The future of IoT is theoretically endless, at least in our current understanding. With the ability to automate, coordinate, and safeguard nearly every aspect of our lives, IoT is certain to cause a storm of revolution in the world shortly. What precisely is the IoT?

IoT, short for Internet of Things, refers to a network of physical objects (the “things”; including humans) implanted with internet technology to share and exchange data with other devices and systems via the internet.

With the global transition from the Dot-com era to ultrafast internet service providers, there is little uncertainty about what humans can achieve with technology in the next years. ISPs such as AT&T internet are moving their customers towards the future internet that is bullet fast, efficient, and secure.

A survey by HP shows that the number of IoT-connected devices is expected to reach 1 trillion in the next five years! As a result, it is safe to predict that the internet will dominate our lives more than anything else. With so much going on around us and more to come, let’s take a look at the big IoT trends that will impact our near future.

Smart Cities

The smart city is one of the most popular IoT application areas. To give the best comfort, security, and lower energy consumption, a smart city employs information and communication technology (ICT) to increase efficiency and productivity, exchange information with the public, and provide a better quality of public service and citizen wellbeing. 

In the recent decade, the notion of a smart city has grown in popularity and many forward-thinking organizations have been working to make their fair share towards bringing the dream into reality. By 2022, the smart home business sector is expected to reach $100 billion. Smart city technologies are being used for a range of applications thanks to the combination of automation, machine learning, and the Internet of Things. 

Transportation

Smart automobiles, in addition to smart houses, are a subcategory of smart cities. The focus of automotive digital technology has been on enhancing the internal operation of vehicles. However, the attention is moving to the subject of what individuals can do other than drive their cars. The in-car experience has allowed our traditional automobiles to be considerably more innovative. 

From the car’s headlights to the engine, modern automobiles are fitted with smart devices that manage the majority of the driving process. IoT technology has been striving to create a system that would enable wireless connection between automobiles and drivers in a predictive and regulated environment to improve people’s driving safety and in-car experience. 

Most major manufacturers, as well as a few daring entrepreneurs, are developing intelligent transportation technology. Major corporations such as Tesla, BMW, and Google are attempting to usher in the next automobile revolution.

Sustainability

IoT can assist to clean up our environment in a variety of ways. In waste management, IoT can enable improved management by lowering the time required for waste collection and determining the best and most efficient methods of disposal.

In marine life protection and safe water management, IoT can assist in assessing variables that are damaging to the ocean, such as identifying leaks of harmful and poisonous compounds and monitoring water quality. This is already happening, and it has contributed to the prevention of around 3.8 billion liters of untreated sewage entering waterways each year.

Furthermore, IoT enables energy providers to expand their services using sources such as solar panels and microgrids, reducing reliance on traditional power sources. It accomplishes this by boosting connectivity and enabling the collection of energy data that can be studied to improve delivery and efficiency. Furthermore, smart devices will use less energy, helping to environmental sustainability.

Growth of 5G

5G is the fifth generation of network technology, and it is predicted to be 10 times faster and more efficient than our present popular 4G LTE network. The success of IoT devices is dependent on a fast communication network, which 5G technology will enable. Aside from the speed boost, 5G networks will be more reliable, resulting in more stable connections. For any IoT, but especially for connected devices like security cameras, automated vehicles, and traffic signals that rely on real-time updates, having a reliable and steady network is critical.

Consumers will benefit from the increased reliability of their connected devices as a result of a 5G network’s ability to accommodate more linked devices. As a result, IoT technology will hasten the introduction of 5G and may expand its feature set so that IoT-connected devices can operate flawlessly.

The trend towards Smart Gadgets

IoT devices enable internet connectivity to be extended beyond traditional devices such as desktops, laptops, and cellphones. These IoT gadgets are completely integrated with high-definition technology, allowing them to connect and interact with one another via the internet with ease, as well as be monitored and controlled remotely as needed. Home voice controls, smart locks, smart air quality monitors, mobile bots, and smart lighting systems are just a few of the gadgets on the market.

To summarize

There isn’t an easy way to describe what technology is capable of. IoT is one of the coolest inventions of technology that does exactly what it was designed to do: make life easier and boost human productivity. The above are some of the significant themes you will see this year and beyond as a result of the Internet of Things. In the following years, there will be a plethora of unparalleled inventions that will astound us all even more.