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ThingSpeak

by MathWorks · Since 1984
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Quick facts
VendorMathWorks
Year launched1984
StatusActive
Location1 Apple Hill Drive, Natick, MA 01760, US
Countries servedGlobal
Languages20
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierN/A
Free trialN/A
Contact salesYES

About ThingSpeak

ThingSpeak by MathWorks is a widely used Internet of Things (IoT) analytics platform designed to collect, visualize, and analyze live data streams in the cloud.

ThingSpeak by MathWorks is a widely used Internet of Things (IoT) analytics platform designed to collect, visualize, and analyze live data streams in the cloud. It is particularly known for its strong integration with MATLAB, enabling users to perform advanced data analysis, visualization, and algorithm development directly within the platform. The primary purpose of ThingSpeak is to provide an easy-to-use environment for IoT data ingestion, real-time monitoring, and application development. Key features include data collection via HTTP and MQTT protocols, real-time visualization dashboards, MATLAB analytics, and event-based triggers for automation.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Having MATLAB baked right in makes it incredibly easy to crunch numbers without moving data to another program.
  • It is a huge time-saver because you don’t have to waste hours setting up your own web servers.
  • The platform is very flexible, letting you pull in data from almost any device using standard web protocols.
  • Getting instant charts and graphs as soon as you send data helps you see what's happening immediately.
  • It provides a very stable and reliable environment that can grow alongside your project as it gets bigger.
Cons
  • If you aren't familiar with MATLAB, you might struggle to get the most out of the advanced features.
  • Relying entirely on a cloud service means your system won't work if your internet connection goes down.
  • While it’s great for prototyping, the interface might feel a bit basic for very complex commercial applications.
  • Depending on external cloud-to-cloud links adds another layer where things could potentially break or slow down.
  • It is heavily tied to the MathWorks ecosystem, which might feel restrictive if you prefer using other tools.

Features

Key features

MATLAB Integration

You can execute MATLAB code directly within the platform to perform advanced online data analysis and processing as information arrives.

Instant Visualizations

The service automatically generates real-time visual representations of data streams posted by your connected hardware.

Multi-Protocol Connectivity

It supports data transmission from any internet-connected device using either REST API or MQTT protocols.

Event-Based Alerts

You can configure sophisticated email notifications that trigger automatically based on specific data patterns or thresholds.

Cloud-to-Cloud Integrations

The platform links seamlessly with external networks like The Things Network and Particle.io to bridge sensor data over LoRaWAN and cellular paths.

Additional features

Data Aggregation

The software allows you to collect and group live data streams from multiple sources in a centralized cloud location.

Real-Time Visualization

It provides immediate graphical views of incoming data to help monitor system performance on the fly.

Online Data Analysis

You can process and evaluate information while it is being streamed using built-in analytical tools.

MATLAB Code Execution

The environment supports the use of professional mathematical computing scripts for sophisticated modeling and prediction.

REST API Support

This feature enables standard web-based communication for sending and receiving data between devices and the cloud.

MQTT Protocol

It offers a lightweight messaging transport specifically designed for efficient communication with low-power IoT sensors.

LoRaWAN/Cellular Connectivity

Integrated gateways allow data to reach the platform from remote locations via 4G, 3G, or long-range wide-area networks.

Automated Email Alerts

This tool sends out customized messages to keep you informed when your devices report critical status updates.

No Server Configuration

The platform manages the backend infrastructure so you can store data without setting up or maintaining web servers.

Prototyping Capabilities

It functions as a stable environment for developing and testing proof-of-concept IoT systems before full-scale deployment.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
20
Interface languages
10
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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