{"id":198361,"date":"2024-03-07T17:27:18","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T17:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?p=198361"},"modified":"2024-03-07T17:27:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T17:27:18","slug":"14-most-popular-iot-protocols-and-standards-for-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/top-iot-communication-protocols-and-standards","title":{"rendered":"14 Most Popular IoT Protocols and Standards for Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/28247\/internet-of-things-iot#:~:text=IoT%20describes%20a%20world%20where,at%20a%20staggeringly%20fast%20speed.\">Internet-of-things<\/a> (IoT) protocols are sets of rules and IoT standards that allow devices and systems to communicate and exchange data in the IoT environment. These protocols define how devices connect, transmit, and interpret data, ensuring interoperability and seamless communication between different IoT devices and platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, IoT protocols are important for enabling seamless communication, ensuring security, scalability, energy efficiency, and effective data management in IoT ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>These protocols benefit various stakeholders, including device manufacturers, service providers, and application developers, by enabling them to develop innovative and interconnected IoT solutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bill Ray, distinguished vice president analyst at research firm Gartner Inc.,<\/strong> told Techopedia:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;In order for different IoT components to speak to each other, they have to sort of speak the same language. That means that they have to agree to a protocol that they&#8217;re going to use to communicate.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>When constructing an IoT ecosystem or incorporating new devices into an existing one, it&#8217;s crucial to choose a communication platform that best suits your deployment needs, said <strong>Kevin Jones, vice president of product incubation at KORE Wireless<\/strong>, a provider of IoT solutions. He added:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;IoT protocols and standards play a vital role in facilitating seamless communication among all networked devices while also upholding the security measures of your IoT system. Further, by leveraging standards-based protocols backed by active and well-respected standards bodies, the communications infrastructure and security investments are simplified while extensibility is maximized.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>In this article, we explore the most popular IoT protocols and standards to help you choose those that fit best for your particular IoT project.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h2><span id=\"key_takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>IoT protocols are sets of rules and IoT standards that allow devices and systems to communicate and exchange data in the IoT environment.<\/li>\n<li>IoT protocols benefit device manufacturers, service providers, and application developers by enabling them to create innovative and interconnected IoT solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Organizations must select IoT communication platforms that best suit their deployment needs.<\/li>\n<li>IoT protocols and standards matter because companies need as much interoperability as possible between different devices, platforms, and apps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n    <section class=\"toc-sticky w-100 bg-white \">\n        <div class=\"toc-sticky__container container\">\n            <div class=\"toc-sticky__open d-flex align-items-end\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                 aria-controls=\"multiCollapse1\"\n                 data-bs-target=\"#multiCollapse1\">\n                <button\n                        class=\"btn btn-primary collapse-action-btn p-1 rounded-circle\"\n                        type=\"button\"\n                >\n                    <i class=\"icon-chevron-up\"><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n                <span 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pageLegendCollapse);\n\tjQuery('span.show_moretoc').click(function(){\n\t\tjQuery('span.show_moretoc').hide();\n\t   jQuery('.ms_hidetoc').show();\n\t});\n    });\n\n    \/\/ When the user clicks on the button, scroll to the top of the document\n    function btnTop() {\n        const pageLegend = document.querySelector('#multiCollapse1');\n        document.querySelector('html').classList.remove('overflow-hidden');\n        pageLegend.classList.remove('overflow-auto');\n        pageLegend.style.height = 'auto';\n        window.scrollTo({\n            top: 0,\n            behavior: 'smooth'\n        });\n    }\n\n    const handleScrollToTitle = (id) => {\n        const el = document.getElementById(id);\n        const headerHeightDifference = window.innerWidth < 992 ? -30 : -15;\n        window.scrollTo({\n            top: el.offsetTop - 60 - headerHeightDifference - 10,\n        });\n    }\n<\/script>\n\n<h2><span id=\"what_are_the_layers_of_iot_architecture\">What Are the Layers of IoT Architecture?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>IoT architecture is the framework that outlines the organization and communication between various components in an IoT system. It acts as a guide for creating and executing IoT solutions.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IoT-Architecture-Layers.jpeg\" alt=\"Image showing the layers of IoT architecture\" width=\"800\" height=\"1079\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-198493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IoT-Architecture-Layers.jpeg 1390w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IoT-Architecture-Layers-223x300.jpeg 223w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IoT-Architecture-Layers-760x1024.jpeg 760w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IoT-Architecture-Layers-768x1035.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IoT-Architecture-Layers-1139x1536.jpeg 1139w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IoT-Architecture-Layers-1200x1618.