This document discusses building Internet of Things (IoT) devices using ARM mbed. It addresses three common problems in building smart devices: how to build them, how to connect them, and how to manage them. ARM mbed is presented as a solution to streamline development across multiple device platforms through its online IDE, code sharing capabilities, and libraries. Connectivity options for IoT like Bluetooth LE, WiFi, and cellular networks are reviewed. ARM's mbed Device Connector is demonstrated as a way to manage devices regardless of connection protocol through features like encryption and firmware updates. The presentation aims to help developers build their first connected device by walking through an example Bluetooth LE project.