Internet of Things
Controlling things via the internet can be directly, through a hub, or through voice control.
- Direct control via apps on Smartphones, tablets, PCs, etc.
- Through a hub (ex: Wink, Insteon, Samsung, etc.)
- Through Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod.
Some devices require a supporting app, such as Belkin Wemo, TP-Link Kasa, iHome, etc.
For DIYers using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, several integrating packages can be used.
- Blynk automates GIY apps with smartphones, tec.
- Sinric automates apps using Alexa or Google Home
- Both offer many pre-written example programs for easy implementation.
- Both are free (within limits)
