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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.
Introducing EMQX Agents: Build AI Automation Where Your IoT Data Lives
EMQX Agents is a hosted AI agent runtime in EMQX Cloud for building event-driven agents on top of MQTT and time-series data.
OPC UA vs. OPC DA: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Industrial Protocol
This article will provide a comprehensive guide on OPC DA and OPC UA to help readers make wise choices based on specific industrial needs, thus reducing unnecessary costs effectively.
Connecting Smart Loading Dock Equipment Across Thousands of Warehouse Locations with MQTT Architecture
A scalable MQTT-based smart warehouse solution enabling secure, compliant, and real-time connectivity across thousands of distributed loading dock IoT gateways using EMQX on Kubernetes.
Getting Started with MQTT on Zephyr RTOS: From TCP Quickstart to mTLS with EMQX
This guide demonstrates how to build an MQTT client on Zephyr RTOS and connect it to an EMQX Broker in two different modes.
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.
Comparing EMQX MQTT Streams and NATS JetStream for Durable Device Telemetry
Compare EMQX MQTT Streams and NATS JetStream for durable IoT telemetry, including replay, work queues, device features, protocols, licensing, and deployment fit.
Multi-Tier MQTT Architecture for Large-Scale Data Center Infrastructure Monitoring
A global data center operator uses EMQX, MQTT Sparkplug B, and a hybrid multi-tier architecture to achieve scalable, low-latency SCADA monitoring across millions of industrial data points.
BACnet Protocol: Basic Concepts, Structure, and Object Model Explained
BACnet is a communication protocol designed for intelligent building. It is used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, lighting control, access control systems, fire detection systems, and related equipment.
OPC UA Protocol: Features, How It Works & MQTT
Explore OPC UA protocol features, architecture, security, working principles, information models, and how OPC UA integrates with MQTT for scalable IIoT connectivity.
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 ACLs: How to Control Access to MQTT Topics
Understand MQTT authorization and common access control methods. Learn how ACLs control client access to MQTT topics for publishing and subscribing.