Use-Cases
![uc_chat.png Smartphone displaying various messaging app notifications including a direct mention, a message preview, and a file download option.](https://www.pubnub.com/cdn/3prze68gbwl1/15zBjHVVo4LXDyDcDkuBop/fbc7cc33b0abad04a4668461b36f5035/uc_chat.png?w=500&h=251&fit=fill)
In-App Chat
Build secure one-to-one, group, or live events in-app chat to engage more users.
![use-case notifications Notification pop-ups on a smartphone screen with a reminder about Valentine's Day and a promotional offer for a zombie survival event.](https://www.pubnub.com/cdn/3prze68gbwl1/H9HKth2F8lSfnDRVBOj42/8162cd963459348d5f8bc267853c8d88/uc_alerts.webp?w=600&h=302&fit=fill)
Push Notifications
Send push notifications and in-app alerts to reach users at the right time and keep them engaged.
![uc_geo.png GPS map app interface tracking car and pets with humorous captions indicating impatience and pet location concern.](https://www.pubnub.com/cdn/3prze68gbwl1/7iyOLLBzh8543cMZ42kvqy/6ce3db3a480b4d1cda0117409c71993b/uc_geo.png?w=500&h=251&fit=fill)
Geo / Location Tracking
Use real-time geolocation to track deliveries, match and pair users, or provision resources.
![use-case virtual spaces Video editing screen with timeline marker, annotations, and team feedback comments on a commercial project.](https://www.pubnub.com/cdn/3prze68gbwl1/6CHmWBuJ9SKowYi8BH1uSC/68ef33b2e1043322482b6aa890bfff79/uc_collaboration.webp?w=600&h=302&fit=fill)
Virtual Events
Capture the joy, engagement and community of large audiences
![/use-case/ IOT image Digital thermostat interface showing a temperature of 70.1 degrees Fahrenheit with heating and cooling options.](https://www.pubnub.com/cdn/3prze68gbwl1/6kMIJuULnV1Yut8Cbs6qF2/1a8b2d10a820f7b4884d134fa256ccb3/uc_iot.webp?w=600&h=302&fit=fill)
IoT Device Control
Monitor and control IoT devices in real time for smart homes, telemedicine, and industrial applications.
![use-case data image Interactive mobile application interface displaying air quality index with hourly graph and price alert setup feature.](https://www.pubnub.com/cdn/3prze68gbwl1/4rE5tsthMy1e5QW8NuG7Kf/da88eef69362d30adad3d13ac87986e2/uc_data.webp?w=600&h=302&fit=fill)
Data Streaming and Dashboards
Stream and aggregate data to create live displays and data-driven experiences.