Property Widget
Overview
The Property widget displays individual Thing property values with their current state. Unlike measure-based widgets, this widget works directly with Thing properties, making it ideal for displaying device metadata, configuration values and static attributes.
Use Cases
- Device Information - Display firmware version, serial number, or IMEI
- Configuration Values - Show current device configuration settings
- Status Attributes - Monitor device attributes and metadata
- Static Properties - Display Thing properties that don't change frequently
- Quick Reference - Access key device information at a glance
Key Features
- Single property display from Thing properties
- Works with properties, not measures
- Current property state visualization
- Compact widget size
- Clear value presentation
- Supports all Thing property types
Configuration
Basic Settings
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Title | ❌ No | Display name for the widget (optional) |
| Thing | ✅ Yes | Select the Thing to display property from |
| Property | ✅ Yes | Choose which Thing property to display |
Display Options
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Border color | ❌ No | Custom border color |
| Background Color | ❌ No | Custom background color |
Best Practices
- Property Selection - Choose properties that provide meaningful device context
- Widget Placement - Position near related measurement widgets for complete device overview
- Title Usage - Use descriptive titles to clearly identify what property is displayed
- Grouping - Group multiple property widgets together to show comprehensive device information
- Size - Keep widget compact for efficient dashboard space usage
- Property Types - Works with all Thing property types (strings, numbers, booleans, etc.)
What's Next?
- Property List - Display all properties of a Thing in table format
- State Widget - For displaying measure state values