Home Automation and What It Means for the Internet of Things

Let us step back into some years and think. If someone would have told us that your morning coffee will get prepared while you’re still sleeping and the on a hot day, the air-conditioning would already be switched on for you, you would probably call the person mad and move on.

Today, if someone tells you the same story, you could go like, ‘Yes, but what more?’ That has what technology has done to us. Very little has been left to the imagination as to what technology can’t do!
That is precisely what IoT led home automation does. It has advanced so much now that you need remote control or an IoT application, and on your one click, things will be done for you. 

Let us understand this concept in a more effortless and better way. What is the Internet of Things (IoT)

IoT is a way to connect every day things like kitchen appliances, security systems, cars, automobiles, thermostats, and other devices connect to the internet. Data collection takes place through machine learning and hence, communication between people and things are made possible. 

IoT is, as the name applies, about connecting these objects over a network to allow them to communicate with other machines and humans seamlessly.

The data is collected, monitored, controlled, and then information is transferred to other devices through the internet. Then specific actions will take place automatically whenever certain situations pop up. For example, when the room temperature gets warm and reaches a particular temperature, the AC will get switched on automatically. 
This is how IoT powered home automation works. 

You can apply the same concept to all your devices. Currently, most smart home automation devices are controlled through voice commands or an app. But imagine, if all the tools know when to function according to the situation. That is the future of IoT inspired home automation. 

IoT is called the next big thing and is set to bring a revolution to the home automation system. IoT makes use of low-cost cloud computing, collects and shares the data with other things for specific tasks. 

One may ask why the hype and craze over the home automation powered by the Internet of Things? 
It isn’t that difficult to understand this once you experience living at a smart home. They offer a lot of convenience and ease. Since all the IoT devices are interconnected, managing these smart objects becomes easier. Not only that, but it also is energy efficient and cost-cutting. 

The demand for such IoT platforms is increasing day by day. You must have heard of various other devices that are IoT enabled. You’ll come across other devices like Wi-Fi Lighting, shades controlled by remotes or apps, home security, smart kitchen appliances, Wi-Fi-connected cars, as well as entertainment devices like TV, AI assistants and more! These are all called smart home devices. 

Home automation is beginning to gain traction as a new industry and people are also starting to get more conscious of their security. Hence, this industry is bound to grow more and in exciting ways! If you’re a homeowner or even a business owner looking at starting with home automation, check out Legrand for their high-quality, safe and durable home automation devices!