Gadgets of IoT Era

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The Internet of things is blooming and you feel missed and un-updated with the new gadgets available in the market?


Internet of things is principally gadgets that support internet connectivity and are able to interact with other devices over the internet. And over the years they have grown immeasurably. So here we have some devices that you could have at your place and take advantage of this new era! The smart era!   


Voice Controllers



Google Home Voice Controller and Amazon Echo Plus Voice Controller are some of the popular voice controlling devices primarily used in personal spaces like your home or maybe in the offices. These devices are generally capable of playing music, making phone calls, setting timers and alarms, asking questions, providing information, letting you know the weather forecast, making shopping lists manage house instruments, and quite a few other things. Also, they can be synchronized with other devices like lights and switches in order to manage them.


Smart switches 



The smart switches are still the light switches, but with innovative features that help systematize your home. They have radio wave competencies that allow the switches to connect to a nearby wireless network and become part of the Internet of Things. They are easy to use and make their installation worth it. You can use it to adjust the brightness as well depending upon the features. Philips Hue Dimmer, WeMo Wi-Fi Smart Dimmer, TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch, and iDevices Instinct are some popular options that you could opt for.


Smart lighting



The smart lighting is about sensors and could be used efficiently to play with your mood. A single light installation can be used to change the light colors, adjust the brightness, and also create the right ambiance for every moment. Philips Hue Bulbs and Lighting System, Syska SmartLight LED Bulb, and Mi LED Smart Bulb are some readily available options. Smart lighting is not only constrained to bulbs but also fit in-ceiling options and table lamp options are also available in the markets.


Security systems



The Doorbell records the video of every person on the door and lets you see who is it or maybe such installations could also allow users to add familiar faces so that it will only send you a notification when it doesn’t identify who is on the door. Setting up such security systems could be cost-effective and also can help you monitor your home even if you are away. Samsung SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor, August Smart Lock Pro, 3rd Generation, Ring Doorbell can be some of the options to consider while looking for some locks and cameras at your place.


Air quality monitors and Temperature control systems



If you plan to check the air quality of your area or maybe know what is the temperature then getting such a system incorporated in your is what you need. Such devices are curated to automatically suit the environment of the room. They also keep a check on the humidity of the area and eventually moderate it to what is desired by the user. Nest Thermostat Easy Temperature Control, Flow by Plume Labs Air Pollution Monitor, and  Footbot Air Quality Monitor are some noteworthy options you can opt for.


The list goes endless, and we are on the threshold of experiencing all elements around us to be mechanized and digital. We never know when we can have smart dining tables with inbuilt refrigerators or inductions or maybe some cupboards that can arrange and tidy your belongings in a single go.


We just cannot predict the future of IoT devices that could be made available, but we can of course use whatever we could to make things simple and quick.


Writer: Bhargavi Agarwal

                                                                                                                       Editor: Sonal Kamble

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