IoT Trends - What Next?
Nichetech 
13 Jun 2019
The IoT wave has hit countries like a storm. The advancements in technology have been happening at a lightning speed. To remain ahead in the rat race, companies have been working hard and bringing out something new time-to-time. There is a change in the working pattern of IoT development companies in India as well. With time, these companies have learned to focus on bringing innovation into existence. Before we go into the topic in-depth, let us first understand what IoT is.
What is IoT?
Internet of Things or IoT can be said to be a giant network of connected things and people. They are provided with unique identifiers and process without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. The IoT includes numerous interesting objects of different shapes and sizes like the smart microwaves that cook your food for the right length of time on its own or even the automatic- driverless cars that drive on its own with the help of sensors inside. This allows the cars to detect obstacles in its path.
IoT Trend Making Its Way to India
There is a lot of IoT solution provider company in India. These companies are working relentlessly to bring in the latest IoT in the markets of India. The demand has caused a lot of hype. Let us see what all applications are in trend.
Smart City
With the help of the electronic Internet of Things, the cities have been trying to solve traffic management issues, water distribution, waste management and successfully monitor environment safety. The coming of IoT into existence has reduced human labor and helped reduce the issues easily. Cities like Ahmedabad, Pune, Mumbai, New Delhi and many more will be listed under smart cities by 2021.
Smart Home
The word ‘smart’ added here means the home using devices connected to IoT. This automates and monitors in-house systems with some kind of user interaction. Some known IoT solution provider companies provide home appliances that come under the smart home technology are door locks, smoke detectors, home security, and monitoring systems, etc. For instance, the latest smart refrigerators can connect to the internet through Wi-Fi and provide additional features. These features include setting expiration dates and getting notifications to use the food when it’s fresh. There is an option of the whiteboard that can help you leave a message for your family members.
Wearable Technology and Smart Devices
The most luring IoT is wearable technology like smartwatches, fitness trackers, etc. These track and monitor the user's heart rate, calorie burned, steps walked, blood pressure and the time spent exercising. The smartwatches are mini-computers worn on wrists. People have become interested in smartwatches especially after the coming of Apple watches.
Connected Health Care Systems and Smart Medical Devices
The advancements in the science and medical field have been a big help to mankind. The IoT development companies in India have been working and bringing in the latest technology to make work easier for doctors. Technologies like Digital Health, Telehealth etc can help patients monitor their health and also reach out to their respective doctors sitting at home.
Smart Farming
In a country like India that is majorly dominated by agriculture, smart farming can be an effective solution. This modern technology focuses on increasing the quantity and quality of agricultural products. The inputs used in smart farming are effectively used leading to a reduction in wastage. The usage of water can be optimized with the help of smart farming, resulting in less water wastage. The IoT devices allow better management of farm activities. Agricultural drones, smart greenhouses are some of the smart farming technologies.
The IoT was brought in to enhance our lives and make it easier, providing comfort and convenience. 2019 and the years ahead will see people becoming savvier in terms of technology and connectivity. We hope this blog gave you insights of the future technologies that are coming our way.