Communication Protocols in IoT Networks

Abstract

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a rapidly expanding domain where interconnected devices are deployed to gather and transmit data. Effective communication between these connected objects is fundamental to establishing robust IoT systems, exemplified by monitoring applications utilizing ESP8266 and FC28 sensors, with the Wi-Fi protocol serving as a crucial communication backbone. The Wi-Fi protocol plays a vital role throughout the lifecycle of IoT networks, facilitating efficient data transfer. Specifically, Wi-Fi is employed as the communication protocol between the ESP8266 and the Mobile App server, ensuring a dependable and high-speed connection for the exchange of environmental data measured by the FC28 sensor. A variety of communication technologies exist, each characterized by its unique coverage range, relevance, cost, and communication quality. Addressing the need for user-friendly control and energy optimization, we developed an intuitive Mobile application for remote management. This development leveraged an ESP8266 microcontroller, the Arduino IDE, and the Blynk platform, utilizing a Wi-Fi connection to transmit data to the Mobile app server. The results demonstrate accurate real-time measurements and a highly responsive Mobile interface.