AWS IoT Core adds location resolution capabilities for Amazon Sidewalk enabled devices

AWS IoT Core Device Location announces location resolution capabilities for Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected to Amazon Sidewalk network, enabling developers to build asset tracking and geo-fencing applications more efficiently by eliminating the need for GPS hardware in low-power devices. Amazon Sidewalk provides a secure community network through Amazon Sidewalk Gateways (compatible Amazon Echo and Ring devices) to deliver cloud connectivity for IoT devices. AWS IoT Core for Amazon Sidewalk facilitates connectivity and message transmission between Amazon Sidewalk-connected IoT devices and AWS cloud services. The integration of Amazon Sidewalk with AWS IoT Core, enables you to easily provision, onboard, and monitor your Amazon Sidewalk devices in the AWS cloud.

With the new enhancement, you can now use AWS IoT Core’s Device Location feature to resolve the approximate location of your Amazon Sidewalk enabled devices, using input payloads like WiFi access point, Global Navigation Satellite System data, or Bluetooth Low Energy data. AWS IoT Core Device Location uses these inputs to resolve the geo-coordinate data, and delivers the geo-coordinate data to your desired AWS IoT rules or MQTT topics for integration with backend applications. To get started, install Sidewalk SDK v1.19 (or a later version) in your Sidewalk-enabled devices, provision the devices in AWS IoT Core for Amazon Sidewalk, and enable location during the provisioning.

This new feature is available in AWS US-East (N. Virginia) Region of AWS cloud where AWS IoT Core for Amazon Sidewalk is available. Please note that Amazon Sidewalk network is available only in the United States of America. For more information, refer AWS developer guide, Amazon Sidewalk developer guide, and Amazon Sidewalk network coverage.