Current Device List

This page contains a list of devices currently included in IoTSim along with a brief explanation. The devices listed here appear in the same order as in the software.

Pre-created devices

Router

The router is automatically created when a new file is created. This is because all of the IoT devices will communicate with the controller, and thus each other, through the Router.

Note: This device cannot be deleted from the layout.

Controller

The controller is automatically created when a new file is created. This is because the controller is required to control IoT devices and process the rules created in order to control devices.

Note: This device cannot be deleted from the layout.

Kitchen

Smoke Alarm

A smoke alarm detects the current smoke level in the environment. The smoke level will only be reported on screen if a smoke alarm is in the layout.

Window

Can be turned on or off (open or closed). A window can be used to reduce the smoke level when open. A window will decrease the smoke level by 2 every second.

Coffee Machine

Can be turned on or off. A coffee machine can make coffee when turned on.

Oven

Can be turned on or off. The oven can be used to increase the smoke level in the environment. An oven will increase the smoke level by 1 every second.

Security

Motion Sensor

Can be turned on or off. A motion sensor can be used to trigger other devices via controller rules.

Siren

Can be turned on or off. A siren will light up when turned on to cause an alert.

Heating

Temperature Sensor

A temperature sensor detects the current temperature in the environment. The temperature will only be reported on screen if a temperature sensor is in the layout.

AC Unit

Can be turned on or off. The AC unit can be used to cool the temperature of the environment. An AC unit will reduce the temperature by 2 every second.

Heater

Can be turned on or off. The heater can be used to heat the temperature of the environment. A heater will increase the temperature by 2 every second.

Fan

Can be turned on or off. The fan can be used to cool the temperature of the environment. A fan will reduce the temperature by 1 every second.

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