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:
- Navigate to your IoT Central resource
- Go to IoT devices
- Select or create a device
- 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.
Related Blocks
Use these blocks for Azure integration:
- Azure Telemetry: Send telemetry messages to IoT Central
- Azure Command: Receive commands from the cloud
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