Speaking of the Internet of Things, many people may be familiar with this term, but if you ask him how the Internet of Things will change our lives, most people may not be convinced today. However, more and more data show that in 10, the Internet of Things technology will be everywhere, and it is difficult for you to find a device without Internet connection, even the most common kettle. 10 years is still a little far for many people, let's talk about now first. Today, we can control lights, air conditioners and even cars through mobile phones, and the Internet of Things is infiltrating into our lives in various forms. If you think the concept of the Internet of Things is not specific enough for you, we will take the Internet of Things that has been realized at present as an example to tell you how the current Internet of Things technology has subtly changed your life. I believe you will sigh after reading it: we can still live like this.

Coffee machines can also be directly connected to the Internet.

With the continuous development of Internet of Things technology, more and more coffee shops, fast food restaurants and some household appliances will use the Internet of Things, which is a major trend in the development of the Internet of Things. The related technology of Starbucks is called CloverNET, which can reduce the maintenance cost more effectively and also support the special coffee taste made by Clovernet. This high-end coffee machine can connect to the network, collect customers' preferences, then upgrade the customized deployment and track the performance of the machine itself. This new technology is still in the early stage of wide application. Even if its sales cost is very low, its installation cost is the bottleneck of low-profit retail industry. But this will be the future development trend.

Does the oven need to be networked, too?

The oven in the Internet of Things must be networked. 7-inch LCD glass touch screen panel, using IQ controller and running Android operating system platform, is a 30-inch DacorDiscoveryIQ oven, which has the same shape as a general oven, but is controlled by an Android device named DiscoveryIQ. Using this oven can make your baking effect by going up one flight of stairs, because it can control the temperature through the mobile phone application, from preheating temperature to temperature monitoring, so that the food can be fully heated to finish baking.

What do you think will be the benefits of adding WIFI function to traditional ovens? You can use the mobile phone application to control the temperature, including preheating and heating. What's even cooler is that you can download recipes to achieve more targeted cooking methods. Not only ovens, but also some high-end coffee machines and bartenders are equipped with WIFI. The manufacturer will update the coffee or cocktail menu from time to time, so that you can make the taste of cafes and bars at home.

Air conditioning and temperature control

In hot summer, nothing is more pleasant than entering a cool room, but how to realize automatic temperature control when there is no one at home? The answer is smart air conditioner or thermostat. For example, the Aros intelligent air conditioner jointly launched by Quirky and General Electric can not only realize remote temperature control operation through mobile phones, but also learn user habits, and can realize full-automatic temperature control operation by positioning the user's position through GPS.

If you don't want to change the air conditioner, there are actually simpler solutions, such as Tado. This thermostat is very suitable for domestic users because it is compatible with mainstream air conditioners including Haier. As long as you connect the air conditioner, you can easily set up an intelligent temperature control system, control the temperature of each room through your mobile phone, customize the personalized mode, and support the automatic temperature control adjustment function based on location.

Bedroom toilet

Toilets can also be smart? Yes, in addition to automatically opening and closing the lid through the built-in proximity sensor, TOTO also introduced a toilet with a built-in intelligent analyzer, which can transmit the analysis results of excrement to the mobile phone application, so that users can know their health status at any time.

lamplight

Smart light bulbs are also a very intuitive and introductory home experience of the Internet of Things, which any user can easily try. At present, there are more and more smart light bulb brands, including well-known brands such as Philips and LG. We can turn the lights on and off, adjust the color and brightness through the mobile phone application, and even realize the effect that the lights flicker with the music, turning the room into a cool dance floor.

(power supply) socket

Socket can be said to be the basic interface for all household appliances to obtain electricity. If it has the ability to connect to the internet, naturally other electrical appliances can also achieve it. At present, there are more and more smart plug brands on the market. Well-known products such as Belgin, Plum, D-Link and so on. They can not only remotely switch on and off household appliances such as lights, fans and air conditioners, but also monitor the power consumption of equipment and generate charts to help you save energy and expenses better.

sound system

I believe many friends have heard of the name Sonos. The products of this wireless audio brand all use WIFI wireless connection, which can be connected to the home wireless LAN, allowing users to control music playback through mobile devices. Compared with Bluetooth, WIFI transmission signals are more extensive and stable, and at the same time, it can play independent music and link smart light bulbs and other devices in each speaker, which is obviously more suitable for home environment than Bluetooth speakers. In addition, manufacturers including Samsung and Sony have also entered the field of wireless audio, giving users more choices.

