Internet Of Things Infrastructure In My Home: Key Devices, Issues, And Solutions

Introduction to Internet of Things infrastructure in my home

Question:

Discuss about the Internet Of Things In My Home Setting.

In recent times, technology has advanced at an exponential growth rate. With time the focus has shifted from individual devices to interconnected devices. It can be said that the increase use of Internet of Things is a step in that direction only. The ‘Internet of Things’ can be defined as ‘Sensors and actuators embedded in physical objects are linked through wired and wireless networks’. The objective of this paper is to discuss the Internet of Things infrastructure in my setting. The paper discusses the eight key devices in my home network.

It would be correct to say that Internet of Things has completely changed the way people think of their home. Today, the homes are automated with the presence of number of gadgets and devices. People want that their home should be governed with mobile apps. Whether we are ready for such a level of automation, or what we want, is a whole other matter. However, this should quickly become the norm, before a new evolution of technologies again transforms our way of life. However, there are various problems, issues and challenges associated with the use of Internet of Things. It is important that the users must realize all the issues and benefits before they use IOT. It is understood that the users may not have answers or solutions to all the issues. However, this does not mean that users should not be aware of the issues. The privacy of the users, the security of the network, the connectivity and infrastructure issues are some of the biggest issues that exists with Internet of Things (Zahra, Brewer, & Cooper, 2017). There are various solutions or procedures that should be used to take complete benefits of Internet of Things. This paper would discuss the issue and the solutions that should be used. It is important to mention that the some of the solutions may appear same for different devices. For example, password protection or protection through antiviruses and firewall is something that is applicable for all the devices. However, there could be certain solutions that are specific to some devices. For example, additional layer finger touch in home automation or security system.

The diagram of Internet of Things infrastructure of my home can be shown as:

The above diagram show the key devices that I use as a part of my life. At any point of time all these devices may not be connected together on a single platform. There are some devices that I can use manually also. However, for representation purposes, all the devices are shown together. The devices can be discussed as:

Issues and challenges associated with the use of Internet of Things

I have a NEST security system that has all the advanced features of camera view, mobile app control, etc. The security system is also protected by an additional layer of security of finger touch. Some of the issues associated with the security system can be discussed as are:

Solutions:

The three important resolutions are:

1. The additional layer of security in terms of finger touch is the key. It ensures that software or technology issues are taken care of
2. The application must be updated on regular time interval

• The strong antivirus must be installed

Home Lighting systems

I have a Philips light system. There is a mobile application that controls the light. This app can self-diagnose and maintain schedules as per individual’s usage and involve its acumen to design links as per generated data. Technology making it same lighting device red, blue yellow or as per the customization. Some of the issues associated with the home lighting system can be discussed as are:

Solutions:

The key measures to be taken are as follows:

1. The home users should not create the personal profile unless absolutely necessary
2. Use of antivirus would add to the security

• Use of firewall may slow down the speed and efficiency but it would certainly improve the security  

1. Thermostat

I have a Honeywell thermostat. It is self-maintaining and improvises itself every time with required substantial data. Some of the issues associated with the security system can be discussed as are:

Solutions:

The key solutions can be discussed as:

1. Standardization of devices from different vendors is the key. For example, the thermostat from Honeywell and thermostat from Nest should have certain common standards.
2. The usage and control should be password protected

1. Smart TV

I have a LG Smart TV at home. Some of the issues associated with the security system can be discussed as are:

Solutions:

The three key solutions are:

1. Different profile should be created for all the users who watch TV
2. Inbuilt Antivirus Program should be there in the software of smart TV (Uckelmann & Harrison, 2011)

• The software of Smart TV should be updated as soon as there is a new version or new patch in the market

1. Coffee machine

I have a Samsung Coffee machine. Some of the issues associated with the security system can be discussed as are:

Solutions:

The main resolutions are:

1. Users should not unnecessarily create the profile
2. User interface should have frequent updates

1. Microwave

I have a LG Microwave. Some of the issues associated with the security system can be discussed as are:

Solutions:

The three key way outs are:

1. Standardization or common set of procedures from different vendors is the long-term solution (Perera, 2017).
2. The mobile app should be updated on regular time interval

1. IOT Apple Watch

I have an Apple Watch. Some of the issues associated with the security system can be discussed as are:

Solutions:

The three key measures are:

1. The watch app should be updated
2. The patches must be installed on time

1. Washing Machine

I have a Panasonic smart washing machine. Some of the issues associated with the security system can be discussed as are:

Solutions:

The major solutions are:

1. Regular update of the software or user interface provided by Panasonic
2. Timely update/ installation of patches (Demirer & Ayd?n, 2017).

• There should also exist an additional layer of security through passwords.

Conclusion

The above paper discusses the Internet of Things setting in my home space. The research suggests that the large companies like Philips, Nike, Google, Apple, Schneider are all open to IOT product development, organizations such as GE, ABB, CISCO, IBM are manufacturing IOT products which can be used in various sectors like retail, automotive and education(Olsson, Bosch, & Katumba, 2016). It is important that users must address the issues and challenges before they use the devices. The integration of different devices is also the key. For example, Philips Light systems should integrate with all the coffee machines irrespective of the brand. Nike has launched their smart watch only on iOs and not on Android and it may result in multi levels of collaboration.

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