Monitor D2C messages in VS Code

Note that the below guide has become outdated as the Azure IoT Hub extension is no longer being maintained. The Command Pallete will still allow to choose "Select IoT Hub" and "Start Monitoring Built-in Event Endpoint"

Prerequisites

  1. If you don’t have an Azure subscription, create a free account before you begin.

  2. Install Visual Studio Code

  3. Install the Azure IoT Hub extension for Visual Studio Code

Setup Azure IoT Hub through Sign in to Azure

  1. In Explorer of VS Code, click "Azure IoT Hub Devices" in the bottom left corner.

  2. Click "Select IoT Hub" in context menu.

  3. If you have not signed in to Azure, a pop-up will show to let you sign in to Azure.

  4. After signing in, your Azure Subscription list will be shown, then select an Azure Subscription.

  5. Your IoT Hub list will be shown, then select an IoT Hub.

  6. The device list will be shown.

Command Palette

You can access almost all Azure IoT Services provided by these extensions through the Command Palette. Simply press F1, then type in IoT to find available commands.

Monitor IoT Hub D2C message in Visual Studio Code

While you could send message to your IoT Hub, it is also possible to monitor those messages in Visual Studio Code.

  • Right-click your device and select Start Monitoring Built-in Event Endpoint.

  • The monitored messages will be shown in OUTPUT > Azure IoT Hub view.

  • To stop monitoring, right-click the OUTPUT view and select Stop Monitoring Built-in Event Endpoint.

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