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Published inNov 2020
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Configuring the ThinkSpeak platform

Configuring ThinkSpeak is relatively simple in fact, it's one of the most straightforward platforms in its class I have come across. Here are the steps that we need to follow:

  1. First, you will need to create a ThingSpeak account for yourself. Visit their website, thingspeak.com, and click on the Sign Up button.
  2. Once you have created your ThinkSpeak account and logged into the platform, you should land on the My Channels page; that is, https://thingspeak.com/channels.
In the ThingSpeak ecosystem, a channel is a virtual place where we store our data, dashboards, and visualizations. It's analogous to a workspace. 
  1. Next, we need to create a new channel by clicking on the New Channel button:

Figure 13.22 – ThingSpeak channel configuration

On the New Channel page, enter the following details:

    • NameEnvironmental Data (or any name of your choice)
    • Field1: temperature
    • Field2: humidity

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