Device Discovery in Iot
Device Discovery in Iot
Device Discovery in Iot
On a Network
Device discovery is a critical aspect of the Internet of
Things (IoT) ecosystem, as it allows devices to
identify and communicate with each other on a
network.
• IP-based discovery: Devices on an IP-based network can
use protocols such as Simple Service Discovery Protocol
(SSDP), Bonjour, or Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) to
advertise their presence and discover other devices on
the network.
• Bluetooth-based discovery: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
is a common communication protocol used in IoT
devices, and it also includes device discovery capabilities.
• DNS-based discovery: Devices can register their
presence by updating DNS records with their
information, and other devices can query the DNS server
to discover devices based on their registered domain
names.
RFID/NFC-based discovery: Radio-Frequency
Identification (RFID) and Near Field Communication
(NFC) are technologies used for short-range wireless
communication. IoT devices equipped with RFID or NFC
tags can be discovered by other devices equipped with
compatible readers or scanners in close proximity.