What’s next
New IoT-based devices are continually being developed and we should recognize that almost any physical item can now be made smart by adding IoT sensors, some connectivity, and computing capabilities. If the return-on-investment model is favorable, chances are it will become smart. IoT device costs will continue to decrease, making more and more items candidates for being made smart.
The following are a few examples of what is trending at the time of this writing:
- Matter: 2023 will see the introduction of Matter version 1.0 from the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), formerly the Zigbee Alliance. This 280-member alliance includes giants such as Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, and Amazon Alexa. They developed a smart home standard that allows their applications to communicate with each other and increase their cybersecurity capabilities.
Figure 15.8 – CSA Matter standard
- Smart plug-and-play power jacks:...