Device-to-Cloud Communications

In the device to cloud-to-cloud communication model, the IoT device connects directly to the Internet cloud service as an application service provider to exchange data and control message messages. This method always uses existing communication methods such as traditional Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection to establish a connection between the app and the IP network,
finally connecting to cloud service.

This communication model is used by other popular consumer IoT devices such as Nest Labs Learning Thermostat and Samsung Smart TV. In addition, this cloud connection allows the user to gain remote access to his thermostat via a smart phone or Web interface, and also supports software updates to the thermostat. Similarly, with Samsung Smart TV technology, television uses Internet connection to transfer user viewing information to Samsung for analysis and enable interactive voice recognition features of the TV. In these cases, the device model to the cloud adds value to the end user by extending the capabilities of the device beyond its native features. However, collaboration issues may arise when attempting to integrate devices made by different manufacturers. Usually, the app and the device come from the same vendor. If the terms of the relevant data are used between the phone and
A cloud service, device owner or user may be linked to a specific cloud service, restrict or restrict the use of other service providers. This is often referred to as ‘vendor lock-in’ ’, a term that encompasses other aspects of the provider’s relationship such as identity and data access. At the same time, users can often be confident that devices designed for a specific platform can be integrated.