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Device Groups

Device Groups allow you to organize devices into logical collections for easier management and group-level visualization.

Overview​

Device Groups help you:

  • Organize devices by location (e.g., "Warehouse A", "Building 2")
  • Group by function (e.g., "Temperature Sensors", "Fleet Vehicle Trackers")
  • Create hierarchical structures (parent and child groups)
  • View aggregated data across multiple devices

Creating a Device Group​

  1. Navigate to Management > Device Groups
  2. Click + Create Device Group
  3. Fill in:
    • Name: Group name (e.g., "Chicago Warehouse")
    • Parent Group: (Optional) Select a parent group for nesting
    • Description: (Optional) Additional details
  4. Click Save

Hierarchical Organization​

You can nest groups to create a tree structure:

North Region
├── Warehouse 1
│   ├── Freezers
│   └── Loading Dock
└── Warehouse 2
    ├── Freezers
    └── Office Sensors

To create a nested group:

  1. When creating a new group, select an existing group as the Parent Group
  2. The new group will appear as a child in the tree view

Assigning Devices to Groups​

Method 1: From Device List​

  1. Go to Management > Devices
  2. Select one or more devices (checkboxes)
  3. Click Bulk Actions > Assign to Group
  4. Select the target group
  5. Click Assign

Method 2: From Device Details​

  1. Open Device Details
  2. In the Overview tab, find the Device Group field
  3. Select a group from the dropdown
  4. Click Save

Method 3: From Group Management​

  1. Go to Management > Device Groups
  2. Click on a group name
  3. Click + Add Devices
  4. Select devices from the list
  5. Click Add to Group

Group Dashboard​

Viewing a Device Group provides aggregated insights:

Historical Charts​

View unified charts showing data from all devices in the group:

  • Select Sensor Type: Choose which type of sensor to visualize (e.g., Temperature)
  • The chart displays individual lines for each device in the group
  • Useful for spotting outliers or comparing performance

Status Overview​

  • Total Devices: Number of devices in this group
  • Online Devices: How many are actively sending data
  • Offline Devices: How many haven't reported recently
  • Last Activity: Most recent data received from any device in the group

Group Visualization​

The Visualize page (if enabled) shows the group structure as an interactive tree diagram, making it easy to understand relationships between devices and groups.

Moving Devices Between Groups​

  1. Go to the device you want to move
  2. Change the Device Group field to the new group
  3. Save

Or use bulk operations to move multiple devices at once.

Deleting a Group​

  1. Navigate to Management > Device Groups
  2. Click on the group you want to delete
  3. Click the Delete button
  4. Confirm the deletion

Note: Deleting a group does not delete the devices. They will simply be unassigned from the group.

Best Practices​

1. Use Descriptive Names​

Name groups by their location or function for easy identification.

2. Keep Hierarchy Shallow​

Avoid deeply nested groups (3-4 levels max) to maintain usability.

3. Group by Common Sensors​

If you want to visualize group-level charts, ensure devices in the group share similar sensor types.

4. Review Regularly​

As your device fleet grows, reorganize groups to maintain logical structure.

Use Cases​

Location-Based Grouping​

- Toronto Office
  - Floor 1
  - Floor 2
- Vancouver Office
  - Floor 1

Function-Based Grouping​

- Environmental Sensors
  - Temperature Monitors
  - Humidity Monitors
- Fleet Tracking
  - Delivery Trucks
  - Service Vehicles

Client-Based Grouping (for consultants)​

- Client A Devices
- Client B Devices
- Client C Devices
  • Devices - Learn how to create and manage devices
  • Sensors - Configure sensor types for group-level visualization