrial IoT applications.
- Telemetry Updates: Users can visualize real-time telemetry data, providing insights into device performance and status.
- Attribute Management: This feature enables users to control and manage the devices.
- Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates: Devices can be updated without requiring an internet connection, ensuring timely and convenient updates for improved functionality and security.
App Installation:
- To install the application on your Android device, use the provided APK file.
- Upon launching the mobile app for the first time, you will be prompted to grant permissions for ‘Location and Bluetooth Access.’ Kindly provide the necessary permissions.
Prerequisites:
- Ensure a stable internet connection is available on the mobile device.
- Enable Bluetooth functionality on the mobile device.
- Maintain a direct line-of-sight range of up to 10 meters between the ESP32 and the mobile device.
- Utilize 2.4GHz WiFi connectivity, ensuring both SSID and password are under 30 characters in length.
Procedure
ThingsBoard Login Page
- Enter your ThingsBoard Cloud ‘Email’ and ‘Password’ to log in to the account.
ThingsBoard Configuration
- To Set the ThingsBoard Configuration, click on the ‘More’ ☰ and select ‘Configure ThingsBoard’ option.
- In the ThingsBoard Configuration page Set your ‘Provision Device Key’ and ‘Provision Device Secret’.
Device Selection
- Click on the ‘+’ icon to provision a new device.You shall see a loading screen. Wait till it completes the scanning of available BLE devices.
- Select your ESP32 device from the displayed list.
Configuring Wifi and Registering the Device
- The app will retrieve the available Wifi list from the ESP32 device.
- Select your SSID from the dropdown menu and input the password.
- Click ‘Connect’ to proceed, followed by choosing ‘Register’ on the subsequent page to complete the process.
Device List
- To view the devices already registered, tap on ‘List’ in the bottom navigation bar.
- Tap on the device to access its details.
- Click on ‘+ Provision’ in the bottom navigation bar to add a new device.
Device Insights
- Explore detailed device information on this page.
- Easily update your WiFi credentials by choosing ‘Update WiFi’ a seamless way to keep your ESP32 device connected.
- For a clean slate, the ‘Delete Device’ feature not only removes the device but also wipes all its configuration data from the ESP32 device.
Telemetry
- In the bottom menu, select the ‘TELEMETRY’ option.
- Here, you can see the latest values of the telemetry and timestamps directly from the cloud.
Attributes
- In the bottom menu, select the ‘ATTRIBUTES’ option.
- Click the ‘Shared’ button to view the shared attributes page.
- Click the ‘Client’ button to view the client attributes page.
2.2.9 Shared Attributes
- On the Shared Attributes page, edit the ‘Value’ of a ‘Key’ and
click ‘UPDATE’ to publish it to the cloud. - Once it is updated in the cloud, you can see the same updated values on this value section.
Client Attributes
- On the Client Attributes page, you can see the latest client ‘Value’ of a ‘Key’ directly from the cloud.
Try it out
Try out the provisioning and other ThingsBoard examples such as telemetry, attributes, and OTA (Over-The-Air) updates on our IDF and Arduino-based platforms listed below.
Please take a look at the Thingsboard IoT Mobile App User manual video demonstration.
Check out the comprehensive ThingsBoard demo playlist showcasing telemetry, attributes, OTA updates, and real-time use cases from Buildstorm.
Licensing and Custom Solutions
If you’re looking for a customized solution, reach out at hello@buildstorm.com