IoT applications are typically embedded applications running on connected devices. This section focuses on how IoT Monitoring can collect and report data for the most common categories of IoT applications.

In the tabs below, you can view these IoT app categories and see how a typical example of each would use the three supported IoT Monitoring events to report data.

This category of IoT apps process orders, payments, and manage product inventory. Examples include point of sale (PoS) devices, smart shelves, and gateways (local servers that aggregate information within certain geography/region).

IoT apps in this category enable users to seamlessly experience media content across different devices. An IoT app on a set-top box (STB) can quickly change the channel/content based on what the user was watching or listening to on their computer or phone.

Because automotive head units are often computers, IoT apps are used to manage user subscriptions and monitor the user experience.

These IoT apps improve the security as well as reduce the energy and maintenance costs of intelligent buildings and smart homes. Examples include home security devices and smart thermostats, smart keyless locks, and smart lights.

This category of IoT apps monitors and improves the travel experience. You can find IoT apps used in airport kiosks, luggage tracking devices, and embedded in cabin seats to monitor passenger comfort.