Smartphones, Tablets, and IoT

Internet of Things (IoT) has found profound applications in industrial computing, like research labs. There is reason to expect IoT driving innovations in diverse fields like smart home and smart city, etc. It's a interesting question to ask whether IoT may benefit personal computing.

If smartwatches are regarded as IoT, we may examine the status quo and explore possible lines for the future. Apple Watch works closely with the iPhone, sharing much information and secured with considerable authentication. It's natural to expect IoT for personal computing may also take advantage of the link with smartphones and tablets.

Smartphones and tablets possess superb interface for simulating control panels. A starting point for IoT may be about control. Consider playing music in a room or building. All speakers and accessories may be centrally controlled with ease by smartphones or tablets. Music volume may be automatically reduced when phone rings. Spatial configuration may be employed to make listening experience more vivid. Moreover, it's all done in secured manner with authentication.

Smartphones and tablets that sync information with IoT devices provide another possibility. One can plan a trip on the iPad, sync to the iPhone and use CarPlay for scheduling and directions. Easily monitor car status together with travel data during recharging. With better app interoperability and advanced self-driving cars, even business trips can be enjoyable.

Personal healthcare devices may record daily health data via smartphones and tablets. Look after home devices during outdoors, especially if ordinary home telephones are digitized. All sorts of check-ins and check-outs may be completed with sound authentication. IoT applications for personal computing are abundant to find.