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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.
MQTT Ports: Common Defaults, Configuration & Security
Learn about MQTT ports, including 1883, 8883, 443, and 14567. Discover how MQTT ports work, how to configure them, and how to secure MQTT connections.
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.
8 IoT Protocols and Standards Worth Exploring in 2026
This article will introduce 8 popular IoT protocols, discussing their technical features and advantages, to help you choose the appropriate one for your projects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.