By Arduino Team

We’re excited to roll out a new provisioning flow on Arduino Cloud — and the UNO R4 WiFi is the first board to support it! Say goodbye to cables and complicated steps: setup is now faster and smoother. 

Wait, what is provisioning?

Provisioning is the process of securely registering your Arduino board to Arduino Cloud and connecting it to your Wi-Fi network. It’s the very first step to getting your device online and ready to use.

And we’ve just made that process a whole lot easier from the moment you open the box. Power your board, use the Arduino IoT Cloud Remote app and let Bluetooth do the work. The UNO R4 WiFi is the first board to support this streamlined setup process, but other Arduino devices will adopt this flow soon, so stay tuned!

Connect in minutes for a smooth experience

Using the Arduino IoT Cloud Remote app on your phone or tablet, getting started is simple:

1. Power your board.
2. Tap “Add a device.”
3. Your UNO R4 WiFi appears automatically.
4. The board scans and lists nearby Wi-Fi networks.
5. Select one (or enter credentials), and claim the device.
6. Your board will start blinking in its own special way to give feedback that the provisioning is complete.

That’s it. Your board is connected, no drivers, no hassle!  Just make sure your UNO R4 WiFi is powered (via USB, a battery, or another power source).

Check out our documentation to learn more

What happens next? 

Once your board is connected, you can manage it directly on Arduino Cloud — create Things, monitor live status, run OTA updates, visualize your data, and even use the Arduino AI Assistant to guide you through your projects.

And this is just the beginning: more Arduino boards will soon support the new provisioning flow, so keep an eye out for upcoming updates. Please note: this new provisioning flow is only available on the latest UNO R4 WiFi boards. Units already in the market won’t support it.

3 months of Arduino Cloud for free with the UNO R4 WiFi

By the way, if you own a UNO R4 WiFi, or plan to get one, you’ll also receive 3 months of free access to the Arduino Cloud Maker Plan. Just register your board on the Arduino website to activate the offer.

What can you do with the Maker Plan?

  • Enjoy unlimited sketch storage
  • Get remote monitoring and control
  • Create custom dashboards with real-time data
  • Run over-the-air (OTA) updates
  • Access the new AI Assistant
  • Integrate with third-party services and boards

Try the new provisioning flow now and check out these links:

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