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First steps

In order to use iQConnect you need to get an iQConnect domain registered. After getting your domain registered you can create the admin account for your domain and start using the app.

1) Connecting networks​

The first thing you need to do is connect an IQRF network. To do so, after loging into iQConnect, head over to the Admin panel in the left navigation bar and in The Networks tab click on Add network. Then follow the instructions in the window. The Network name can be anything you want (non empty), the Gateway ID is the ID of your gateway, you can get this from the system panel on the gateway or on the gateway packaging. And the Network type is the type of your network:

  • IQRF (standard IQRF network), if your network is for lighting use this option,
  • IQAROS+ only select this if your network is IQAROS+ compatible (see packaging),
  • IQRF Bridge currently under development (not available).

Make sure you enter the MQTT connection details in your gateway correctly, including the protocol and port. And make sure to restart the IQRF Daemon service in your gateway after entering the MQTT details.

Note: If the network does not load immedietely, you may want to check your MQTT connection details and press the Synchronize button. Please be aware that there is a 2 minute cooldown before you can synchronize the network again.

After the network loads successfully, you can see your devices in the Devices tab and Lighting/Sensoric tabs depending on the type of your device.

2) Managing your network​

In order to distinguish your devices more easily, you can give them custom names in the Devices tab by clicking on the device and changing the name in the popup. You can also upload custom images for your devices by clicking the pencil icon next to the default image. Make sure to click save after applying your changes.

In the Devices tab you can see basic information about your devices. To change the information you see, click the filter button next to the refresh button in the top right and select which columns you want to see. You can filter by device type or network by opening the filter in the top right corner of the page.

3) Creating groups​

You can group your devices into groups in the Groups tab. This can be used to separate your sensors/lights based on their physical localtion (for example by floor/room) and then see their data/control them all at once.

First create a group by clicking the + button, give it a name and select the devices you want in your group. Note: one device can be in multiple groups at once. Make sure to click the Add button in the bottom right corner of the window. Once your group is created, you can see aggregated data of all the devices by clicking on the group and moving to the Data tab. There are multiple display modes available:

  • Sensor overview displays a matrix with latest min/max/avg data for all sensor types (the number after the sensor type indicates the number of sensors of this type in the group),
  • Sensor/Light chart displays a chart with all sensors/light in the group (you can change which sensor type is displayed using the Sensor type field).

If the group contains lights, you can control them in the Light control tab.