Smarthome/Internet of Things Glossary

The possibilities in Home Automation are endless. We've compiled this glossary to help make sense of it all.

Smart Fridge
Refrigerators which include intelligent features such as WiFi, digital displays and energy saving.
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Smart Home
A home equipped with lighting, heating and electronics that can be controlled remotely or are automated.
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Smart Thermostat
A device that automatically regulates temperature, or that activates a device when the temperature reaches a certain point.
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Smart TV
A television equipped with smart features such as motion sensing or voice control.
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Smart Window
Windows that can automatically opened or closed depending on weather conditions.
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Smartphone
A phone that is able to perform many of the functions of a computer.
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Smoke Sensor
A device equipped to detect smoke, in which case an alarm is initiated.
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Solar Power
Utilization of solar rays from the Sun to produce electric energy.
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SOS Button
Emergency button installed in homes to quickly alert authorities that assistant is needed.
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Streaming
A method of transmitting or receiving data over a computer network as a steady flow allowing playback to proceed while subsequent data is being received.
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