TEKTELIC

TEKTELIC is a hardware manufacturer that specializes in end-to-end LoRaWAN® IoT connectivity solutions, offering a broad portfolio of carrier-grade gateways, sensors, and devices built for reliable, long-life deployments. Their solutions enable developers and organizations to integrate LoRaWAN functionality across a wide range of industries and environments with minimal setup, streamlining wireless data transmission at scale.

How to Connect TEKTELIC Devices to Blynk

This guide walks you through connecting your TEKTELIC devices (via TTN) to Blynk's IoT platform using the native cloud-to-cloud integration — from setting up credentials to routing data and provisioning devices.

1. Register the Sensor on The Things Stack (TTN)

Before Blynk can see your data, the sensor must be authorized on TTN.

• Create an Application: Log in to your TTN Console, go to Applications, and click + Create application.

• Register End Device:

  • Brand: Select TEKTELIC Communications Inc.

  • Model: Select your specific sensor.

  • Hardware/Firmware Version: Choose the latest available.

  • Join Settings: Enter the DevEUI, JoinEUI (AppEUI), and AppKey found on the sticker or the commissioning sheet provided by TEKTELIC.

• Payload Formatter: Since you selected the device from the repository, TTN should automatically apply the correct JavaScript formatter. This converts the raw hex payload into readable JSON like {"leak_detected": true}.

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2. Configure the Blynk Template

Blynk needs a "blueprint" to understand the data coming from TTN.

The number and types of Datastreams you need to create will depend on the specific sensor you are connecting. In this example, we use a TEKTELIC leak detection sensor as a reference setup.

• Create Template: In the Blynk Console, go to Developer Zone → My Templates → New Template. Give it a name like TEKTELIC Leak Sensor.

• Leak Status: Create a Datastream on Virtual Pin V1, Data Type: Integer (0 for dry, 1 for leak).

• Battery Voltage: Create a Datastream on Virtual Pin V2, Data Type: Double.

• Temperature/Humidity: (If supported by your model) Create corresponding Datastreams.

• Web/Mobile Dashboard: Drag and drop a LCD or Value Display widget and link it to your Virtual Pins.

Datastream names must match the JSON keys produced by the TTN Payload Formatter exactly (e.g., leak_detected vs moisture_detected).

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3. Set Up the TTN Integration in Blynk

This is the bridge that links the two clouds.

1. Add Integration: In the Blynk Console, go to Developer Zone → Integrations → The Things Stack and click + Add.

2. Authentication: Enter the MQTT credentials from your TTN Application:

   • Public Address: e.g., eu1.cloud.thethings.network

   • Username: Your TTN Application ID

   • Password: A generated API Key from the TTN Console (Integrations → MQTT)

3. Click Connect. The status should change to Connected.

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4. Trigger the Sensor

Once configured, pull the battery tab on your TEKTELIC sensor.

• In TTN: Check the Live Data tab. You should see a Join Request followed by an Uplink.

• In Blynk: As soon as the first uplink arrives, Blynk will automatically provision the device if you enabled Automated Onboarding. The values on your dashboard should update instantly.