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The layers of IoT architecture from bottom to top are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>The Physical Layer:<\/strong> The lowest layer of the IoT network stack, the physical layer, is responsible for the physical transmission of data between physical devices and the network infrastructure. This layer includes the physical components, such as sensors, actuators, gateways, and communication protocols, that allow devices to connect and communicate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Data Link Layer:<\/strong> This layer is responsible for correcting errors caused by hardware abnormalities or damage at the physical layer. The data link layer connects various devices to facilitate data transfer through the network layer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Network Layer:<\/strong> The network layer manages data transfer by determining its destination and timing. Within the network layer, routers are critical as they direct the data packets to where they must go.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Transport Layer:<\/strong> This layer establishes and manages communication between devices and networks. It ensures reliable and secure data transmission over various communication protocols.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Session Layer:<\/strong> The session layer is a scheduler for incoming and outgoing data in an IoT system. When two devices must communicate, the system has to schedule this interaction by initiating a session.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Presentation Layer:<\/strong> The layer responsible for encrypting and converting data gathered by IoT devices is the presentation layer, which enables the application layer to display the data in a readable format.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Application Layer:<\/strong> This includes web and mobile applications that enable the devices within an IoT system to interact with each other.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span id=\"top_14_iot_communication_protocols_and_standards\">Top 14 IoT Communication Protocols and Standards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many different Internet-of-Things protocols and Internet-of-Things standards because different use cases will likely require different devices and protocols.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Top-14-IoT-Communication-Protocols-and-Standards.jpeg\" alt=\"Image showing the top 14 IoT communication protocols and standards\" width=\"800\" height=\"501\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-198495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Top-14-IoT-Communication-Protocols-and-Standards.jpeg 1390w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Top-14-IoT-Communication-Protocols-and-Standards-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Top-14-IoT-Communication-Protocols-and-Standards-1024x641.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Top-14-IoT-Communication-Protocols-and-Standards-768x481.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Top-14-IoT-Communication-Protocols-and-Standards-1200x751.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Let\u2019s break this down into physical\/network communication protocols, which handle the physical assembly of bits onto a wire or air interface and send them to a receiver (and vice-versa), and application protocols, which are used by applications to talk to the network layers to get access to send and receive that data,&#8221; said Jones.<\/p>\n<h3>Communication Protocols \u2013 Wide Area<\/h3>\n<p>These protocols may be used directly from IoT endpoint sensory assets (sensor, actuator, or display) or by a communications gateway that aggregates data from multiple sensory assets, according to Jones.<\/p>\n<h4>Telco (Pure Landline)<\/h4>\n<p>This includes fiber and copper (legacy) connections from an endpoint gateway (router or modem).<\/p>\n<p>Kevin Jones said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;While not ubiquitous in coverage, these connections provide the highest levels of availability and performance but often at the highest cost.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4>Cellular<\/h4>\n<p><strong>&#8220;<\/strong>The 2G\/3G\/4G\/5G, etc., the family of 3GPP mobile (wireless) broadband standards includes a set of categories (sub-standards) within each family (e.g., Cat-1 for 4G) that provide speeds ranging from less than a kilobit per second to hundreds of megabits per second,&#8221; Jones explained.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;In general, the higher speed categories also have the lower round-trip delay (latency) through the cellular radio access network and core (internal cellular routing network).&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4>Satellite<\/h4>\n<p>When landline and cellular are unavailable (over the ocean and other remote locations), low Earth orbit satellites, including collaborative constellations, such as StarLink, provide varying levels of throughput and latency, according to Jones.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If the business case warrants connectivity at a higher cost, satellite may be a viable option.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Communication Protocols \u2013 Local Area<\/h3>\n<p>These wireless communication protocols are used to connect sensory assets to a communications gateway, e.g., a cellular router.<\/p>\n<h4>Wi-Fi<\/h4>\n<p>In addition to connecting the remote office, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/10035\/wireless-fidelity-wi-fi#:~:text=To%20simplify%2C%20Wi%2DFi%20is,is%20two%2Dway%20communication%20channel.\">Wi-Fi<\/a> provides a high-speed network connection between sensory assets and gateways. Jones added:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;And with the HaLow standard, it sometimes competes with LoRa\/LoRaWAN networks but with higher speed and IP addressing.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4>LoRa\/LoRaWAN<\/h4>\n<p>A cross between a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/5526\/local-area-network-lan\">local area network<\/a> (LAN) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/5409\/wide-area-network-wan\">wide area network<\/a> (WAN) protocol, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/lorawan-vs-nb-iot-whats-the-difference\">LoRa\/LoRaWAN<\/a> is often deployed to provide a very low cost and low bandwidth connection to sensors that other LAN protocols may not reach, Jones said.<\/p>\n<h4>Bluetooth<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/26198\/bluetooth\">Bluetooth<\/a> is a point-to-point or mesh protocol that uses unlicensed bands. It is widely used in consumer environments and increasingly in commercial environments, according to Jones.