Smarthome/Internet of Things Glossary
The possibilities in Home Automation are endless. We've compiled this glossary to help make sense of it all.
Technology whose use is intended to mitigate or reverse the effects of human activity on the environment.
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 5:09 AM
An electronic connectivity technology for transmission of uncompressed high-definition data over a common cable with a standard connector.
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 5:09 AM
It refers to High Definition Media Interface, a technolgoy that utilizes an "intelligent" wire to transmit audio and video from source to display....
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 5:10 AM
A lever used to control the heating or cooling of an area.
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 5:10 AM
It stands for heating, ventaltion and air conditioning. Collectively, a home's climate control system.
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 5:11 AM
Invisible rays of light on the electromagnetic spectrum that can be used to transmit information or detect objects in a field.
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 5:11 AM
Lighting devices which can automatically turn off depending on surrounding conditions or can be turned on/off using gestures.
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 5:12 AM
A voice communications system built for use within a building.
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 5:13 AM
A proposed development of the Internet in which everyday objects have network connectivity, allowing them to send and receive data.
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 5:16 AM