Abstract: Systems and methods for authenticating Internet-of-Things devices are disclosed. According to certain embodiments, the method includes broadcasting, via a communication network, a connection token. The method also includes receiving, via the communication network, a pairing request from a second device receiving the connection token. The method also includes providing, via the communication network, identification information of the first device to the second device. The method further includes receiving, from the second device, an authentication token generated based on the identification information of the first device.