Add and Edit Device Metadata

Add device metadata to make a device easier to locate or to associate it with other devices with similar attributes.

1. Log in to your Oracle Internet of Things Cloud Service instance.
2. Click the Menu () icon, click Devices, and then click Management.
3. Select a device from the table, and click Edit.
4. Expand the Metadata section.
5. Enter or edit values in the Classification and Location fields.
6. Click Add Custom Metadata to add custom metadata for the device.
7. Enter a Key name and Value corresponding to the key.

   The Key field is pre-populated with key names currently used by other devices or streams. You can choose one of the pre-existing key names, or specify a new key name.

   If you select an existing key name, then the Type field is automatically specified. If you are using a new key, then you must choose a data type for Type.

8. Click Save.