Azure IoT Hub
Azure IoT Hub is a managed service for secure, scalable device-to-cloud and cloud-to-device communication. · Azure · APIs & integration
Overview
Azure IoT Hub provides a managed, scalable platform for connecting, monitoring, and managing IoT devices with secure cloud integration and basic messaging features.
Good fit
Use when you need to prototype or test IoT solutions with basic device connectivity and messaging at no cost.
- prototyping
- learning
- small-scale IoT projects
Not a fit
Avoid if you require advanced security, high message throughput, or production-grade SLAs.
- need high throughput
- require advanced security
- production SLAs
Quickstart · 5 steps
- Sign in to the Azure portal.
- Create a new IoT Hub using the Free tier.
- Register a device identity in the IoT Hub.
- Download the device connection string.
- Send test telemetry from your device or simulator.
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