Commercial IoT + OpenClaw: The Brain, Not the Hub
Commercial IoT platforms already support webhooks. Use them as the bridge. Let OpenClaw be the brain—not the hub.
Platforms That Connect Today
| Platform | How it connects |
|---|---|
| Home Assistant | Webhooks / REST |
| AWS IoT | Rules → HTTP |
| Google Home | Cloud functions |
| Tuya / Smart Life | Webhooks |
| MQTT brokers | Bridge → OpenClaw |
Flow:
IoT Platform → Webhook → OpenClaw
Home Assistant Example
Home Assistant can trigger on:
- State changes (motion, door, temperature)
- Time-based automations
- Scenes and routines
Add a "Call service" step that POSTs to your OpenClaw webhook. Your agent receives the event and can:
- Correlate across devices ("motion + no light = turn on light")
- Invoke other tools (calendar, weather)
- Make decisions ("everyone left → arm security")
AWS IoT / MQTT Brokers
AWS IoT Core rules can forward MQTT messages to HTTPS endpoints. Point that at OpenClaw. Same pattern: event → webhook → agent.
MQTT brokers (Mosquitto, EMQX, HiveMQ) often have HTTP bridges or Node-RED flows. Use them to forward select topics to OpenClaw.
Why OpenClaw Beats Classic IoT Platforms
Once data hits OpenClaw, you get:
- Correlation — "High HR + poor sleep → suggest lighter workout"
- Agent triggers — "Sensor offline → open ticket"
- Automated decisions — "Battery < 20% → notify + schedule recharge"
- Combined sources — Devices + calendar + weather + location
Classic IoT platforms are rule engines. OpenClaw adds reasoning, tool use, and cross-system context.
Deploy with Clawctl
Run OpenClaw with egress allowlists restricted to your IoT platform and other approved services. Full audit trail for every webhook and agent action.