<\/p>\n<h4>Zigbee<\/h4>\n<p>A point-to-point or mesh protocol that uses unlicensed bands is heavily used in industrial settings (plant floors) and large IoT networks. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/4390\/zigbee\">Zigbee<\/a> is governed by the Zigbee Alliance.<\/p>\n<h4>Z-Wave<\/h4>\n<p>A point-to-point or mesh protocol widely used in home automation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/27782\/z-wave\">Z-Wave<\/a> is governed by the Z-Wave Alliance.<\/p>\n<h3>Application Protocols<\/h3>\n<h4>MQTT<\/h4>\n<p>MQTT is a lightweight, publish-subscribe network protocol tailored for machine-to-machine communication and message queuing services. Jones said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;It&#8217;s specifically engineered to facilitate connections in remote locations operating within limited network bandwidth.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4>Constrained Application Protocol (CoAP)<\/h4>\n<p>CoAP resembles HTTP in its function as a document transfer protocol; however, it is tailored specifically for constrained devices.<\/p>\n<h4>Lightweight Machine-to-Machine (LwM2M)<\/h4>\n<p>LwM2M leverages CoAP to provide both a device management and telemetry protocol that addresses two critical needs, device management and secure telemetry transport to application layers, with a single protocol family, according to Jones.<\/p>\n<h4>Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/2336\/hypertext-transfer-protocol-http\">HTTP<\/a> is an application protocol or set of rules that allows users to communicate data (text, sounds, images, video files, etc.) on the web.<\/p>\n<h4>Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)<\/h4>\n<p>HTTPS is a protocol that uses encryption to secure communication and data transfer between a user&#8217;s web browser and a website, Jones said.<\/p>\n<h4>Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP)<\/h4>\n<p>While the application protocols are built on top of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/5773\/transmission-control-protocol-tcp\">TCP<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/13460\/user-datagram-protocol-udp#:~:text=User%20datagram%20protocol%20is%20an,reliability%2C%20ordering%20and%20data%20integrity.\">UDP<\/a>, there are times when a &#8220;pared down&#8221; version may be required, according to Jones. In these cases, you may need a &#8220;custom&#8221; protocol. He said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Please note that the standards of TCP and UDP packet construction and integrity should still be maintained at all times. This also means that the author of the &#8216;custom&#8217; TCP\/UDP-based application protocol must take great care in the design, documentation, security, and maintenance of their implementation.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span id=\"how_to_choose_the_right_protocol_for_your_particular_business_case\">How to Choose the Right Protocol for Your Particular Business Case?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many IoT communication protocols on the market, which means you have to figure out which of these IoT communication technologies are right for you.<\/p>\n<p>To determine which protocol better fits your particular business case, you should map out your use cases, geography, application needs, and sensory asset capabilities and invest the time to thoroughly understand how all of the pieces fit together, according to Jones.<\/p>\n<p>He also identified several crucial steps to follow:<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ol>\n<li>Document with easy-to-understand process models, swim lanes, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that any disparate protocols have well-published standards for integration, including security.<\/li>\n<li>Plan how to scale the endpoint deployments and update via local or remote over-the-air mechanisms via device management.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, make sure you have readily available tools to triage and troubleshoot any protocol or performance anomalies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Doug Roberson, chief operating officer at Shelly USA<\/strong>, a provider of automation solutions, added:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Organizations should evaluate the cost of implementation and operation, considering hardware and network costs.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span id=\"the_bottom_line\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>IoT protocols and standards matter because organizations need as much interoperability as possible between different devices, platforms, and apps, said <strong>David Ciccarelli, founder and CEO of the online vacation rental platform Lake<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Since IoT products can vary greatly, standard protocols ensure seamless communications. Standardization also improves scalability, speed, and overall security,&#8221; he concluded.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"man_faq_sec\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><\/time><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">How do I connect IoT devices to the network?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">To connect IoT devices to a network, follow these steps:<br \/>\n\u2022 Set up your network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).<br \/>\n\u2022 Configure the IoT device through its settings or configuration interface.<br \/>\n\u2022 Provide the necessary network information (SSID, password, etc.).<br \/>\n\u2022 Authenticate the device using security keys or authentication methods.<br \/>\n\u2022 Test the connection to confirm that it&#8217;s successful.<br \/>\n\u2022 Repeat the process for additional devices.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What are the two protocols used most often with IoT devices?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The two protocols most commonly used with IoT devices are MQTT and HTTP. However, since each has its own benefits and use cases, the choice between them depends on the specific requirements of the IoT application.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What are IoT gateways?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">IoT gateways act as connectors between IoT devices and the cloud or other network infrastructure. 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