Connect Bosch AQ to KODE OS for outdoor environmental quality data integration
Overview
Use this integration to connect Bosch outdoor air quality monitors to KODE OS. You discover stations and collect historical pollutant and environmental readings over REST.Supported Capabilities
- Discover Devices & Points
- Collect Sensor Data
Prerequisites
- An active account with Bosch AQ and access to their API or developer portal
- Username and password credentials for the Bosch AQ system
- KODE OS environment with access to Data Sources
Configure Connector in KODE OS
- Navigate to Data Sources in your building
- Click API Catalog and search for Bosch AQ
- Click + Add Datasource
- Fill in the fields below and complete the three-page setup flow
Discover Devices and Points
After configuring the connector, click Discover on the connector detail page. KODE OS will query the Bosch AQ system and return a list of available devices and their data points. Review the discovered items and select the devices you want to register in KODE OS. For more details on the discovery process, see the Discovery guide.Devices and Points
When you discover devices from Bosch AQ, KODE OS maps them to the following device types and data points:Air Quality Sensor
Canonical Type:airQuality
What Data You Get
Point History
Time-series readings including Wind_speed, collected at regular intervals from connected devicesPolling Schedule
- Point History — Default polling: 1 hours (min: 1 hours, max: 1 hours)
Use Cases
Once connected, this integration enables you to:- Centralize Bosch AQ data in your building operations dashboard
- Correlate data from this system with other building systems for comprehensive analytics
Troubleshooting
Authentication or connection error
Authentication or connection error
Verify that the credentials are correct and have not expired. Check that the URL is reachable from the KODE OS environment. Verify the username and password are correct and the account has not been locked in the Bosch AQ system.
Discovery returns no devices
Discovery returns no devices
Verify the connector credentials have sufficient permissions in the Bosch AQ system to list devices. Run a test connection first to confirm connectivity. Some systems require specific API scopes or roles for device enumeration.
Data collection stops or gaps appear
Data collection stops or gaps appear
Check the connector status on the Data Sources page. If the status shows an error, review the error logs on the connector detail page. Common causes include expired credentials, network changes, or rate limiting by the Bosch AQ API.