MQTT

Here you can find the MQTT configuration page within the nomos Controller, where users can set up the MQTT broker.

1. Status:

   • Broker URL: Displays the currently configured URL of the MQTT broker (e.g., mqtt://localhost).

   • Status: Shows the connection status of the broker..

   • Topic Status: Displays the status of the assigned topics (message channels).

   • Topic Subscriber: Number and details of clients receiving messages from a specific topic.

   • Topic Publisher: Number and details of clients sending messages to a specific topic.

2. Help:

   • Clicking on the help button provides assistance with configuration or issues regarding the MQTT connection.

3. Settings:

   • Broker URL: Here you can specify the URL of the MQTT broker, such as “mqtt://localhost” or an external broker address.

   • Port: The default port is set to 1883, commonly used for unencrypted MQTT connections. This can be adjusted if necessary.

   • Authentication: When enabled, user authentication can be configured for access to the MQTT broker.

Usage Notes:

• MQTT is a lightweight messaging protocol specifically optimized for connections with minimal data traffic and low latency. It is widely used in the Smart Home sector to exchange messages between devices.

• The MQTT broker acts as a central unit to distribute messages between clients (devices).