Smarthome/Internet of Things Glossary

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

Encryption
The activity of converting data or information into code, protecting data from being seen.
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 4:55 AM
Energy Management System
Systems or devices used to monitor energy consumption and provide real time energy costing and forecasting.
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 4:56 AM
Ethernet
A system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local area network.
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 4:58 AM
External Storage Drive
A device that allows expansion of digital storage space, it can be used with TVs, computers etc.
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 5:00 AM
Fingerprint sensor
A sensor that is used to identify a person based on a scan of their fingerprint.
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 5:01 AM
Floodlights
High intensity lights used for lighting dark areas.
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 5:03 AM
Flourecent Lighting
Use of low pressure mercury-vapor gas-discharge lamp that uses fluorescence to produce visible light.
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 5:03 AM
Gas Leak Sensor
A device equipped to detect presence of a gas at a greater than defined level, in which case an alarm is initiated.
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 5:04 AM
Gateway
A device used to connect two different networks, especially a connection to the Internet.
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 5:05 AM
GHz
Refers to "GigaHertz", commonly used to measure speeds of computer components.
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 5:07 AM