Internet of Things (IoT) Devices

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Internet of Things
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................2
Home Network...........................................................................................................................3
Internet of Things Devices.........................................................................................................4
1. Amazon Alexa and Amazon Echo Dot..............................................................................4
2. Wink Hub 2........................................................................................................................5
3. Logitech harmony Elite......................................................................................................6
4. Smart Lock Home Kit........................................................................................................7
5. ADT Pulse..........................................................................................................................7
6. Tend secure Lynx Indoor...................................................................................................8
7. Nest Cam outdoor..............................................................................................................9
8. LG Smart Wireless Security Camera.................................................................................9
9. Adobe Home Security Starter Kit....................................................................................10
10. Netgear Arlo Pro............................................................................................................11
Conclusion................................................................................................................................12
References................................................................................................................................13
Appendix..................................................................................................................................15

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Introduction
The Internet of Things (IoT) can make a home smart enough with smart appliances
and can ease individual's life. The IoT devices connected to the network can enhance the
security of the home; the privacy of the family can be assured with the aid of IoT.
The report will highlight ten IoT devices which can ease one’s lifestyle; it has the
capability to provide advanced security along with that.
Home Network
Fig 1: Floor Design of Internet of Things
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The floor design of IOT shows the usage of smart devices like Smart Lock Home Kit,
smart television, Amazon Echo Dot, LG Wireless Camera which can make the home really
smart.
Internet of Things Devices
1. Amazon Alexa and Amazon Echo Dot
Alexa Smart home from Amazon brings in various innovative features that have the
ability to make home smart. The Alexa incorporating with smart devices can really ease one's
life and lifestyle. The Alexa incorporating with various smart devices can enhance the
capability of various devices like-Starter kits, Lighting and Fans, outlets, locks, cameras and
home entertainment.
The Amazon Echo is the listener. It captures the human voice and the response
accordingly. If multiple Alexas is installed at home, then the nearby Alexa will detect and
identify the voice and works as per command (Edwards, Edwards & Dot, 2016). Amazon
Alexa helps to stream music, it also helps in adding products to the to-do list and has the
ability to generate shopping list as well, it also assists in setting up of kitchen timers and also
setting up alarms.
Issue
The device faces issues while trying to understand the users’ language or users’
commands.
a. Usage: Amazon has a built-in speaker and it can be operated only on the voice
command. It also contains a touch screen which provides the search outcomes.

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b. Control: The Echo Dot basically connects the smart devices at home and those
devices can be controlled via voice.
c. Connectivity: The Echo Dot can be connected via wireless network connections. It
has also the ability to connect with devices via Bluetooth connectivity.
d. Security: Echo Dot has the facility. The users have the opportunity what they want
to listen and they have also the opportunity not to listen to those which they never want and
this facility is provided by Echo Dot.
e. Privacy: Echo Dot can be turned off whenever the user does not want to listen to.
The device emits a red light when it is inactive or is not listening to anybody. Basically,
during the private talk, the Echo Dot can be turned off. The users can also delete the
conversation recorded thus Echo dot ensures privacy.
2. Wink Hub 2
The device mainly works with Z-Wave, ZigBee, Kidde, Bluetooth, Lutron Clear
Connect. This hub is trustworthy and is popular among the masses. This device is the robust
one. The hub involves all the innovative products that are capable of making a home smart
(Fuenmayor & Wink, 2016). The wink Hub 2 can really innovate the home with the Netgear
Arlo Camera and Philips Hue.
Issue
The issue residing within the Wink hub and it faces difficulty to implement and
configure a connection with Z-Link.
a. Usage: The automation hub incorporated within Wink Hub 2 basically operates
with Z-Wave, ZigBee, Wi-Fi, Lutron Clear Connect and Kidde.

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b. Control: The Wink Hub 2 involves all the smart innovative components ranging
from Philips Hue to Netgear Arlo Camera that has the capability to make home smarter than
before.
c. Connectivity: The Wink Hub 2 has the capability to work without any network
connectivity.
d. Security: Wink Hub 2 provides enhanced security features to 1 Motion Detector, 3
Door-Window Sensors and 1 flashing Light accompanied with Siren.
e. Privacy: The privacy for Wink Hub 2 by assuring security for the window.
3. Logitech harmony Elite
This remote is responsible to connect one or more remote-controlled devices. It
basically helps to connect and control devices such as stereo and TV. It is basically a new
way to switch remote-controlled devices like stereo, TV and other similar devices (Corcoran,
2016). This remote device is way ahead of the traditional remote-controlled devices. Logitech
harmony Elite provides the facility to connect harmony home Hub to all the infrared devices,
Z-Wave and Bluetooth device.
Issue
Logitech Harmony Elite does not work or does not configure with the Amazon Instant
Video App.
a. Usage: Logitech Harmony Elite is the smart remote device that is capable to
control or switch the remote-controlled devices. It is applicable to all smart devices which are
remote controlled.