Arduino IoT Cloud 2021 - Getting Started with Arduino & ESP32

Learn to use Arduino's and ESP32 with the updated Arduino IoT Cloud.

The Internet of Things (IoT) can add a lot of convenience to our lives, with a myriad of connected devices available from hundreds of manufacturers. But it’s even more versatile when you can build your own IoT devices.

There are a few products that can assist you in creating your own IoT devices, like Blynk and IBM Node-Red. Today we will look at another one of these products, the Arduino IoT Cloud.

The Arduino IoT Cloud has actually been around for a couple of years now, but recently it was given a “facelift”. In addition, Arduino has updated its cloud plans, there are now four tiers including a free one.

One of the big improvements is that ESP32 and ESP8266 support is now included in the free plan!

Today we will see how to get started with the Arduino IoT Cloud. I’ll show you how to select a plan and set up your workstation with the Arduino Create agent. Then we will build a few cloud devices using an Arduino Nano 33 IoT board, and Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect board and an ESP32 WROVER module.

Here is what we are covering today:

00:00 - Introduction
02:18 - The Arduino IoT Cloud
06:09 - Selecting a Cloud Plan
09:41 - Installing the Arduino Create Agent
11:21 - Building your first Thing & Dashboard
25:25 - Adding a DHT22 to your Thing
32:36 - Two Things with no Dashboard
41:25 - Using an ESP32
49:47 - Conclusion

I also will show you a few “bugs” in the current implementation of the Arduino IoT Cloud, as the product is constantly being updated some of these may be resolved by the time you view this video.

And although I subscribe to the “Maker” plan, the experiments we are doing today can all be done with the free plan. So it won’t cost you anything to get started.

[Dronebotworkshop]

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Thanks!

Bill (The real one!)

[rodgebrown]

As a 74 year old novice I decided to give this project a go, it took me a day to get it working with the Arduio Nano33 IOT. Most of the time was spent solving issues that were unrelated to the excellent tutorial. Thank for the great work Bill.

[Dronebotworkshop]

So sorry for the long gap between videos, have had a bunch of tech issues (hopefully now resolved) plus I'm involved in a new robotics project (plus the resurrection of an older one) that I'll be showing you very soon, and it's been taking up most of my time. Hope you enjoy the video!

[beeman]

A ton of capability revealed here in an easy to understand straightforward manner. Thanks for putting this together.

[JonathanDeWitt]

Bill,

This was another great educational video. I'm glad to get exposure to this topic and find an option for over the internet control. Thank you for showing both the Arduino and ESP32 for the same application. It gives those of us who don't have much exposure to the ESP32 but quite a bit to the Arduino a better understanding of how to bridge the gap to the ESP32. Thank you for putting this together and sharing.

[inferno]

i just wanted to say you are the best teacher you got me through uni projects and gave me so much knowledge.
thankyou for your hard work
even though i am becoming an artist and have left engineering as a career choice i still love to watch your videos :D

[fsodn]

I'm contemplating setting up an Arduino MKR controller to control a couple of AC outlets and monitor temperatures at a remote location. This video is a treasure-trove of getting started.

Thank you so much! This is amazing!

[michelbourgeois]

Montréal? So am I! :D Thanks for all your videos! I’ve learned a lot with you! Today I was proud to connect a RGB LED and control the intensity of each color with 3 sliders from IOT. I placed the breadboard on my balcony and went far away (but close enough to see it) in my car to control the LED with my phone!

[wallaceshackleton]

This was one of those videos that have a classic light bulb moment, BING!
A simple alternative to NodeRed and MQTT, for a home barometer project, now there's an idea that I can use. Thanks.
A thoroughly interesting video.

[danielvanmieghem]

I really love your workshop videos, they have helped me out on many occasions

[teodorvasile]

Thanks for the inspiration @DroneBot Workshop! I will use some of your experiments in my class with the students to demonstrate the capabilities of the Arduino IoT Cloud and the various supported boards and sensors.

[amartinjoe]

THANK YOU so much for doing this. I borrowed a book from the library "Connecting the Arduino to the Web" and I found it way too complex. This method is way easier.

[SprocketN]

Very good introduction, thank you 😀
I already have a project in mind for this, something I’m currently doing with three ESP32s and a Raspberry Pi running a NodeRed flow. My current set up is quite hard to maintain. When I add functionality I have to remove the ESP from its enclosure, then connect it to my pc then upload the revised program, then put it back in its enclosure. This takes time and could create problems with the connections as I have to disturb the boards they are mounted on. The OTA functionality will save having to remove them from their enclosures and the dashboard feature can release my Raspberry Pi for my next project.

[robertskeard]

One of the best channels I've found with such a huge amount of information. Clear and easy to follow.

[JustinShaedo]

22:25 Serial Monitor Moved -> [Sketch] tab -> click on the 'magnifying-glass' icon (opens serial monitor in new browser tab).
27:38 dht library - if not found in search, click on the [LIBRARY MANAGER] button (above search)

[MichaelWillems]

Finally getting into Arduino Cloud. I was resisting for the longest time: I’m happy with the IDE.

But you have convinced me. And saved me time figuring all this out. Merci and dressings from Ottawa.

[DharmendraKSethi]

This is great Bill, exactly what I was looking for to build my first IoT project.

[tpobrienjr]

Lots of things (lower case things) to know. rewind and play, rewind and play. THANKS BILL!

[sinjhguddu]

Good to see you back sir. A beautifully put class. Thanks and stay blessed.

[garyagish]

Thank you! Now I have a much better understanding of the Arduino IoT