Data Stream

Within the data streams page, you can view a list of all your data streams as well as create, edit, and delete them. You can select a data stream from your list and view a chart of that data stream’s data points based on several options and using several pre-defined time periods, or simply view the raw data associated with a data stream.

What is a data stream?

Time-series data involves two concepts: data points and data streams. Data points are the individual values which are stored at specific times, while data streams are containers of data points. Data streams contain metadata about the data points held within them. Data streams and the data points they hold are addressed using hierarchical paths (much like folders.) Remote Manager's data streams service is a RESTful API for storing and accessing time series data in Remote Manager. By provisioning this API, you can query time series data in Remote Manager and store it there. Contact Remote Manager Technical Support for more information on data storage limits for your data streams subscription.

Remote Manager data streams

Remote Manager data streams can store and access time-series data. Virtually any type of data can be stored, and you can create real-time charts to visualize and monitor the data streams. Data streams are fully searchable and the data can also be rolled up into time interval summaries.

Data streams are primarily intended for numeric data and typically hold data points for a specific attribute on a device, such as the temperature from a specific thermostat. However, data streams can be used for virtually any type of data. Smart Energy attribute data and DIA channel data can be configured to automatically store their data via the time series data feature. Additionally, any data previously accessible via the DIA or XBee APIs is automatically replicated and available for historical query via the Data Streams API.

Your data is completely protected; it is stored and replicated in multiple secure, commercial-grade storage systems. If at any time you choose to cancel your data streams subscription, you will need to first download your data. For more information, see Data Streams in the Remote Manager Programmer Guide.