Abstract: Systems and methods using a universal bridge acting as a gateway to a cloud-based control system to control Internet of Things (IoT) devices are disclosed. The system comprises a cloud-based server, and a bridge operable in a plurality of communication protocols and coupled to the IoT devices. Each IoT device communicates with the bridge using at least one of the plurality of communication protocols. The bridge transmits data received from the IoT devices to the cloud-based server over a network, and receives data from the cloud-based server, over the network, to be transmitted to at least one IoT device from the plurality of IoT devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods for intelligent traffic control within a bridge that allows efficient and timely communication between Internet of Things (IoT) devices and a cloud-based server are disclosed. One method is for adding an IoT device to a cloud-based system for controlling IoT devices. The method includes in response to determining there is a request from a user to add an IoT device, obtaining information pertaining to the IoT device. The method further includes adding the IoT device to the cloud-based system via a bridge installed in the cloud-based system, where adding the IoT device to the cloud-based system includes sending required data to the IoT device via the bridge according to a communication protocol of the IoT device. The method further includes determining whether the IoT device was successfully added to the cloud-based system. The method further includes in response to determining the IoT device was successfully added, updating the bridge with the information pertaining to the IoT device.