Amazon Sidewalk addresses the need for reliable, low-cost, and widespread connectivity for IoT devices. It offers a community network that enables devices to communicate without expensive cellular contracts or hardware. The service operates through gateways like Amazon Echo and Ring devices, allowing endpoints such as sensors and trackers to connect and transmit data. The Amazon Sidewalk Network Server manages device authorization and data routing.
AWS IoT Core integrates with Amazon Sidewalk to simplify device connectivity to cloud applications. It supports various protocols and enables secure provisioning and monitoring of devices. Amazon Location Service provides tracking features and maps for visualizing device locations. The service offers geocoding, geofencing, and asset tracking capabilities.
Amazon Sidewalk uses different radio types for connectivity, including Bluetooth Low Energy, FSK, and LoRa. Devices must be onboarded and registered before connecting to the network. Amazon Frustration Free Networking technology simplifies the onboarding process. Devices on the network roam seamlessly, making them suitable for asset tracking and dynamic use cases.
For asset tracking with Amazon Sidewalk, hardware should have BLE, FSK, and LoRa radios, along with location sensing technologies. The device provisioning process involves creating wireless device profiles and destinations in AWS IoT Core. Device certificates are generated using tools provided by Amazon Sidewalk.
Use cases for Amazon Sidewalk include pet and consumer asset tracking, rental equipment tracking, and automotive tracking. By leveraging the service, businesses can monitor assets in real-time, improve inventory management, and optimize operational efficiency. The solution can be scaled to broader logistics, transportation, and supply chain management use cases.
Authors Manny Sidhu, Ben Cooke, and Thomas Henley are experts in IoT and solutions architecture. They support developers and businesses in leveraging Amazon Sidewalk and related services for various applications. Follow workshops and resources provided by Amazon to explore the capabilities of Amazon Sidewalk and integrate it into your IoT solutions.
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