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What is Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical devices that sense, connect and exchange data over the internet.
IoT
Internet of Things
Also known as: IoT
By Glintr Editorial TeamReviewed by Glintr Learn ReviewersUpdated 5 min readArea: IoT
Definition
The Internet of Things (IoT) describes physical devices — sensors, appliances, vehicles, machines — connected to networks so they can exchange data and be controlled remotely. It combines embedded hardware, networking and cloud services.
Real-world examples
- Smart home devices.
- Connected industrial machinery.
- Fleet tracking in logistics.
Related Concepts
- Embedded SystemsEmbedded Systems are dedicated computing systems built into a product to perform a specific function.
- MicrocontrollerA microcontroller is a small computer on a single chip, used to control embedded devices.
- SensorA sensor is a component that detects physical phenomena — temperature, motion, light, sound — and converts them into signals.
- Cloud ComputingCloud Computing is the on-demand delivery of compute, storage and services over the internet.