Fecha de publicación: 17/03/2022 Fuente: Wipo "IOT" A method and terminal for managing an IoT device, related to the field of Internet of Things, capable of simplifying user operations, implementing user-unburdening networking and one-touch control experience, and enhancing user experience. The method comprises: when a first input is received, an IoT device employs a short-range communication scheme to transmit an identifier of the IoT device and a registration state of the IoT device; when located within a preset distance to the IoT device, a mobile terminal can receive a first message; when the registration state of the IoT device indicates that the IoT device is registered, then the mobile terminal displays a control interface of the IoT device; and when the registration state of the IoT device indicates that the IoT device is unregistered, then the mobile terminal automatically starts networking for the IoT device.