Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know to start innovating with Cloud Studio IoT 🚀

What is Cloud Studio IoT?

Cloud Studio IoT is a technology company from Madrid, Spain that developed Gear Studio, a low-code, modular, and white-label IoT platform. It allows clients to create, manage, and scale custom IoT applications for industrial use cases without months of development or training.

The platform supports:

  • Industrial monitoring (IIoT)

  • SCADA systems

  • Asset tracking

  • Tank monitoring

  • Public lighting control

  • Dashboards, alerts, reports, automations, and more

You can deploy it on Cloud Studio infrastructure, your own cloud, or on-premise servers.

Who founded Cloud Studio?

Cloud Studio IoT was founded in 2017 by Diego De Marco, an electronics engineer and serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in software and Internet of Things.

How do I get started?

Create a free account at Gear Studio or pressing the “Try Demo” button. We recommend following the onboarding guide provided after registration.

What are the recommended prerequisites?

To get started effectively, you should:

  • Understand how to send data to the cloud (via MQTT or HTTP)

  • Have internal resources to train and adopt the platform

  • Define the hardware and connectivity required for your project

Alternatively, you can partner with system integrators or industrial automation experts.

Is there a free trial?

Yes — Cloud Studio IoT offers a free trial for up to 5 devices hosted on our infrastructure. It’s a fast and cost-free way to evaluate the platform.

How does the demo sign-up work?

The demo sign-up process offers two flows depending on system configuration:

  • Simple Registration: A one-page form to quickly create an account

  • Step-by-step Onboarding: A guided process collecting more detailed company and project information

If you have any questions you can always reach our team by using our contact form.

What can I build with Cloud Studio IoT?

You can create full, branded IoT solutions tailored to your industry. Gear Studio provides tools for:

  • Device management

  • Real-time dashboards and analytics

  • Alert and alarm configuration

  • Rule-based automations

  • Multi-level user and facility management

  • API integration and custom scripting

Which protocols are supported?

  • MQTT over SSL (recommended)

  • HTTP / HTTPS

  • Existing devices can also be integrated via commercial gateways

Do I need to use an SDK?

No. Cloud Studio IoT is built for interoperability and doesn’t require embedded SDKs. Devices communicate using common IoT protocols.

Where can I host the platform?

You can deploy Gear Studio on:

  • Cloud Studio IoT infrastructure (recommended for testing and PoCs)

  • Your own cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

  • On-premise servers (private or hybrid deployments)

What are the minimum server requirements?

  • Instance equivalent to AWS t3.xlarge

  • 4 vCPU (2.5–3.1 GHz)

  • 16 GB RAM

  • 500 GB storage

  • OS: Windows Server 2022 x64

  • DB: SQL Server 2019 or later

How do I connect my devices?

After creating a Device Model, you can onboard devices using their unique ID (DevEUI/MAC). Devices send rawData via MQTT or HTTP, which is automatically interpreted by custom scripts configured in the model.

How many devices can Cloud Studio IoT handle?

The platform is horizontally scalable. In production, it already supports more than 70,000 devices simultaneously, such as the public lighting system of Buenos Aires City.

Where is data stored?

Data is stored in a SQL Server database, optimized for time-series analytics and built with high availability and fault tolerance in mind.

Is the platform secure?

Yes. All communication is encrypted using MQTTs / HTTPS, and each device uses a unique access token for secure authentication.

How can I get support?

You can use the built-in troubleshooting tools or contact us directly via the platform’s support center. Extensive documentation and how-to guides are also available.

Does Cloud Studio IoT offer consulting?

Yes! We provide consulting and training packages to help you:

  • Build and test device models

  • Write parsing and configuration scripts

  • Plan and deploy your IoT solution end-to-end.