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IoT Device Control

# Seamless & Secure IoT Device Management

Build an IoT platform to effortlessly connect and manage your devices globally and in realtime

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![IoT Device Control](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F3c9bd340f1ca427aafb18408e41a51db)

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![INSTEON](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2Fa2856e1153034cb38d2c77eb8196f732)

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[![Climate Fieldview](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F076e8e22b71d44e0b389fe9c0e498176)](https://www.pubnub.com/customers/climate-llc/)

[![Qsic](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F4612f39d54f848698f578019e5741b0f)](https://www.pubnub.com/customers/climate-llc/)

Your challenge

## Connect, monitor, and manage IoT devices in realtime while maintaining security and scalability.

For the IoT industry, ensuring data security and privacy through robust encryption and secure authentication is paramount, while achieving seamless interoperability among diverse devices and platforms remains complex. Scalability is critical as networks of connected devices grow exponentially, necessitating efficient device management and real-time processing capabilities with low latency.

While addressing these challenges, several critical questions frequently arise for IoT developers and operational teams, often presenting complex problems that require innovative solutions. These include:

![](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F424c3adc12a84d749d62e65b9b8d0195)

## Is the solution compatible with the software, IoT devices, and services we use, and can it scale to manage a large number of devices efficiently?

PubNub's real-time communication platform seamlessly integrates with your existing software, IoT devices, and services, ensuring full compatibility. Our robust infrastructure is designed for scalability, allowing you to manage and monitor a large number of devices efficiently. PubNub ensures dependable, real-time data and control for your entire IoT ecosystem.

![](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2Fefe6210ef83a47759a695e641e18273f)

## How are data collection, storage, and analysis handled, and what measures are in place to secure the device data transmitted and stored by the solution?

![](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F96d1bf864e924529b529efda64157fcd)

## Are there real-time monitoring and alerts?

![](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F840970d219164166abc4defdd6851bbf)

## Can devices be managed, and things like firmware updates be done remotely?

![](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2Fb7e24e076d0841d884d9d10c1fc18b33)

## How are user access control and permissions managed?

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## Realtime IoT device access and monitoring made simple

![](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F0c6c1f3a3e054a79839620263ed04fd9)

## Control Smart Homes

Create remote access to smart home sensors like thermostats, entertainment systems, door locks, & more

![](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F7237d2263925405ea88925de61a6dc3c)

## Manage IoT Ecosystems

Manage IoT ecosystems like sprinklers, climate monitoring, buildings, cities, & anything else you want connected (and easily add new devices)

![](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F46c90defb0714b229c41b4f183e18cd5)

## Real-Time Dashboards

Publish IoT data on what is happening in real-time for any industry requiring in-the-moment visibility

![](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F823c34fc29bf4064a64cd06ce3dad791)

## Data Streaming from Sensors

Receive real-time data from sensors to understand the health of your individual devices quickly

![](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2Fdb4681b59842464990cd07e1a4d44b68)

## Integration & Optimization

Integrate other data sources to optimize IoT performance, enable automation, & expand capabilities

![](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F500fd7b1c9d14bdbafb7eb5b91c787a1)

## Real-time Alerts & Notifications

Start troubleshooting quickly to resolve device issues and vulnerabilities with real-time alerts and notifications sent to your mobile device

Demo

## Manage your distributed portfolio of IoT device groups, either built into an existing product created by your development team or integrated with third-party sensors.

![](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F18105c7b5e8d4fe1bec7209dfee10623?width=1120)

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FEATURES

## Why PubNub?

IoT device developers look to PubNub for reliable, real-time communication and seamless integration for scalable IoT solutions.

![Realtime Messaging](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F25f26e9b853946358c7beece116bcee4)

## Realtime Messaging

Real-time messaging for instantaneous device communication

[![Serverless Computing](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F63bc98e97f904294911a258a749ec0ae)\
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**Serverless Computing** \
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Functions for serverless computing in response to events](https://www.pubnub.com/products/functions/)

![Device Status Monitoring](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F5b6361d66cdb4f4180315649737964b3)

## Device Status Monitoring

Device status detection & reporting (Presence)

![Edge Messaging](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2Fcaa7baeeadff4618909f31eda602d3f9)

## Edge Messaging

Edge messaging network & edge computing for low latency & high availability

![IoT Device Management](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F21456d8b7ec4445e89e9de0ffd8eeebd)

## IoT Device Management

Device configuration, provisioning, & management

![PubNub Insights](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F1a05d21a366542df9d9b6ab3cfee8a00)

## PubNub Insights

PubNub Insights for device behavior monitoring, metrics for analysis, & more

![Signal Routing](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2Fadd974f04f534902939c83a0336d1ec4)

## Signal Routing

Signal routing to reduce latency & enhance IoT system responsiveness

![Multi-protocol Support](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2Fdcbd238c37784bf0b87577b23ce59eff)

## Multi-protocol Support

Multi-protocol support for integration & ensuring interoperability & compatibility

[Case Studies\
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**Customers** \
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These customers use PubNub to connect & control IoT devices in realtime.\
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![Climate LLC (Bayer Crop Science)](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F076e8e22b71d44e0b389fe9c0e498176)\
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Climate LLC uses PubNub to deliver real-time data across its digital farming platform.\
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![Qsic](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F5d35b00dd802414ea57cd52a32eda86f)\
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Qsic uses PubNub for controlling and monitoring IoT devices in their smart speakers.\
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![Happiest Baby (SNOOMSmart Sleeper)](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F0b3e1f162c0b4b6486fce67305901c36)\
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PubNub handles almost all communication between SNOO’s backend, mobile app, & bassinet.](https://www.pubnub.com/customers/?filter-use-case=Telemedicine)

## What IoT device control use cases can we help you with?

[![Internet of things , iot , smart home , kitchen , network connect concept. Human hand holding white phone, smart home application to count power usage](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2Fc46ac7a1598d43b995c8c75eb69e8d1b)\
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Real-time device monitoring](https://www.pubnub.com/company/contact-sales/)

[![Person touching a button on smart home dashboard interface to control connected devices and set up automation technology. Using smart assistant to use and configurate home devices. Virtual screen HUD](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F3d3c1cc27efc4b648ade555baedc39ae)\
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IoT Device control & commands](https://www.pubnub.com/company/contact-sales/)

[![Digital internet network iot Smart logistics Warehouse management innovative software in computer supply chain distribution export order package shipment stock box ai computer check smart factory](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F35af139dc48440c991ab514772916737)\
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Event-driven triggers & alerts](https://www.pubnub.com/company/contact-sales/)

[![Blue high-tech tone of cityscape connected line with wifi sign](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F353e2c9c2efe42339785dd57addf32c1)\
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Edge messaging & computing](https://www.pubnub.com/company/contact-sales/)

[![Internet of Things and Smart city concept. Smart things icons mesh on city traffic night background](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2F4ce4ec94a78e4a0eb2742d7195fd1bf5)\
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Seamless scalability for Internet of Things deployments](https://www.pubnub.com/company/contact-sales/)

[![agriculture technology concept man Agronomist Using a Tablet Internet of things report](https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F0ee4d50ccdc943eda308d1099e2b1915%2Fbdf4d47f2b57434bbdf38e41962b2517)\
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