Some devices are also able to act autonomously ins response to the surrounding triggers.
We live in an increasingly connected world, shaped by the IoT as it continues to network more and more "things". Smart homes and buildings are a case in point. A smart home is a house that is equipped with networked devices. These are controlled via a smartphone, computer, or smart speaker. Some devices are also able to act autonomously ins response to the surrounding triggers. For example, a smart home enables the lights and air conditioning in a room to be turned off automatically as soon as the occupants leave the room. Or users can tell a smart speaker to close the garage door or start the washing machine in the basement.