Open Source IoT Projects

The Internet of Things (IoT) connects physical devices, sensors, and machines to networks so they can collect data, communicate, and respond to conditions. IoT systems help monitor equipment, automate buildings and industrial processes, track assets, and manage devices remotely. They often combine constrained hardware, wireless communication, edge computing, and cloud or local software, so reliability and security matter throughout the system lifecycle.

Open source IoT tools include device firmware, communication protocols, gateways, dashboards, data platforms, and remote management systems. When choosing a tool, consider hardware and network compatibility, security practices, documentation, license terms, maintenance activity, deployment requirements, and integration with existing systems. These tools are useful to developers, researchers, businesses, and hobbyists building connected devices or operating fleets of equipment, from small experiments to large deployments.