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Summary

Losant and Rollbar collaborated to create an innovative office error alarm system that integrates Rollbar's error alert capabilities with Losant's IoT platform, using a combination of hardware and software components. The system employs an Intel Edison to control devices like a WeMo Insight Switch and a rotating police party light, which serve as visual indicators of application errors detected by Rollbar. By setting up a workflow in Losant, webhooks from Rollbar trigger device commands that turn the alarm light on for 20 seconds, alerting office staff to issues. The tutorial outlines the configuration process for connecting and controlling the devices, including setting up network access, configuring Losant device credentials, and creating webhooks and workflows to facilitate communication between Rollbar and Losant. This project exemplifies how IoT and error monitoring can be harnessed to enhance awareness and accountability in a smart office environment, offering opportunities for further expansion such as adding sound alarms or multiple lights for different triggers.