Thingsup Link

Thingsup

About this app

ThingsUp Link is a dedicated Android-based production utility application designed to simplify the provisioning, testing, configuration, and firmware management of ThingsUp IoT devices.

Unlike generic Bluetooth terminal applications, ThingsUp Link integrates directly with the local Production Operations (Prod Ops) network, enabling assembly line operators, packaging teams, and field engineers to perform device registration, execute predefined diagnostics, and wirelessly flash firmware from a single unified application.

Whether you are configuring newly unboxed hardware on the production floor or running diagnostics in the field, ThingsUp Link provides a reliable, secure, and cable-free gateway to manage your IoT devices.

--- Key Core Modules & Features ---

1. SCANNER MODULE (Device Provisioning & Registration)
* Prod Ops Local Network Bridging: Scan a setup QR code to quickly decode your Production Operations Server IP address.
* Connection Verification: The app continuously runs background APIs to ensure a steady connection between your smartphone and the Prod Ops workstation.
* One-Scan IMEI Registration: Scan the physical QR code on any ThingsUp device to automatically decode and parse its IMEI number.
* Automated Label Printing: Instantly sends decoded IMEI data to the Prod Ops software, registering the device and triggering local thermal printers to output official product labels.

2. COMMAND MODULE (Predefined Testing & Diagnostics)
* Preloaded Command Files: Upload custom command master files directly from the Home Screen.
* Easy BLE Connection: Scan, locate, and establish a wireless Bluetooth connection to nearby devices with a single tap.
* Dropdown Select & Run: Once connected, easily select and execute any predefined command parsed from your uploaded file.
* Real-Time Console: Review instantaneous diagnostic responses directly from the hardware in the scrollable console window.

3. OTA MODULE (Wireless Firmware Updates)
* Firmware Repository: Upload your hardware binary (.bin) files securely to the app from the Home Screen.
* Target Device Matching: Scan and select any nearby BLE device on the OTA screen.
* Safe Validation & Verification: On the detail screen, view real-time MAC address, live RSSI (signal strength), and verify the details of the uploaded firmware.
* Reliable Chunked Flashing: Start the Over-The-Air (OTA) update with a single tap. The app transmits firmware in secure chunked blocks to prevent buffer overflows or corrupted half-flashed states.

--- Why Use ThingsUp Link? ---
* Efficiency on the Line: Eliminates manual serial number typing and physical cable switching during hardware assembly.
* Signal Strength Transparency: Displays active, live-connected RSSI telemetry to confirm connection reliability before writing data.
* Operator-Focused Design: Simple menus, dropdown selectors, and clear status badges ensure mistake-free operation on the production floor.

--- Permissions & Notes ---
* Bluetooth / Location: Used to discover and communicate with nearby ThingsUp BLE hardware.
* Camera: Used to scan QR codes for decoding server IP addresses and device IMEI numbers.
* Local Network: Required for transmitting IMEI data to the Prod Ops printer software over the same Wi-Fi network.

What’s new

Initial Release