Supported Channels

This page provides an overview of all supported channel types in the Smart Panel system. Each channel defines a specific function — from temperature control to motion detection — and is used across many different devices.

Overview

Channels represent specific features or data points on a device — like a light’s brightness, a sensor’s motion detection, or a speaker’s volume control. These building blocks make it easy to define devices consistently and extend functionality through plugins or configuration.

Channel List

Environmental Monitoring

• Air Particulate – Monitors PM2.5/PM10 for air quality.
• Carbon Dioxide – Tracks CO₂ concentration.
• Carbon Monoxide – Detects CO for safety.
• Humidity – Measures ambient humidity.
• Illuminance – Monitors light intensity.
• Nitrogen Dioxide – Tracks NO₂ levels.
• Ozone – Monitors ozone concentration.
• Pressure – Measures atmospheric or fluid pressure.
• Smoke – Detects smoke presence.
• Sulphur Dioxide – Tracks SO₂ in the air.
• Temperature – Monitors indoor/outdoor temperatures.
• Volatile Organic Compounds – Tracks VOCs for air quality.

Security & Safety

• Alarm – Activates alert mechanisms.
• Contact – Detects open/closed states.
• Leak – Reports water or fluid leaks.
• Motion – Detects movement in the area.
• Occupancy – Detects presence of people.

Control & Automation

• Cooler – Controls cooling units.
• Door Channel - Controls door.
• Fan – Manages fan speed and direction.
• Heater – Controls heating systems.
• Light – Manages brightness and color.
• Lock – Controls locking mechanisms.
• Outlet – Monitors and toggles power.
• Switcher – Basic on/off toggle.
• Valve – Controls liquid/gas flow.
• Window Covering – Manages blinds and curtains.

Media & Communication

• Camera – Streams video or captures images.
• Doorbell – Manages notification and trigger.
• Media Input – Switches media sources.
• Media Playback – Controls playback status.
• Microphone – Captures audio input.
• Speaker – Outputs audio.
• Television – Manages TV inputs and playback.

Power & Energy

• Battery – Tracks charge levels and battery health.
• Electrical Energy – Logs total energy use.
• Electrical Power – Shows real-time power data.

Miscellaneous or Specialized Channels

• Device Information – Provides metadata like manufacturer, model, and firmware version.
• Flow – Monitors flow rate of liquids or gases (e.g., water or air).
• Robotic Vacuum Cleaner – Handles control and status reporting for robotic vacuum devices.
• Thermostat – Centralized interface for managing both heating and cooling systems.

What’s Next?

Now that you’ve explored the available channels, you’ll start to see how devices are composed from these building blocks.

Each channel brings specific functionality — from turning on lights to tracking air quality. Understanding them is essential for designing responsive devices and dashboards.