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Azure IoT Central

Azure IoT Central integration provides seamless connectivity between your AppBlocks devices and Microsoft Azure cloud services. This enables enterprise-grade device management, telemetry, and cloud-to-device messaging.

Overview​

The Azure feature allows your devices to:

  • Send telemetry data to Azure IoT Central
  • Receive cloud-to-device commands
  • Utilize device twins for state management
  • Integrate with Azure Stream Analytics and other services
  • Enable Azure IoT Central applications

Configuration​

Configure Azure IoT Central connection with these properties:

  • Connection String: Device connection string from Azure Portal
  • Device ID: Unique identifier for your device
  • IoT Central Hostname: Your IoT Central endpoint
  • Shared Access Key: Authentication key

Connection String​

Obtain your device connection string from Azure Portal:

  1. Navigate to your IoT Central resource
  2. Go to IoT devices
  3. Select or create a device
  4. Copy the primary connection string

Linking to Settings​

Azure properties can be linked to settings, allowing secure credential management and device provisioning without code changes.

Use these blocks for Azure integration:

Telemetry​

Send device data to Azure IoT Central for:

  • Real-time monitoring dashboards
  • Historical data analysis
  • Alerts and notifications
  • Machine learning models
  • Business intelligence integration

Cloud-to-Device Commands​

Receive commands from Azure to:

  • Control device behavior remotely
  • Update configuration settings
  • Trigger maintenance operations
  • Respond to automated rules

Security​

Azure IoT Central provides:

  • TLS/SSL encrypted connections
  • Per-device authentication
  • Token-based security
  • Certificate-based authentication options

Integration with Azure Services​

Connect your devices to:

  • Azure Stream Analytics: Real-time data processing
  • Azure Functions: Serverless event handling
  • Azure Logic Apps: Workflow automation
  • Power BI: Data visualization
  • Azure IoT Central: Complete IoT solution

Use Cases​

Common Azure IoT Central scenarios:

  • Industrial equipment monitoring
  • Smart building automation
  • Remote asset tracking
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Energy management systems

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