English · Science & Technology
Internet of Things
/ˈɪn.tə.nɛt əv θɪŋz/
[/ˈɪn.tə.nɛt əv θɪŋz/]
connected everyday devices
Advancednoun
Definition
The network of everyday objects connected to the internet so they can share data and be controlled.
Example
Thanks to the Internet of Things, she can switch on her heating from her phone.
Thanks to the Internet of Things, she can switch on her heating from her phone.
Etymology
Coined by Kevin Ashton in 1999, extending 'internet' to ordinary physical 'things'.
How & Where It’s Used
Often abbreviated 'IoT'; covers smart homes, wearables, and sensors.