Events
Track device activity and important occurrences from the dashboard.
What are Events?
Events are timestamped records of device activity. They help you understand what your devices are doing and troubleshoot issues - all visible in your dashboard.
Viewing Events
To view the event log:
- Go to Monitoring in the sidebar
- Click Events
- Use the filters to narrow down by device, type, or date
You can also view device-specific events from the device control panel.
Event Types
Telemetry
Periodic sensor readings and device state updates. Temperature, humidity, sensor values.
Pin Change
Digital or analog pin value changes. Button presses, sensor triggers.
Boot
Device startup events. Includes firmware version and initial state.
Error
Device errors and failures. WiFi disconnections, sensor failures.
Severity Levels
Events are color-coded by severity in the dashboard:
Info
Normal activity
Warning
Needs attention
Error
Something failed
Critical
Immediate action
Filtering Events
Use the filter bar at the top of the Events page to narrow down results:
Device Filter
Select a specific device from the dropdown to see only its events.
Type Filter
Choose event types: telemetry, pin changes, boot, or errors.
Severity Filter
Focus on specific severity levels like errors or warnings.
Date Range
Use the date picker to view events from specific time periods.
Event Details
Click on any event row to expand and see full details:
- Timestamp - Exact date and time of the event
- Device - Which device generated the event
- Type - Category of event (telemetry, pin_change, etc.)
- Payload - Detailed data like sensor values or pin states
Real-Time Updates
The Events page updates automatically as new events come in:
- New events appear at the top of the list
- Live streaming mode shows events as they happen
- Badge counter shows number of new events since you last looked
Exporting Events
Export your event data for external analysis:
- Apply filters to select the events you want
- Click the Export button
- Choose CSV or JSON format
- Download the file to your computer
Data Retention
Event history is stored based on your plan:
| Plan | Event Retention |
|---|---|
| Free | 7 days |
| Pro | 30 days |
| Enterprise | 1 year |