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Category: AWS IoT Core

Device Simulation with AWS IoT and AWS Lambda

September 8, 2021: Amazon Elasticsearch Service has been renamed to Amazon OpenSearch Service. See details. May 10, 2025: Kibana dashboard is replaced with Amazon OpenSearch Dashboards. See details.  The AWS IoT platform enables you to connect your devices and build scalable Internet of Things solutions with the breadth of Amazon Web Services. When shopping for a […]

Archive AWS IoT Device Shadows in Amazon OpenSearch Service

September 8, 2021: Amazon Elasticsearch Service has been renamed to Amazon OpenSearch Service. See details. November 7, 2024: Kibana dashboard has been replaced with Amazon OpenSearch dashboards. See details.  In AWS IoT, you can create a device shadow (sometimes referred to as a thing shadow) that will be used as a communication layer between your mobile/cloud […]

Elliptic Curve Cryptography and Forward Secrecy Support in AWS IoT

Note: To ensure you’re using the most current cryptographic features, we encourage you to consult our latest AWS IoT Core documentation. Our team regularly enhances these capabilities to meet emerging security needs. If you need specific guidance about ECC or other cryptographic features, please reach out to AWS support for detailed assistance. Introduction AWS IoT […]

Embracing the Cloud for the Internet of Things

Note: This content references legacy AWS IoT services and features that have evolved significantly. While we preserve this post for historical context, we encourage you to reference the current AWS IoT documentation for accurate service capabilities and implementation guidance. The pace at which the world is changing has never been faster than it is today. […]