June 2020 - Initial Release Notes

Glance feature graphic

Intro

AllThingsTalk Glance, the new mobile app from AllThingsTalk, lets you see your most valuable IoT data at a glance. You can select assets from any ground and view them on a single screen. The app also supports push notifications, which can be triggered from AllThingsTalk Rule Engine.

Signing in

AllThingsTalk Glance works both on Maker, and on private business spaces. To authenticate, follow these simple steps:
Scan the QR code to sign in

Sign in using the web interface, as you normally would in order to use the platform
Then, click on the QR icon on the upper right
Open AllThingsTalk Glance
Scan the generated QR code

Adding assets

Adding assets to the home screen

After logging in, you will be presented with a blank screen, to which you will be able to add assets from any ground you own, or are a member off.

Push the Add asset button to get to the asset selection screen.

Selecting assets from any ground

From here, you will be able to select any ground you own, or have access to.

Select a ground
Select any device
Select an asset

You will get a chance to edit the title of the asset displayed on the screen.

Note: Currently, only boolean, number, integer and string asset types are supported.

IoT data at a glance

Viewing IoT data at a glance

Once you repeat the process with all the assets you need, you will get a personal overview of your IoT world. Asset states will update in real time, or using a standard downward refresh gesture.

If there are more than a screenful of assets, the list can be scrolled.

Editing the asset list

For each asset on the main screen, users can choose to edit the onscreen title, change asset’s position in the list, and remove the asset from the list.

Edit asset title

Select the asset
Select the pen icon on the left
Write the new title

Rearrange assets

Hold the asset
Drag it to a new location

Delete the asset from the list

Select an asset
Select the minus icon on the right
When asked if you’re sure, select yes

Push notifications

Receive push notification

Not all data needs to be visible at all times. While you might want to check the CO2 level in your town repeatedly, one time events shouldn’t take screen space until they happen. For this reason, AllThingsTalk Glance integrates push notifications.

If you set up a rule to notify you with a push notification, that push notification will automatically arrive to all devices where AllThingsTalk Glance is installed when the rule is triggered.

Once a push notification arrives, it will remain visible on top of all assets until it’s dismissed.