The Inevitable Future: Internet of Things (IOT)

We all have desired to control everything at the click of a button. It may be turning off unnecessary lights when you are not at home or to detecting the intruders when you are not around.

Internet has come long way and introduction of things like IOT has made the desires like controlling everything from the click of button has come true.

What is IOT and Why Does it Matter?

Internet of things isn’t new: tech companies and tech gurus has been discussing the idea from decade.

IOT is simple; it is just about connecting the devices over internet, letting them talk to applications and each other. It is the network of physical devices, vehicles, buildings and other items—embedded with software, electronics, actuators, sensors, and network connectivity that empower these objects to collect and exchange data.

Take an example of smart fridge. What if your fridge could tell you it was out of milk, texting you if there was nothing left, or if a particular item was past its use-by date?

IOT is way more than smart homes and appliances. It aims to take account of smart cities as well – how about having connected traffic signals that observe the use of utility, or smart trash bins that signal when they need to be emptied.

Why does all this matter? There is definitely a reason why the government is inspiring energy companies to hand you a smart meter: all that data and automated use is more efficient, which means we use less energy.

Gears Required for IOT:-

Many people mistakenly think of IOT as an independent technology. However, IOT is being enabled by the manifestation of other autonomous technologies which make the fundamental components of IOT.

Basic requirements:-

•  ADSL Wireless Router with power adaptor
• Raspberry Pi 3
• Computer monitor / TV screen which has an HDMI/VGA port
•   Ethernet/LAN cable
•   2 Jumper wires
• A computer/laptop with keyboard and mouse linked to the same modem as the Raspberry Pi (for the final test of the smartphone)

What to Expect?

The inclusion of internet of things (IOT) is truly a game changing theory and irrespective of the existing challenges, there will be speedy growth in the total of connected devices.

We still need to understand the basic concepts of IOT and the limitations or flaws that have the system. With the addition of more and more devices connected to the internet of things, tech gurus will come with more and most advanced methods to ensure the growth of the IOT.

Does Internet Of Things Really Exist?

This is perhaps the best query being Googled about internet of things: is it real? Is it really existent?

It’s basically a tough call. The technology is full of marketing strategies and hype. At times, it is difficult to decide if it is worth using or if it really exists? All the mockery is wide- accepted, as many tech pundits also mocked about the first iPhone.

A decade from now, we can expect everything (or maybe just bits and pieces) to be linked with specific benefits, such as smart meters and term it as Internet of Things, smart devices or leave it unnamed. 

No matter if it’s existent or if it’s named appropriately, Internet of Things is real. However, even Google cannot answer what it shall look like in future.  

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