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The Smart Home Era is Here - Exclusive 451 Alliance report The era of the smart home is here, with 7 in 10 respondents having at least one connected product in their home, according to the 451 Alliance survey on Endpoints & IoT, Connected Products. Driven by a desire to enhance the at-home experience, increase personalization or cash in on energy savings, connected products are ushering in changes in the ways consumers interact with technology in their homes. As adoption of smart home technologies continues to increase, manufacturers are looking to alternative service models such as subscription as a service to realize recurring revenue from in-home devices such as cameras, TVs and appliances. https://okt.to/dDZTCI #smarthome #ConnectedFuture #IoT

The Smart Home Era is Here - Exclusive 451 Alliance report The era of the smart home is here, with 7 in 10 respondents having at least one connected product in their home, according to the 451 Alliance survey on Endpoints & IoT, Connected Products. Driven by a desire to enhance the at-home experience, increase personalization or cash in on energy savings, connected products are ushering in changes in the ways consumers interact with technology in their homes. As adoption of smart home technologies continues to increase, manufacturers are looking to alternative service models such as subscription as a service to realize recurring revenue from in-home devices such as cameras, TVs and appliances. https://okt.to/BIywDo #smarthome #ConnectedFuture #IoT

How should an IoT device provide a great user experience? Typically, these devices are small, power efficient, have some degree of water and dust ingress protection, and are incredibly limited in terms of displays and buttons. Even worse, a person typically interacts with an IoT device when they first turn it on and provision it, rarely during the normal life of the product, and intensely when the battery needs replacing or recharging. For IoT Devices, striking the balance between a complex task like provisioning and an infrequent task like battery replacement is challenging. Avoiding long and complex #LED blink sequences is also advisable. At #KST, we’ve always struggled with these design tradeoffs. Soon, we will be launching a new BLE device where we have an IP67 enclosure that must accept input from a person while giving them helpful feedback. In this product, we’ve opted for an external membrane keyboard with embedded RGB LEDs. The notations are simple to read and international. By forming light pipe lenses that represent familiar shapes, like that of a battery, we can easily communicate basic ideas .Just because you have an inexpensive, ingress protected IoT Device does not mean you need to compromise on user experience. Contact us today to brainstorm how this can be accomplished in your product and to ask about our own experiences building custom, external keyboards with LED indicators.

Bluetooth vs Wi-fi for IoT : understanding the difference Both are essential in the IoT landscape, but they serve different purposes based on their range, power consumption, and data requirements. Here’s a quick comparison: 1️⃣ Range: Bluetooth covers short distances (10-30m), while Wi-Fi can reach over 100m. 2️⃣ Power Consumption: Bluetooth, especially BLE, is more energy-efficient than Wi-Fi, making it ideal for wearables and battery-operated devices. 3️⃣ Data Transfer Speed: Wi-Fi’s higher speeds suit applications needing large data transfers, like video streaming and home security. 4️⃣ Use Cases: Bluetooth works well in peer-to-peer or close-range settings, while Wi-Fi connects multiple devices in larger networks. Choosing the right protocol is essential in IoT, where functionality and efficiency are key #robotics #IoT #WiFi #Bluetooth #Wirelesscommunicatio #smartdevices #IoTprotocols

#WiFi6 is here, making our devices faster and smarter. But hold onto your routers, #WiFi7 is coming! It's got ultra-low latency, multi-link operation (MLO), and speeds that’ll make your head spin… in a good way! Think faster gaming, seamless VR, and IoT devices that actually talk to each other without that annoying lag. While Wi-Fi 6 is already rocking the smart home and IoT world with efficiency, Wi-Fi 7 will take it up a notch, making everything smoother, faster, and more connected than ever before. But... here's the catch: Wi-Fi 7 might cost you a little extra. 😅 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWBBhh3Y

The Smart Home Era is Here - Exclusive 451 Alliance report The era of the smart home is here, with 7 in 10 respondents having at least one connected product in their home, according to the 451 Alliance survey on Endpoints & IoT, Connected Products. Driven by a desire to enhance the at-home experience, increase personalization or cash in on energy savings, connected products are ushering in changes in the ways consumers interact with technology in their homes. As adoption of smart home technologies continues to increase, manufacturers are looking to alternative service models such as subscription as a service to realize recurring revenue from in-home devices such as cameras, TVs and appliances. https://okt.to/YtMjnl #smarthome #ConnectedFuture #IoT

Slowly building my more customizable Google Home or Apple Home framework that can work with legacy appliances over the local network or internet. Things catered for currently by the framework: • Switches (ON/OFF appliances) • Dimmables (Fan speed adjustment, light brightening) Pending: • Create a multiplatform app with widgets for the framework. • Add support for video calls for camera enabled door bells or intercoms. • Create an API to support custom IoT devices by Developers/Manufacturers over IP which can include appliances, cars, or anything which you can slap an IP on. Harnessing the power of code, the framework controller and arrays will allow for cheaper manufacturing but provide the same functionality as current Smart Things. #IoT #Microcontrollers #Automation Video Date: (2021)

A broad range of devices are getting smarter by getting connected to the cloud - Video door bells, IP Cameras, Door locks, Appliances, Smoke detectors and many such. Connected MCUs enable these applications - either as co-processors to MPUs or as standalone processors. We built a family of secure, low-power, connected MCUs with the industry's best Wireless performance for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy, integrated with a versatile MCU, and enabled it with a bunch of easy-to-use software for common IoT functions. These lend themselves to a variety of IoT applications and we can't wait to see the cool, creative products that our customers build with them! #airoc #wi-fi #digitalization

📲 How IoT is Transforming Homes into Smart Ecosystems From voice-controlled lighting to energy-saving devices and AI-powered assistants, IoT is revolutionizing the way we interact with our homes. 🏠 Smart homes are no longer a futuristic concept—they’re here, making our lives more convenient, secure, and sustainable. In my latest blog, I explore how IoT is creating interconnected ecosystems within our homes and shaping the future of modern living.

IoT (Internet of Things) Technologies- IoT involves connecting everyday devices (like refrigerators, cars, or wearables) to the internet, allowing them to collect and share data. For example, smart home devices like thermostats or lights can be controlled remotely. Key Elements: =>Devices communicate with each other and users via the internet. =>Used in smart homes, healthcare, and industrial settings. =>Enables automation and remote control.