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Managing IoT Devices

IoT Devices sensors and devices include Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons, gateways, and other similar devices that enable positioning and wayfinding with high accuracy. Pointr’s platform integrates seamlessly with different IoT devices. Refer to our documentation for compatibility.

Pointr Cloud Dashboard lets you manage IoT devices right on your map. Easily view and update device data, tag locations with building info, and effortlessly track all device details.

For guidance on managing your IoT Devices, follow our step-by-step tutorial:

  1. On the Content page, access the IoT Devices page

    Access IoT Devices on the Content page

  2. Click on the Add new button to create a new IoT Device

  3. Add IoT Device details:

    • Major (required)
    • Minor (required)
    • UUID (required)
    • External Identifier (optional)
    • Define the device location (required): Use the Pin tool pin icon to drop a location on your map.

    Update IoT Devices metadata

    Note

    UUID/Major/Minor: In the iBeacon protocol, these values act like a beacon’s DNA, making each one unique. Major and Minor are numbers ranging from 1 to 65535. This system helps identify beacons in the Pointr Cloud platform. To learn more, check the supported format of UUID/Major/Minor.

  4. Right-click on the screen to finalize the location and end the editing process.

    Confirm IoT devices edit

  5. To update an IoT Device, follow these steps:

    • Search or Click: Select an IoT Device via the Filter bar or click directly on the map.
    • Quick Zoom: Use the Quick Locate tool quick locate icon for a close-up view
    • Clear Geometry: Remove the device mark using the Clear tool clear content icon, then use the Pin tool pin icon to set a new location.
    • Adjust Device Location: Use the Modify tool modify icon to drag the device to a new location.

  6. Right-click on the map to finalize your edits

  7. Click Save if you are satisfied with your changes

    Create an iot device gif

  8. Publish your new IoT Device before it can be used on the Pointr SDKs or REST API.

Removing an IoT Device:

  1. To delete the entire IoT Device and its metadata, access the Danger Zone and click Delete.

    Delete IoT devices

  2. A pop-up notification will appear. Click Yes, continue to delete the item, or click No, go back to cancel the request.

    Delete IoT devices confirm

    Warning

    Be careful when deleting content, as it is irreversible. Deleted content cannot be recovered, except in rare cases where manual recovery may be possible upon contacting Pointr.

Last update: October 10, 2023
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