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Zigbee2MQTT in 2026: Local Smart-Home Control over MQTT
Jul 8, 2026

Zigbee2MQTT in 2026: Local Smart-Home Control over MQTT

Explore how to run Zigbee2MQTT with EMQX for local smart home control, compare Zigbee vs Matter, and build a cloud-free IoT automation setup with MQTT.

IvanMQTT
MQTT vs HTTP: Ultimate IoT Protocol Comparison Guide
Jun 20, 2026

MQTT vs HTTP: Ultimate IoT Protocol Comparison Guide

The rapid evolution of Internet of Things (IoT) technology has led to continuous expansion of its applications. However, at its core, IoT is primarily concerned with data transmission, necessitating a thoughtful and strategic selection of communication protocols for devices.

MQTT
MQTT Topics and Wildcards: A Beginner's Guide
May 31, 2026

MQTT Topics and Wildcards: A Beginner's Guide

Master MQTT topics and wildcards (+ and #). Learn naming conventions, system topics ($SYS), shared subscriptions, and best practices for IoT data design.

EMQX TeamMQTT
MQTT QoS 0, 1, 2 Explained: A Quickstart Guide
May 13, 2026

MQTT QoS 0, 1, 2 Explained: A Quickstart Guide

MQTT protocol specifies the 3 QoS (Quality of Service) levels, which guarantees the reliability of message delivery under different network environments.

Zibo ZhouMQTT
Mastering MQTT: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide for 2026
May 4, 2026

Mastering MQTT: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide for 2026

The definitive 2026 guide to MQTT. Learn what it is, how it works, and why it's best for IoT. Includes a tutorial, HTTP comparisons, and top 10 FAQs.

EMQX TeamMQTT
Why MQTT Is the Missing Infrastructure Layer for Agentic AI
Mar 10, 2026

Why MQTT Is the Missing Infrastructure Layer for Agentic AI

Explore why MQTT is emerging as the missing infrastructure layer for Agentic AI, enabling scalable multi-agent coordination, real-time messaging, and distributed AI systems.

EMQX TeamMQTT
MQTT vs WebSocket: Key Differences & Applications
Feb 6, 2026

MQTT vs WebSocket: Key Differences & Applications

This blog will guide you in understanding the differences between MQTT and WebSocket and when to use them separately or together, leveraging their strengths and weaknesses to optimize your application's communication architecture.

Shifan YuMQTT
MQTT vs. MQ: A Guide to Choosing the Right Messaging Platform
Oct 16, 2025

MQTT vs. MQ: A Guide to Choosing the Right Messaging Platform

Compare IoT-focused MQTT with RabbitMQ & Kafka for enterprise messaging. Learn key differences and how EMQX 6.0 unifies both for scalable, modern solutions.

EMQX TeamMQTT
MQTT 5.0: 7 New Features and a Migration Checklist
Jun 9, 2025

MQTT 5.0: 7 New Features and a Migration Checklist

MQTT 5.0 is the latest version of the protocol, offering many improvements and new features over its predecessors.

Zibo ZhouMQTT
MQTT Trends for 2025 and Beyond: Powering the Future of AI and IoT
Jun 5, 2025

MQTT Trends for 2025 and Beyond: Powering the Future of AI and IoT

Explore the key technology trends to watch in 2025 that will shape MQTT's future and its pivotal role in the next generation of AI and connected systems.

EMQX TeamMQTT
Connecting MQTT and REST API: A Comprehensive Tutorial
Jul 18, 2024

Connecting MQTT and REST API: A Comprehensive Tutorial

In this blog, we will delve into the application scenarios of combining MQTT and REST API, showcasing how to optimize system performance and improve user experience through practical cases.

EMQX TeamMQTT
MQTT Retained Messages: Beginner's Guide with Example
Jun 14, 2024

MQTT Retained Messages: Beginner's Guide with Example

This article introduces and demonstrates the use of the MQTT Retained Messages, which you can use to get data immediately after subscribing.

EMQX TeamMQTT