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IoTivity is an open source framework that implements the OCF (Open Connectivity Foundation) protocol for easy, secure device-to-device communication for IoT devices. IoTivity includes the following:
- A reference implementation of client software (e.g., a OTGC Linux client or Android app for controlling a smart home device)
- A reference implementation server software that runs on the actual IoT device
- Tools that generate code for the server software, based on a JSON file that you will create to describe your device’s capabilities
These 15-30 minute tutorials walk through installing, building, and using client and server software applications that rely IoTivity capabilities. Then, the Digging Deeper section provides the how-to and reference information needed to implement IoTivity on your own device.
- Quickly simulates smart device usage by running client and server apps on the same PC, using the OCF protocol to communicate over loopback.
- Experience realistic smart device usage with a Raspberry Pi kit (purchase here, under Development Resources and Solutions). The kit lets you use an Android client app to control a Raspberry Pi with an add-on board that contains colored LEDs and capacitive touch buttons.