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More ‘Dash’ buttons from Amazon Web Services (AWS). This time, with the Internet of Things (IoT) in mind. AWS recently announced the limited release of its programmable Dash button for IoT.
The Button is a programmable one based on the Amazon Dash Button hardware. This Wi Fi device is easy to configure and designed for developers to get started with AWS IoT, AWS Lambda, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon SNS, and many other AWS without writing device-specific code.
AWS said in a blog post you can code the button’s logic in the Cloud to configure button clicks to count or track items, call or alert someone, start or stop something, order services, or even provide feedback. For example, you can click the button to unlock or start a car, open your garage door, call a cab, call your spouse or a customer service representative, track the use of common household chores, medications or products, or remotely control your home appliances.
The button can be used as a remote control for Netflix, a switch for your Philips Hue light bulb, a check-in/check-out device for Airbnb guests, or a way to order a pizza for delivery. You can integrate it with third-party APIs like Twitter, Facebook, Twilio, Slack or even your own company’s applications.
AWS IoT Buttons are available for purchase on Amazon.com.
How it Works
After you configure the AWS IoT Button to connect to your Wi Fi network and provision the button with an AWS IoT certificate and private key, the button will securely connect to AWS IoT and publish a message on a topic when clicked. You can use the AWS IoT rules engine to set up a rule and configure single-click, double-click, or long-press events to be routed to any AWS service. You can configure it to send you a notification through Amazon SNS or store the clicks in an Amazon DynamoDB table. You can even code custom logic written in Node.js, Python, or Java in an AWS Lambda function, and then configure the function to connect to third-party services or other AWS IoT-powered connected things. But first, you will need an AWS account, which is free. Sign up.
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