In very simple terms, IoT is defined as a natural extension of the Internet to everyday objects. Find out more about the basics behind IoT and how it works.
IoT devices adhere to standards to communicate with each other. Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth are some commonly used smart home standards.
Not everyone is eager to jump on the IoT bandwagon. There are pressing security challenges due to cyber attacks which act as a brake on IoT device adoption.