Creating device types

Each device that is connected to the IBM Watson® IoT Platform must be associated with a device type. Device types are groups of devices that share common characteristics.

Before you begin

Before you perform this task, you must have an IBMid so you can log in to Watson™ IoT Platform. You must determine which sensors are linked with which assets. You must register the sensors with Watson IoT Platform.

Procedure

  1. In Watson IoT Platform, go to the Devices menu and click the Device Types tab. Click Add Device Type.
  2. Enter a name and description for the device type and then click Next.
  3. Optionally enter more information about the device type and then click Done.
  4. Click Register Devices to register devices with this device type.
  5. Enter a device ID in the Device ID field and then click Next.
  6. Add information about the device and then click Next.
  7. In the Authentication Token field, enter the Watson IoT Platform API token and then click Next.
    You can get the Watson IoT Platform API token from the Maximo® APM - Predictive Maintenance Insights SaaS welcome letter.
  8. Verify the information and then click Done.