Popular IoT Devices – 2020

Introduction

An IoT device is a hardware that can transfer the data from one place to another through the internet. Classifications of these devices are sensors, software, actuating devices, computer devices, etc. Their main advantage is that they are independent of the environment. Due to this reason, they are distributed anywhere from handheld devices, businesses, houses, medical equipment, etc.

For example, previously we see only time in our wristwatches. To the maximum, dates and small calculations can be done. But with the help of IoT, one can easily track the number of steps one walks, the number of hours they slept, the number of calories they burnt heartbeat rate, etc. The accuracy of this information is questionable. Still, it gives the user some statistical data that help to achieve some target.

More such devices that we see in our day to day life like smart TV’s, smartphones, smart speakers, smartwatches are the real examples of IoT devices. It reduces a lot of human work and helps them to track effectively and efficiently. In this article, let us have a look on Popular IoT Devices in 2020

The graph shown above forecasts the increase in the usage of IoT devices every year in America. On an average, after some years, every American is said to have up to 10 individual IoT devices.

 IoT  Devices working

There are only two basic things that transform a normal device into a smart device.

1. Ability to connect to the internet
2. Sensors, actuators, and hardware that supports internet connectivity.

Thus the market of IoT is increasing rapidly due to its popularity and being used by a large mass of the population.

Pros

• Saves time by automating repeated tasks
• Remote monitoring
• Increased interaction with machines
• Provide good control over devices.

Cons

• International compatibility standards not available.
• A threat to safety.
• Complex integration may fail the whole unit
• With AI paired, it may control our lives.

So, despite such pros and cons, I am listing the 10 most popular IoT devices which are available in the world are discussed here. Let’s have a look over them.

1. Google Home voice controller

   Google Home voice controller is a smart voice-controlled device that helps the user to listen to music, songs, control TV’s, speakers and lights, keep alarms, and use timer feature and a daily planner. Buying Google products provide a wide range of compatibility, as 74.14% of the smartphone users use Google-based Android operating system. The product costs around $130.

   

2. Amazon Echo plus voice controller

   Amazon Echo plus voice controller is also a popular IoT device. It is capable of playing songs, making calls and sending voice messages, managing the other IoT devices, and a day planner. The important feature of this device is that it has six to seven microphones embedded in it. This feature provides exceptional noise cancellation and sound clarity for calls.

   

3. August Doorbell Cam

   This device is related to IoT in security systems. It allows the user to answer your door irrespective of your current location. Besides constantly checking the doors, it also captures if there are any motion changes near the door. It can also save four to five people faces. So they do not require extra consent to enter the house. It’s just a normal intimation, registering their entry. The floodlighting integrated help to record full HD videos with full colors.

   

4. Kuri Mobile Robot 

   Kuri is a popular home robot that houses capacitive touch sensors along with HD cameras. It is designed specifically for entertainment purposes. It accepts certain gestures and performs corresponding actions. Inbuilt mapping sensors and drive systems are used for the motion of this robot.

   

5. Philips Hue

   Set of bulb incorporated with IoT technology. Manufactured by the most familiar and trusted brand, “Philips”. It helps you to control the lights in all the rooms from a single place. It lights up based upon the time like being bright while you work, and creating a dull during sleeping time. As a result, it creates a good ambiance at any moment you need. The advantages are continuous update, reliability, and highly compatible with IoT apps of all brands.

   

6. Footbot Air quality monitor

   It’s a personal air pollution tracker that can track the pollution level and improves the air quality in its environment. It also has humidity and temperature level monitoring.  So, it increases the productivity of the user by providing fresh air and also increases the life span of the user. Simple setup and installations are its special feature.

   

7. Nest Smoke Alarm

   It’s an intelligent IOT device that thinks, speaks, and also communicates the user in case of any unwanted emergencies through mobile phones. The advantage of it being a good looking device and also it alerts the user by changing its colors like green, yellow, and red, depending on the situation.

   

8. Bitdefender BOX IoT Security solution

   With the growth in IoT systems, their security becomes questionable. With this concern, the Bitdefender BOX IoT Security solution made this design. It is a smart home cybersecurity hub that acts as a firewall and thus preventing the IoT devices from being attacked from malware, spying, password hacking, etc. Its advantages are unique futuristic parental control, high-performance ratio, and award-winning technology.

9. Logitech Harmony universal remote

   Managing a large number of IoT devices becomes hectic in fore coming days. In that view, Logitech has introduced a remote called “Harmony universal remote”. It provides a one-stop solution, controlling all the house media, lighting, and all smart devices. Its advantages are simplified control, providing supports for more than 5000 brands, provision to add new brands in the future, easy installation, and setup.

   

10. August smart lock

    The home security system is one of the key features of IoT devices. Among them, the August smart lock is a proven security device in America. It enables hassle-free checking of the house door from any location. Its unique features are unlimited digital keys, auto-unlock feature if a registered user arrives. Easy installation and compatible with most of the single-cylinder deadbolts are the additional advantages of this smart device.