Motion monitoring

Technology has brought us new ways of exercise and fitness. You may have used a sports bracelet or smart watch to monitor your daily exercise. Moreover, placing a new intelligent weighing scale at home can achieve a more comprehensive motion monitoring effect. Products like Withings have built-in advanced sensors, which can monitor blood pressure, fat content and even air quality, provide users with health advice through applications, and can also be interconnected with other brands of sports bracelets to achieve more accurate and seamless personal health monitoring.

smoke detector

Nest's smoke alarm can intelligently alarm the smoke and mute it in time, and there will be no scene like the one in Friends where Phoebe is tortured to collapse by the smoke sensor. Even if you are not at home, it can inform you of the smoke or carbon monoxide in your home. In addition, it can also be used with the smart oven and gas stove we introduced above. When carbon monoxide is detected in the home, it will automatically turn off the gas stove.

Cars in the Internet of Things

Tesla's electric vehicles will be not only electric vehicles, but also networked devices in the future. The car app can remotely control the temperature inside the car, start or stop charging, locate the car, lock or unlock the car, and those careless parents no longer have to worry about their children being locked in the car.

toy

Toymail is a toy connected to a Wi-Fi network, which allows parents to talk to their children remotely through a smartphone application. Parents' information is spoken with a toy accent. The reason why we talk to children in this way is that most children can't talk on the phone safely, and compared with Toymail toys, smartphones may not look so cute and sound so interesting.

Personal care

Not only sports fitness monitoring, but also the Internet of Things technology has been radiated to the field of personal health care. Including Oral B and Beamtoothbrush, have launched smart toothbrushes. The toothbrush itself is connected with the smart phone through Bluetooth 4.0, which can remind the time and location of brushing teeth, and can also generate an analysis chart according to the data of brushing teeth of users to predict the oral health status.

In addition, home self-test equipment such as GoBe blood glucose analyzer has also made substantial progress in the near future, and it is expected to form a huge market in the future. By then, the elderly and patients can realize basic self-care and medical care applications through these devices without leaving home.

Grow flowers and grass

Many friends like to keep flowers and plants at home, but they often neglect to take care of them, which leads to the withering of flowers and plants. In fact, this situation can also be improved by Internet of Things technology. For example, Penott FlowerPower in the shape of "twig" can detect the humidity, light, fertilization and even air condition of plants as long as it is inserted into the soil. If the plant needs something, it can inform the user through the mobile phone to ensure that the plant grows sturdily.

If you have a big yard, you can also consider the "water drop" intelligent sprinkler, which can analyze the data such as soil water content and temperature, calculate the best watering amount, and intelligently irrigate every flower in the garden.

go shopping

IBeacon is a very accurate micro-positioning technology developed by Apple through low-power Bluetooth technology. Through this technology, the device can receive signals from other iBeacons within a certain range, and at the same time, it can also transmit your information to other users within a certain range.

To sum up iBeacons in one sentence, this technology is like indoor GPS, and iPhone can receive the transmission of iBeacons and get all kinds of accurate positioning information. For example, when you drive to the underground parking lot, stop to go shopping. When you come back, the iPhone application can guide you to find the exact location of your motorcycle.

Through Apple's iBeacon technology, shoppers can know all the product information in the store through their mobile phones. DuaneReade Shopping Company has already used this technology in its 10 stores. Through this technology, shoppers can learn discount information and product introductions.

toothbrush

Beam toothbrush is synchronized with the application software through the built-in sensor to detect the sanitary condition of teeth. The application software will track these data and provide good brushing habits that can improve dental health. Mothers no longer have to stare at their babies to brush their teeth every day. They can also remind them from time to time that their left upper teeth have not been brushed properly recently.

Home security

Another advantage of the Internet of Things is to bring the original "tall" enterprise-level applications into the home, such as security monitoring systems. Now, as long as you choose a few Drop-cam, Samsung and other brands of home monitoring cameras, you can form a complete home monitoring system, no matter how big your house is. These cameras usually have wide-angle lenses, which can shoot 720P or 1080P video, and have built-in advanced functions such as motion sensors and night vision devices, so users can view real-time indoor status anytime and anywhere through mobile phone applications.

In addition to surveillance cameras, window sensors, smart doorbells (built-in cameras) and smoke monitors are optional home security devices. With surveillance cameras, your home can be armed to the teeth, and no bad guys can easily pose a threat.

Obviously, the Internet of Things technology has really brought technology into our lives, especially family life. All kinds of seemingly cumbersome things in the past can be relaxed and comfortable through these home devices of the Internet of Things. We also believe that the future family life will be better because of the Internet of Things.