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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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