Smarthome/Internet of Things Glossary

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

Video Door System
A security system used to manage calls made at the entrance to a building with access controlled by audiovisual communication between the inside and outside.
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Voice Control
Controlling devices using voice commands.
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WAN
Wide area network. A network that covers a broad area using leased telecommunication lines.
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Wearable Technology
Technology that can be worn on the body such as watches with WiFi capabilities.
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Weather Sensor
A device used to detect levels of wind and rain.
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Web Interface
Refers to the interaction between a user and software running on a Web server.
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WiFi
A facility that allows capable devices to connect to the Internet or communicate with one another wirelessly within a particular area.
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Wireless Access Point
A device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi, or related standards.
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Wireless Charging
Charging done without connecting a wire to the device but rather placing it on a mat or surface, also inductive charging.
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Wireless Connectivity
A system that transmits and receives radio signals over the air for communication.
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 6:11 AM