Introduction to aREST
Monitor and control your IoT devices from anywhere with the aREST dashboard.
What is aREST?
aREST is a complete IoT platform for managing Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, and Raspberry Pi devices. Connect your devices to the cloud and control them from the web dashboard - no complex setup required.
Whether you're building a home automation system, monitoring sensors remotely, or creating an IoT prototype, aREST gives you the tools to get up and running quickly.
What You Can Do
Register Devices
Add your microcontrollers to the dashboard and get credentials for secure cloud connection.
Control Pins
Toggle LEDs, relays, and other outputs. Read buttons, sensors, and digital inputs.
Monitor Sensors
View real-time sensor data like temperature, humidity, and light levels with automatic updates.
Build Dashboards
Create custom dashboards with charts, gauges, and controls to visualize your data.
How It Works
Create an Account
Sign up at dashboard.arest.io to access the control panel.
Register Your Device
Add a new device and get your unique device ID and API key.
Flash Your Hardware
Upload the aREST sketch to your device with your credentials.
Control from Anywhere
Your device appears online in the dashboard - start controlling it!
Dashboard Features
Device List
See all your devices at a glance with online/offline status, last seen time, and quick actions.
Device Control Panel
Toggle pins, read sensor values, and execute custom functions with one-click controls.
Custom Dashboards
Drag-and-drop widgets to build monitoring screens. Add charts, gauges, and control buttons.
Event History
View logs of device activity, sensor readings, and commands sent to your devices.
Next Steps
Ready to connect your first device? Follow the Quickstart guide to get up and running in minutes.