The Internet of Things or IoT extends the connectivity of the Internet to many everyday objects and other physical devices. These devices are embedded with electronics and other things like sensors, that enable them to interact and communicate over the internet. It then also allows them to be controlled and monitored remotely. Multiple technologies have converged to allow this evolution.

All internet of things devices are nonstandard computing equipment that connects to a network, wirelessly, and can transmit data. The Internet of Things extends internet connectivity to what were traditionally dumb devices that were not internet-enabled, unlike laptops, computers, smartphones, and tablets. These devices are objects in use for everyday activities, and once they are embedded with the needed technology they can now communicate and interact with other devices over the internet.

IoT devices can work for people in the home, in enterprises, or industries. Hence they can be consumer-oriented, or useful to companies and manufacturing industries. They become part of a scenario where every device that has the embedded technology can talk to all other related devices. This enables the communication of sensor data that is usable for its users and help in the automation of tasks.

Devices that use the IoT can be smart TVs, wearables, toys, smart speakers and many other smart appliances like ovens, microwaves, and others. Examples of industry and enterprise related devices are those used in cities for the monitoring of traffic and weather conditions, commercial security systems, smart meters on electrical and other utility services, among others. You can use internet of things devices that are embedded in air conditioning, thermostats, lighting, security systems and other things that are in daily use to help you to remotely control their operations and automate them if required.

Homes can become smart with the installation of IoT devices. When a person who has had these devices installed in his house, arrives home, he communicates with the garage to have the door opened to park the car, and then to close it after it is parked. Meanwhile, while he was away at work, he has already adjusted the thermostat of his HVAC equipment, programmed it to start, adjusted light intensities, and started the hot pot to heat the food.

In offices, sensors in conference rooms help employees to locate a room and schedule its use for a meeting. Devices will also judge the number of persons attending the meeting in that conference room and adjust lights and temperatures accordingly. Lights will dim automatically when presentations are made on the screen.

In factories or other manufacturing plants, IoT devices can be installed on machines outfitted with sensors, to provide data to operators that can help them to judge any need for replacement of parts. This can go a long way in preventing breakdowns that can lead to a loss of productivity and profits.

The use of IoT devices in any sphere of use calls for proper device management to help in the integration, organization, monitoring and remote managing of all the devices that have been installed.