Blynk product overview

Blynk is an integrated suite of software that makes the Internet of Things (IoT) simple, accessible, and practical. It provides one app to prototype, deploy, and remotely manage connected electronic devices at any scale.

Blynk pioneered the no-code approach to IoT app building. Businesses of all sizes — from new startups to large enterprises — can use the platform. It provides everything to build and control connected hardware, including device provisioning, sensor data visualization, and remote control with mobile and web applications. Furthermore, it delivers Over-The-Air firmware updates, secure cloud, and data analytics.

This IoT platform powers low-batch manufacturers of smart home products, complex HVAC systems, agricultural equipment, and everyone in between. These companies build branded apps with no code and get the full back-end IoT infrastructure through one subscription. Blynk’s white-label software and APIs enable businesses to get electronic products online and build customer-facing applications.

Pros of Blynk

Blynk has tested reliability. Its systems operate with 99.9%+ uptime and are highly scalable and redundant.
It is a fast-improving platform that releases features and improvements every year for more effective management of IoT projects.

Cons of Blynk

According to some users, the software’s documentation needs improvement.

Breakdown of core features

Blynk.Console

Blynk.Console is a feature-rich web application for different user types. It facilitates the configuration of how connected devices work on the platform and application settings. It manages devices, data, users, organizations, and locations. This feature also enables remote monitoring and control of devices.

Blynk.Apps

The platform offers a multi-functional native iOS and Android mobile application that streamlines the customization of mobile UI during prototyping and production stages. Additionally, this white-label solution automates the work of connected devices.

Blynk.Edgent

Blynk.Edgent is a lightweight embedded library that runs on various supported hardware models. It performs device claiming and Wi-Fi provisioning. It handles connectivity management and data transfer between the device and cloud API to work with specific Blynk.Apps and Blynk.Cloud features. Moreover, it provides over-the-air firmware updates for selected hardware models.

(Last updated on 11/18/2021 by Liz Laurente-Ticong)