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The Thing interface is designed for ease-of-use, and only has a few sections, which we will now go through.
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![Thing Interface]()
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### Device
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-**1. Cloud Variables** - create variables that synchronize between a device and the Arduino Cloud.
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-**2. Devices** - configure a device that will be associated with your Thing.
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-**3. Network** - network credentials, e.g. Wi-Fi® network/password.
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-**4. Setup** - the main configuration space tab.
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-**5. Sketch** - access the sketch associated with your Thing.
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-**6. Metadata** - metadata such as tags, timezone and Thing ID.
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In the device section you can select either a previously configured device, or configure a new one. Associating a device means your device and Thing are now linked indefinitely, until you decide to detach them.
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The status of your device is also displayed in this section (online/offline).
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***For more details on how to configure a device, check out the [Devices]() section. The available types and links to individual guides are found there.***
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Below you will find more details on each of the sections.
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###Variables
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## Variables
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The variables section is where you create **"Cloud Variables"**, a variable that exist in the Arduino Cloud as well as on your board/setup, and are synchronised continuously. You can configure a variable to be:
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-**Read/Write** - you can interact with the variable from a dashboard,
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***All variables are listed out in the [Variables]() section. See [Variable Synchronization]() for linking together your devices' variables.***
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### Network
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## Device
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In the device section you can select either a previously configured device, or configure a new one. Associating a device means your device and Thing are now linked indefinitely, until you decide to detach them.
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You can connect one of the following devices:
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-[Arduino Wi-Fi® devices]() - official Arduino devices with a Wi-Fi® enabled module.
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-[Arduino LoRaWAN® devices]() - official Arduino devices with a LoRaWAN® module.
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-[Third party ESP32/ESP8266 devices]() - third party devices with an ESP32/ESP8266 SoC.
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-[Manual devices]() - a virtual device using MicroPython, Python or JavaScript. These devices do not have a sketch associated.
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The status of your device is also displayed in this section (online/offline).
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***For more details on how to configure a device, check out the [Devices]() section. The available types and links to individual guides are found there.***
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## Network
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In the network section, you configure the credentials for your network, such as your Wi-Fi® network, secret key (for ESP32 boards) and other credentials for e.g. LoRaWAN® & cellular. The network details are securely stored.
The credentials entered are automatically included in your sketch (see automatic sketch generation just below).
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## Automatic Sketch Generation
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## Sketch
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Things based on Arduino / C++ (the default way) benefits from **automatic sketch generation**. Whenever any configuration is done in your Thing, the changes are reflected in your sketch files.
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The sketch tab contains a built-in editor where you can edit, compile and upload sketches to your devices.
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For example:
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- Associating a Wi-Fi board will automatically update the connection method,
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- creating a variable will add it to your `thingProperties.h` file,
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- creating a variable with **read/write** permission will also add a callback function at the bottom of your sketch. This will trigger anytime the value changes.
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- changing your network credentials will update the `arduino_secrets.h` file.
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This is implemented so that the connection and synchronisation between the board and cloud is handled automatically, meaning you do not need to do any networking code when using the Arduino / C++ language.
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-**1. Verify / Upload** - compile and upload code to your devices.
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-**2. Connected devices** - connected devices will appear here.
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-**3. Open full editor** - opens the full Cloud Editor.
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-**4. Serial Monitor** - view serial data from your device.
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-**5. Auto Indentation** - auto indents your code.
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-**6. Notifications** - whenever you change something in your Thing, a notification will appear here with the changes made.
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This editor is a mirror of the [Cloud Editor](), which you can access via the **"Open Full Editor"** button.
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***Please note that if you are using an offline environment, [Arduino IDE](), changes will only be made in the cloud environment and will manually need to be adjusted. If you plan on using the offline IDE, you make use of the [sketch synchronisation]() feature that allows you to push/pull your cloud sketches from the offline IDE.***
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The editor includes all cores for official Arduino boards, and over 6000+ libraries. Many boards also supports **Over-the-air (OTA)** uploads, which is enabled after your first upload via USB.
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***For more information on the editor, check out the [Getting Started with Cloud Editor]() tutorial.***
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## Metadata
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### Tags
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Tags are used to organize and filter your Things. In a setup with many devices across different locations, this can be particularly useful. When creating a tag, you have two fields:
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- creating a variable will add it to your `thingProperties.h` file,
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- changing your network credentials will update the `arduino_secrets.h` file.
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This is implemented so that the connection and synchronisation between the board and cloud is handled automatically, meaning you do not need to do any networking code when using the Arduino / C++ language.
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***Please note that if you are using an offline environment, [Arduino IDE](), changes will only be made in the cloud environment and will manually need to be adjusted. If you plan on using the offline IDE, you make use of the [sketch synchronisation]() feature that allows you to push/pull your cloud sketches from the offline IDE.***
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Dashboards in the [Arduino Cloud](https://cloud.arduino.cc/home/) are used to easily monitor & control your Arduino boards from a web interface. Dashboards are not linked to one specific Thing or device, you can control all of them through one single dashboard.
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Dashboards are composed of [widgets](), which are directly linked to a variable. Whenever that variable updates, so does the widget.
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Dashboards are composed of [widgets](#widgets), which are directly linked to a variable. Whenever that variable updates, so does the widget.
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***Deleting dashboards / widgets does not impact the functionality of your Thing & device. This means that you can safely edit your dashboards & widgets while your device is streaming data. It does however remove the historical data of that Widget.***
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## IoT Remote App
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The [IoT Remote App]() is a mobile version of your dashboards, that can be downloaded through:
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-[Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cc.arduino.cloudiot&hl=en&gl=US)
***For more information, visit the [IoT Remote App docs]().***
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Dashboards have two modes, **edit** and **view**. When configuring the dashboard, you will be using the edit mode.
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While in edit mode, you can create widgets, link them to variables, and move widgets around and lock them in place. Widgets can be be scaled and customized to your liking. A switch widget can for example be adjusted from a 1x1 to 5x5 size.
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In both modes, you can also click the **Mobile Layout** icon, to see how the widgets will be viewed on your [IoT Remote App]().
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While in **edit mode**, you can create widgets, link them to variables, and move widgets around and lock them in place. Widgets can be be scaled and customized to your liking. A switch widget can for example be adjusted from a 1x1 to 5x5 size.
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You can share your live dashboards with other people, allowing them to monitor and interact with your devices. Note that you need a [maker plan]() to use this feature.
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***Read more at [Sharing Dashboards in the Arduino Cloud]().***
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The **Arduino IoT Cloud Remote** phone application lets you control and monitor all of your dashboards in the [Arduino IoT Cloud](https://create.arduino.cc/iot/). With the app, you can also access your phone's internal sensors such as GPS data, light sensor, IMU and more (depending on what phone you have).
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The **Arduino IoT Cloud Remote** phone application lets you control and monitor all of your dashboards in the [Arduino IoT Cloud](app.arduino.cc). With the app, you can also access your phone's internal sensors such as GPS data, light sensor, IMU and more (depending on what phone you have).
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Simply described, this allows you to use your phone as an input for a number of different applications. For example, the `Compass` variable can be used to control the angle of a servo motor on another device. You can read more about how to synchronize these variables in the [Use Sensor Data From Your Phone](/arduino-cloud/tutorials/iot-remote-phone-sensors) tutorial, that includes a practical example.
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