Impact of IoT in My Daily Life

     As discussed by Benson Hougland in his YouTube video "What is the Internet of Things? And why should you care?", Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of things that are interconnected with each other and to the internet. This network of things interacts and exchanges data with each other through the use of internet. He stated that IoT devices are like humans, they are able to sense their environment and input the data that they have gathered. Internet is a crucial part of the people's everyday lives; it is a transformative technology that changed the world and shaped our lives.

     

     IoT has many devices that a lot of people nowadays owns, from smartphones to smart home appliances. We can also see these IoT technologies within our city. Those are traffic lights, sprinklers at the park, security cameras, etc. As an individual living in a household with some of these IoT devices, it provided me with convenience and entertainment, enhanced security, and improved healthcare.

     In our house, we do not really have a lot of smart home appliances other than a smart tv and a CCTV camera. We use our smart tv everyday as part of our family's routine. It can connect to our wi-fi and has a YouTube and Netflix app that enable us to watch videos and films from the internet in a big screen. My grandmother and I use the tv when she wants to exercise, she watches Zumba and fitness dances that helps her stay healthy and active. I also use the tv when I want to watch, educational or for entertainment, videos and materials in a larger screen. Other than YouTube, smart tv has a feature that lets me mirror my phone screen to the tv. This way, watching and learning can be more engaging. 

     A CCTV camera can provide us with security, it makes me feel more secure. It has a smart feature like motion detection, and it is also connected to our internet and phone. Through this, we are able to monitor what is happening inside the house even if we are away.

     Wearable Fitness Trackers like smartwatches also help me keep track of my current health in real-time. It tracks my heart rate, steps taken and also the distance. Because of this, it helped me adjust my lifestyle to keep track of my health.

     In conclusion, Internet of Things is a network of things or devices that are interconnected and has an ability to connect to the internet that lets them communicate and interact with each other. It has become an essential part of people's everyday lives. As an individual, it provided me with convenience and entertainment, enhanced security, and improved healthcare.