THE FUTURE OF THE INTERNET of THINGS As manufacturers develop better ways of increasing major functions of the home via a mobile, tablet or appeal of their products to improve our lives, many smart device. Lighting and air-conditioning are obvious of them are seeing that the application of ‘Internet technologies that we can connect to and control even of Things’ (IoT) to their range of products is enabling though we are not home. previously disconnected home appliances within the With all these advancements in technology and the use home to transform the way we live, communicate and of internet in our daily lives outside of computers and keep our families safe. mobiles, the IoT of the closed-circuit television security For those asking the question, “What is IoT?” and how system has been changing the way we keep our homes is it going to affect us?”, here’s a simple explanation. better protected. IoT is best described as being the connection of The Matchmaster range of CCTV security systems devices that were previously not part of the internet is directly take advantage of the IoT revolution by eco system. It is the connection to the internet of home offering full remote access to your home or workplace. products that we use in our daily lives such as our The mobile applications for computer, mobile or tablet computers, devices and mobiles phones. allows you to watch real time vision or previously An example of a product that we all use each day is recorded vision directly into the palm of your hand. the humble refrigerator. The redesign of this appliance This is another great example of how IoT, the internet with built in WIFI, display and software connects of things will improve the quality of our lives and in this this appliance to the internet. The connection allows case, enhance the safety of our homes and loved ones. the user to automate their shopping and have what Matchmaster security systems are suitable for home groceries are consumed automatically replenished and offices including small business applications. and delivered to the home. This example demonstrates These systems use the latest technology in IP and how a previously known appliance through connecting network video recording offering full HD 1080P all the to the internet can improve its functionality and way through to 4K high resolution. These systems come reduce the burden of shopping and keep our homes in wired and wireless configurations with high grade replenished with fresh food. video processing and recording capacity up to 24TB There are many examples of the IoT being applied to (6TB x 4HDD). the home. Another example is home automation, where Talk to your local Auslec/L&H branch for more the home owner can access the security systems or information. THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR PAGE 25