Device Templates
Device templates provide ready-made configurations for common IoT use cases. Instead of configuring fields, commands, and alerts from scratch, select a template and start collecting data immediately.
Using a Template
Section titled “Using a Template”- Go to Dashboard > Devices > Add Device
- Browse the template gallery or search by name
- Click a template to select it
- The device form opens with pre-filled settings
- Adjust the name and any settings, then create
You can also start from scratch by clicking Start from scratch at the bottom.
Built-in Templates
Section titled “Built-in Templates”| Template | Fields | Commands | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse Monitor | temperature, humidity, soil_moisture, light, co2 | - | Indoor farming |
| Irrigation Controller | soil_moisture, flow_rate, valve_state | valve_open, valve_close | Automated watering |
| Weather Station | temperature, humidity, pressure, wind_speed, rainfall | - | Weather monitoring |
| Livestock Tracker | gps_lat, gps_lon, temperature, activity_level | - | Animal tracking |
| Machine Vibration Monitor | vibration_x, vibration_y, vibration_z, rpm, temperature | - | Predictive maintenance |
| Power Meter | voltage, current, power, energy, power_factor | - | Energy monitoring |
| Cold Room Tracker | temperature, humidity, door_state, compressor_state | - | Cold chain monitoring |
| Basic Sensor Kit | temperature, humidity, light, button | led_on, led_off | Learning/prototyping |
| Water Tank Level | level_percent, volume_liters, flow_rate | - | Water management |
| GPS Asset Tracker | gps_lat, gps_lon, speed, battery | - | Fleet/asset tracking |
Each template includes:
- Pre-configured fields with display names and units
- Commands (where applicable)
- Suggested alert rules
- Code snippets for Arduino, MicroPython, Python, and Node.js
QR Code Setup
Section titled “QR Code Setup”Products from the SiliconWit Store include a QR code that links directly to the template setup page. Scan the QR code, log in, and your device is pre-configured.
Custom Templates (Business+)
Section titled “Custom Templates (Business+)”On Business plans and above, you can create custom templates from your existing device configurations:
- Go to Dashboard > Templates
- Click Create Template
- Define fields, commands, and settings
- Save as a private or public template
Private templates are visible only to you. Public templates can be used by any SiliconWit user.
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”- Adding Devices - Manual device setup
- ESP32 Setup - Connect an ESP32
- Store Overview - Browse hardware kits