The easiest way to set up a device on Blynk is to use one already connected to The Things Stack. Prerequirements An application on The Things Stack server A Blynk account A connected LoRaWAN device to The Things Stack server Connecting your The Things Stack application to Blynk Start by creating a Blynk template for your device. Navigate to Blynk Console -> Developer Zone -> My Template -> + New Template. Provide a meaningful name, optionally select your hardware, and add a description. Click Done to complete the setup.

Once the integration with Blynk is configured, all devices in your The Things Stack application will be automatically imported into Blynk as soon as they transmit any data. Additionally, you can manually create devices in Blynk or use the Automated Device Onboarding feature, which offers an optimal user experience for connecting devices. However, this requires you to configure first the Automated Device Onboarding settings in your Blynk integration. Enabling Automated Device Onboarding To enable the Automated Device Onboarding feature:

To ensure seamless integration and effective device management, follow these principles: Use Separate Applications and Templates for Different Device Types Why: Each device type typically has unique data structures and behaviors. Using separate templates ensures that Blynk can correctly process and display device-specific telemetry data. How: Create a dedicated application in The Things Stack for each Blynk template. This alignment allows you to configure a payload formatter at the application level, ensuring consistent data formatting across devices within the same group. Group Devices of the Same Type in the Same Application and Template Why: Grouping devices of the same type within a single application simplifies management and avoids issues caused by mixing different device types. How: Use a common payload formatter for all devices within an application. This reduces the risk of errors and ensures consistent behavior across similar devices. Benefits of This Approach Consistency in Data Processing Configuring a shared payload formatter at the application level ensures uniformity, preventing potential bugs caused by incompatible data formats.