Got a Minute? 4 Insights into the Internet of Things
December 6, 2018
The Internet of Things
(IoT) is an emerging area where new applications are surfacing all the time. It encompasses an umbrella of systems working together — smart homes,
lifestyle
systems to keep our families and loved ones safe and connected, sensors and
apps to help bring them all together, and many more products that are yet to be created.
But how can we better understand what’s behind the IoT? What exactly is the IoT? How does it work? How can it help us in our daily life — whether it’s offering modern conveniences or alerting us to issues before they become catastrophic?
Learn more in our exclusive 1-minute interviews with Cees Links,
general manager of wireless connectivity at Qorvo.
IoT Minute #1: Defining the IoT
The IoT is more than smart lighting, smart thermostats, security systems or automated door locks. What is key to the development of the smart home and IoT?
Related Blog Post:
What IoT
and Smart Home Device Makers Need to Know to Connect Their Devices to
the Web
IoT Minute #2: Making Better Decisions Faster
One element of the IoT is about measuring and making quality decisions based on long-time measurements. Cees shares a personal example of how the IoT, connected sensors and a senior lifestyle system are helping him take better care of his aging mother.
Related Blog Post:
Smart Homes for
Seniors: How the IoT Can Help Aging Parents Live at Home Longer
IoT Minute #3: When Smart Isn't Smart
What is the real definition of “smart”? Your utility company might claim it has smart bills ... but they’re not really. A truly smart home with smart controls and meters can do so much more — like help prevent catastrophic water leaks and a flooded basement.
Related Blog Post:
The Impact of
the IoT on Energy Efficiency
IoT Minute #4: Standards That Drive the IoT
Smartphones, tablets and computers all communicate the same, no matter where you are in the world. But the IoT and its devices aren’t so simple. Learn what three standards Cees believes will power the IoT.
Related Blog Post:
Distributed
Wi-Fi: How a Pod in Every Room Enables Connected
Smart Homes
Want More?
Learn what three things make the IoT work ... and how you can use it to feed Pongo, care for elderly parents or bring the smart home to life.
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