Mobile Devices and Home Systems Control

What is the use of mobile devices to control the heating system in your home, the garage door, and lights?

A) a GPS tracker B) the Internet of things C) wearable technology D) Immersive technology

Answer:

The use of mobile devices to control home systems is a feature of the Internet of Things (IoT).

The control of heating systems, garage doors, and lights using mobile devices is related to the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT refers to the network of physical objects that are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies for the purpose of connecting and exchanging data with other devices and systems over the Internet. This goes beyond the capabilities of a GPS tracker which is primarily for location tracking, wearable technology which is technology embedded into accessories worn on the body, and immersive technology which includes virtual reality and augmented reality technologies.

One of the IoT applications includes smart home technology, where devices like the 'ConnectIo' intelligent oven can be controlled remotely, allowing refrigeration and pre-programmable cooking cycles, as empowered by Embedded Web Technology (EWT) developed by NASA.