by Select Sales Center Property 
What is IoT or the Internet of Things? Currently, it is considered another issue that has received a lot of attention and is being talked about in this era. In addition to coming with innovations in the digital age, it is also something close to everyone that is related to everyone to the point that it can be said that it must be in your own home or residence. Let’s try to get to know what IoT is and why it should be in your home or condo.
What is the Internet of Things or IoT?
Before we look at what IoT or the Internet of Things is, let’s first look at what IoT is.
IoT or Internet of Things is a system that connects computer devices, digital systems, objects, humans, or even animals to transfer or exchange data between networks without the need for people to deliver the data to each other, but instead, the system acts as a middleman to perform the task.
IoT is typically comprised of embedded web-enabled smart devices that collect data and send it as instructed. These devices share sensors with a central gateway for data transmission. IoT can also benefit artificial intelligence by making data collection easier and faster.
Almost anything can be made into an electronic device to connect to the IoT system if it is connected to the Internet and can control communication with other electronic devices.
For example, a lamp that is used as an electronic device connected to the IoT system will have a function that can use an application on a smartphone. That is because this lamp has a sensor system that can connect to the system.
Why do we need to have the Internet of Things or IoT installed in our homes and condos?
It must be admitted that IoT is an important technology that is beneficial to many industries. When talking about the benefits of IoT for the general public, it will probably have a positive effect on daily life at home.
If we focus on the benefits of IoT or the Internet of Things, what are they for the residents? We must say that houses or condos with IoT systems will be smart homes, meaning they are houses that focus on connecting to the internet. Everything sends and receives data according to the commands entered.
Apart from the modern and convenient image, the use of IoT technology also has many other benefits that we should consider for further use in our homes. And this is the reason why we should install such technology in our homes.
1. Easier control of various devices
IoT technology will help control the work processes of various electronic devices more efficiently. IoT will collect data on daily routines, what activities or tasks need to be done, and then process them to connect and control further operations.
We don’t have to do everything ourselves because the IoT system that receives the data will do it for us. For example, an IoT-connected refrigerator will alert the homeowner that yogurt will spoil in two days, allowing us to prepare to dispose of it without having to sort and check the expiration date of the food ourselves.
2. Save costs
Smart homes can use energy more efficiently and efficiently for each task because we can set the usage settings of electronic devices connected to the IoT system, which helps to save overall costs.
In addition, we can set these devices to work by themselves. The system will shut down other devices that are not in use at that time, resulting in less unnecessary energy consumption, becoming a model of energy-saving homes.
3. Environmentally friendly
In addition to saving energy and costs, energy saving also benefits the environment, reducing environmental damage and promoting a better quality of life in a pollution-free environment.
4. High Security
Smart home security systems can help protect against damage and loss of assets in the home. This is because the IoT system has a set of commands that help control and maintain the safety of the environment both inside and outside the home.
Whether it’s a CCTV camera, a smartphone unlocking system, or even other motion or smoke sensors, these devices work together and send an alert if something unusual is detected.
We can also check or look at the environment inside and around the house while we are away.
What are the technologies of IoT or the Internet of Things?
If our homes are to become smart homes, what are the IoT or Internet of Things technologies that we should see and put into each person’s house or condo? They will be the following appliances.
1. Fire and light
Nowadays, we use lighting systems and lights from many electronic devices. We can set the time to turn on and off and set the brightness level. But lighting systems and lights from IoT technology are more advanced than that. Because the lighting system will work only if we show a certain reaction.
For example, if we create a small movie theater, we can use the electricity in the house and adjust the brightness level like watching in a movie theater. Moreover, there may be a flickering light effect to match the atmosphere of watching a horror movie.
2. Automatic doors and windows
These are automated only through the input of “face recognition” commands from the homeowner and other occupants of the home. The door can be opened and closed automatically by scanning the face, which helps create a more secure standard for filtering people entering and leaving the home.
The window system can be opened and closed automatically by entering a command to capture sunlight. That is, when the sun rises, the window will open itself to let in the morning sunlight and close itself when the sun sets. Or you can set the window to close automatically when it rains.
3. Smart water valve
Currently, we can control the opening and closing of water valves through commands in applications. But if IoT technology comes in to do this, it will be more convenient than before because the sensor system installed in the water valve will capture signals whether we are near the house or not.
Then it will check the weather and temperature of the surrounding area before going back to process to set the appropriate water temperature. When we get home, we will be able to shower at the right temperature immediately.
4. Smart refrigerator
Another high-tech innovation that should be in every home is a smart refrigerator that will help you check and sort out the food and ingredients you keep in the refrigerator, as well as record information about the benefits and expiration dates of those foods and ingredients.
This type of refrigerator works through a system of sensors embedded in the form of barcodes, which collect production details directly via the Internet.
5. Smart plug
An essential electronic device for a smart home, a smart plug turns on and off other electronic devices plugged into the socket. Users can control the operation as desired.
Importantly, it also supports a variety of electronic plugs, such as lamps, televisions, cable boxes, or coffee makers. Of course, this type of plug is different from a normal plug because it consumes less power, while a normal plug consumes more power.
Although IoT or the Internet of Things is not coming anytime soon, I believe that in the future, everyone will have the opportunity to use various innovations mentioned above or even more advanced than mentioned.
