By the end of 2024, the number of IoT-connected devices worldwide is expected to reach approximately 17.08 billion, driven by the emergence of smart homes and cloud computing, as per data released by Statista for 2022-2030.
Currently, there are more than 15 billion connected IoT devices in the world, and the number of active IoT devices is expected to double by 2030. Greater China is the biggest contributor, with over 5 billion IoT devices, while North America and Europe each add another 3 billion + IoT devices to the total, and the number of active IoT devices in India and South Asia is 0.28 billion. By 2030, Greater China will have 8.57 billion (Up by 70.04%) active IoT devices, and India will have 1.03 billion (up by 267.86%), according to the IoT Stats 2023.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is being used everywhere nowadays. Be it a smart home or industrial applications, IoT is the future. With the upgrade in technology, IoT has rapidly advanced, revolutionising how people live by facilitating their daily household chores. IoT-enabled devices like Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple’s HomeKit, and many more are helping people build what they call ‘Smart Home.’
As per the Economic Times Of India report, “about 91.9% of people in India are curious to experience a reality where IoT devices could simplify their lives as they would be able to monitor and manage their home appliances in real-time.” The same report revealed that more than 65% of people suffer anxiety over leaving lights on when they’re away from home and believe that technology (IoT devices/ Smart Home) could help deal with this anxiety.
Smart Home Simplified – Steps To Comply With
Turn your dream of managing everything with your smartphone sitting in the corner inside your home or away from it into reality. Here are some key components for a smart home installation.
Networking & Connectivity
The network is essential to manage your home from anywhere, anytime. Quality routers and mesh systems like high-speed Wi-Fi provide stable and far-reaching connections. This is a crucial element for all IoT devices to work well together.
Create A Smart Home Hub
Ensuring every IoT device works and connects well with each other, creating a smart home hub is essential and a main part of your home setup. For instance, Amazon Echo Plus, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings Hub.
Smart Security Systems
Safety is paramount and can’t be compromised. Smart security systems have features like door/window sensors, motion detectors, and alarms. If any mishap occurs, they can send an alert notification to your smartphone. Popular picks include ADT Pulse and SimpliSafe.
Smart Lighting, Cameras, & Door Locks
Elevate your home with smart bulbs. Philips Hue and LIFX are the popular choices. Monitor your home in real-time with smart cameras that detect motion record footage like Arlo. Enhance home security with smart locks such as Schlage and August.
Smart Plugs And Outlets
Level up a step in a smart home and reduce energy consumption with smart plugs and outlets. Transform traditional appliances into smart ones from brands like TP-Link and Belkin. Remotely control, schedule, and monitor the energy usage of plugged-in devices.
Accessibility & User-Friendliness
It is crucial to ensure that your Smart Home is accessible to everyone in the home. Make it user-friendly through the following:
Voice Assistance
Google Assistance and Amazon Alexa are powerful voice assistants for hands-free device control. Ensure they’re configured for multiple users for great convenience.
App Integration
To avoid hassle, go with devices that can be controlled via a single app, ensuring smooth management. Ensure custom automation routine to facilitate smart home.
Guest Access
Give your guests easy instructions to connect to your smart home systems during their stay to ensure smooth management. For this, consider a guest network for your smart devices to protect the security of your main network.
Building a Smart Home is a great step towards modern living. Start by understanding your needs – comfort, saving energy, and security.
