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Managing Muon with the Particle Cloud

Now that your Muon device is up and running, you’ve explored:

  • LED indicators for system and network status
  • Programming options using Blueprints and the Web IDE

But perhaps the most critical part of Muon (if you ask us at Particle!) is its cloud management functionality.

This guide walks you through how the Particle Cloud manages your device and what you can do with it.

Cloud Registration During Setup​

During the web-based setup process at setup.particle.io:

  • Your device is automatically registered to your Particle account
  • It is assigned to a product within your sandbox or organization
  • A unique spot is created in the Particle Console, allowing for remote access and management

➡️ At the end of setup, you’re shown a direct link to your device in the Particle Console:

https://console.particle.io/devices/

First Connection to the Cloud​

Your Muon device does not appear online immediately after setup.

Here’s what happens:​

  1. The device completes its first boot
  2. It begins the cloud handshake process
  3. The Particle Cloud recognizes the device, but marks it offline until fully connected
  4. The Particle Console auto-refreshes and updates when the connection is live

Once connected, the Console shows:

  • ✅ Online status
  • 📊 Device vitals like temperature, uptime, and battery
  • 🌍 Location tracking (if GNSS is enabled and configured)

console image

Cloud Management Features​

With Muon connected to the Particle Cloud, you gain access to essential tools for development and fleet management:

FeatureDescription
Event StreamingView and subscribe to device-generated events in real-time.
Cloud FunctionsTrigger device-side code by calling cloud-exposed functions.
OTA UpdatesFlash firmware or application changes over the air.
Device GroupsOrganize and manage multiple devices together.

Next Steps​

Now that Muon is fully connected to the cloud, you can: