In general, cloud computing is incredibly popular on the Internet, so IoT devices are no exception.
Rather than basing home automation systems off a dedicated IP address or high-end computer, many systems are based on a cloud, which is both more affordable and easier to use.4 For example, the Nest cameras don’t have slots for micro-SD cards, which would have allowed footage to be stored locally. Rather, all recorded footage is automatically uploaded to a cloud server, only accessible through a Nest Aware subscription. In general, cloud computing is incredibly popular on the Internet, so IoT devices are no exception.