Control device connectivity
Manage MQTT connections, device authentication, and message routing for your Google Cloud applications.
EMQX FOR GOOGLE CLOUD
Enterprise MQTT on Google Cloud
Connect devices, process MQTT data, and stream it to Pub/Sub and BigQuery with EMQX on Google Cloud.
- Connected devices
- 500M+
- Connected vehicles
- 25M+
- Docker pulls
- 50M+
- Cluster deployments
- 500K+
Overview
Why EMQX on Google Cloud
Combine Google Cloud infrastructure with EMQX for reliable, scalable IoT messaging.
Run on Kubernetes
Deploy EMQX Enterprise on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Use the EMQX Operator to manage your cluster alongside Kubernetes workloads.
Connect Google Cloud services
Send selected MQTT data to Pub/Sub for event-driven applications or to BigQuery for queries and analysis.
Send the data you need
Filter unwanted messages and select useful fields before delivery to reduce the data your downstream services need to process.
Architecture
EMQX and Google Cloud integration architecture
Use EMQX as a central data hub connecting devices to Google Cloud services.
Sensors
Vehicles
Devices
Factories
Gateways
EMQX Enterprise
MQTT Broker
Rule Engine
Data Integration
Direct integration
Pub/Sub
Publish prepared events to a Pub/Sub topic.
Direct integration
BigQuery
Write prepared records to a BigQuery table.
Downstream Google Cloud workflows
Use Pub/Sub subscriptions and Google Cloud pipelines to connect processing, storage, and reporting.
- Dataflow
- Bigtable
- Data Studio
Capabilities
Connect devices to Google Cloud
Prepare messages, control device access, and deliver data to the Google Cloud services your applications use.
MQTT 5.0 support
Connect MQTT 3.x and 5.0 clients. Use features such as shared subscriptions and user properties where your application needs them.
Filter and transform with SQL
Match MQTT topics, select payload fields, and transform values before forwarding data to your cloud applications.
Authenticate devices with JWT
Validate client tokens with EMQX. Configure signing keys and claim checks to match your identity system and device credentials.
Control device access
Protect MQTT connections with TLS. Configure client authentication and topic permissions to control who can connect, publish, and subscribe.
Publish to Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Forward rule results to a configured Pub/Sub topic. Use subscriptions to connect downstream applications and processing pipelines.
Choose your deployment model
Run managed EMQX Cloud on Google Cloud, use BYOC in your own project, or self-host on Compute Engine or GKE.
How it works
From MQTT to Pub/Sub in 3 steps
Connect devices, prepare their messages, and publish the results to a configured Pub/Sub topic.
- 1
Connect your devices
Configure your MQTT clients with the EMQX endpoint and credentials, then publish telemetry to the topics your application uses.
- 2
Prepare your messages
Create a rule to select topics and fields, filter unwanted events, and transform payload values for Pub/Sub.
- 3
Publish and verify
Configure a Pub/Sub connector and sink with the required credentials. Publish a test message and confirm it arrives in your subscription.
Migration
Replace IoT Core with EMQX
Plan device connectivity, authentication, and Pub/Sub routing for applications built on the retired IoT Core service.
Keep MQTT at the core
Connect devices using standard MQTT and use SQL rules to prepare messages for your Google Cloud applications.
Plan authentication and cutover
Configure EMQX authentication, update client endpoints and credentials, and test connection and reconnection behavior before rollout.
Reconnect your data pipeline
Configure and test Pub/Sub delivery from EMQX so downstream applications receive the topics and payloads they expect.
Deployment
Choose how to run EMQX on Google Cloud
Use EMQX Cloud for managed operations, BYOC in your own project, or self-host on Compute Engine or GKE.
EMQX Cloud on Google Cloud
Run EMQX Cloud Dedicated Flex on Google Cloud for dedicated resources and managed broker operations.
BYOC on Google Cloud
Run a managed EMQX cluster in your own Google Cloud project, keeping infrastructure and data in your environment.
Explore BYOCSelf-hosted on Compute Engine or GKE
Deploy and manage EMQX Enterprise on Compute Engine or GKE for full infrastructure control.
Download EMQX EnterpriseUse cases
Built for IoT applications on Google Cloud
Bring telemetry into Google Cloud workflows for fleet operations, equipment monitoring, and connected products.
Fleet operations
Combine vehicle telemetry with route and maintenance records in BigQuery to analyze fleet activity and operating trends.
Explore connected vehiclesEquipment monitoring
Route machine telemetry through Pub/Sub to your processing applications. Analyze equipment history in BigQuery to investigate faults and plan maintenance.
Explore industrial IoTConnected products
Use MQTT for device messaging and Pub/Sub to bring status events into your cloud applications for monitoring and automation.
Explore smart homesResources
Explore EMQX on Google Cloud
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
EMQX provides MQTT device connectivity, JWT authentication, and SQL-based message processing. It can publish prepared data to Pub/Sub for downstream applications. Moving from IoT Core requires planning and testing device endpoints, credentials, topic mappings, and client cutover.
EMQX includes Pub/Sub and BigQuery integrations. Pub/Sub can feed downstream applications and Dataflow pipelines. Other destinations may require a compatible connector or a separate ingestion workflow. Check integration availability for your EMQX version and deployment plan.
Use EMQX Cloud Dedicated Flex in a supported Google Cloud region for managed operations, or BYOC for a managed cluster in your own project. For self-hosted deployments, run EMQX Enterprise on Compute Engine or GKE and manage the infrastructure yourself.
Yes. SQL rules can match topics, select fields, filter messages, and transform payload values before a configured sink forwards the results downstream.
Use an EMQX deployment that supports the Pub/Sub integration. Create a Pub/Sub topic, provide network access and credentials with permission to publish, and configure a connector, rule, and sink. Publish a representative message and confirm delivery through a subscription.
Build your IoT applications on Google Cloud
Deploy EMQX on Google Cloud for reliable, scalable IoT messaging.