Sending Data to ControlCom Connect
ControlCom Connect provides multiple methods for sending data from your IoT devices to the platform. Choose the method that best fits your device capabilities and integration requirements.
Guides
MQTT Protocol
Send data using the MQTT protocol, ideal for IoT devices that need persistent connections and real-time communication.
Learn how to connect your devices using MQTT, including broker details, authentication, payload formats, and best practices.
HTTP API
Send data using the HTTP API, perfect for devices that cannot maintain persistent connections or systems that prefer HTTP.
Discover how to use our HTTP API endpoints, authentication methods, payload formats, and implementation best practices.
Choosing the Right Method
When deciding which method to use for sending data to ControlCom Connect, consider the following factors:
MQTT is ideal when:
- You need real-time, bidirectional communication
- Your devices maintain persistent connections
- You want to minimize bandwidth usage
- You need quality of service (QoS) options
- You're working with resource-constrained IoT devices
HTTP is ideal when:
- Your devices connect intermittently
- You're integrating with existing HTTP-based systems
- You need simple, stateless communication
- You're working with devices behind firewalls that block MQTT ports
- You prefer a request-response model
Both methods support the same data formats and variable types, ensuring consistent data handling regardless of the transmission protocol you choose.
For more information about how data is processed and stored in ControlCom Connect, see our Variables documentation.