IoT devices such as Alexa, Apple play, PSP, Philips Hue light, or Google Home are changing our homes and the way we live in them or decorate them.
Imagine a beautiful house that listens to your voice and caters to all your needs. It plays your favourite music whenever you want; and changes the mood of the room on one click. Self protects itself when you are on a vacation. Doesn’t this all sound like a dream? And no, we are not talking about a science fiction movie. We are talking about the future of smart homes. With the advent of IoT (Internet of things) all these imaginations are sure to come true in the near future.
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IoT and Home Automation?
Seamless automatic control of your house appliances via the internet is home automation. So, IoT is the technology that makes home automation possible today. With home automation, you have the ability to command your devices as per your wish. You can even program these electronic devices to turn on and off at a particular time.
What is the IoT – Internet of Things?
IoT refers to a huge network where all the electronic devices are connected to each other via the internet. Above all, this connection facilitates the sharing of real-time data among the devices. As a result, you can control and manage electrical devices in your home with complete ease. You can control these devices from a remote location as well. The latest developments in the field of IoT have made our daily life more comfortable and convenient.
IoT applications
Today, many prominent companies are focusing on IoT projects and applications. Amid several IoT applications, smart home is the most important one.
Popular internet of things examples that make a smart home?
- Lights controlled through your smartphones. These lights are programmed to turn on and off automatically as well
- Smart Speakers used to play music and report news/weather conditions. Further, these can read books/recipes, and order food for you as well
- Smart Plugs that links several electrical devices in your home. As a result, you will be enabled to schedule the on/off functioning
- Smart Security Cameras that records every moment in and around your home. The recorded pictures are watchable on your smartphone and/or laptop
- Smart Thermostats which allow setting up of indoor temperature in your home from a remote place. In other words, these devices assist in turning on heating/cooling systems before your arrival. Also, these systems are automatically turned off while you are not at home
The End Notes
We know that it is difficult to predict the future of the Internet of Things. One cannot anticipate the needs of the future generation at present. Their needs might be completely different from your needs. So, thinking and planning about your kids’ home right now is pointless. On the contrary, the market might offer more advanced devices as compared to the products available at present. The advantages might account for excellent features, higher security, and affordability. But, these devices may even lead to several issues concerned with privacy and internet addiction.