IoT has changed the world including the healthcare systems or even traffic systems where you don’t need to lift your finger and get all the information right away. This occurred due to the uses of IoT devices and it is not just making life easy but redefining the way of living.

IoT devices are playing a major role in our lives. Statista predicts that by 2030, the number of IoT devices worldwide will rise to 29.42 billion. In today’s blog, we’ll explore 15 major uses of IoT devices in our daily lives.  So without waiting, let’s dive into it. 

Major Uses of IoT Devices Discussed in Detail

Here’s how the Internet of Things is used worldwide to improve lives and make work efficient. 

1. To monitor patient health.

2. To help patients adhere to medicines.

3. To control your home temperature.

4. To monitor industrial machinery.

5. To operate home appliances.

6. To manage water and detect leaks.

7. To organize meetings and collaborations.

8. To manage traffic in urban cities.

9. To manage power supply.

10. To improve agriculture.

11. To maintain the environment.

12. Offering tracking for children and pets.

13. By managing retail inventory.

14. By helping you with workouts.

15. By providing safety and security.

Now, let’s look at each of these separately. 

1. To monitor patient health

One of the uses of IoT devices in the medical field is how it monitors patient health. IoT devices such as wearables like Fitbit or the Apple watch can show signs such as declining heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels. Based on these signs, the patient can easily visit their doctor to get the help they need.

2. To help patients adhere to medicines

Consuming medicines on time is important for patient care. IoT devices ensure that patients consume the right amount of medicine at the right time. A great example of this application of IoT is the Propeller Health app and its integration with the Novartis Breeze inhaler. It prompts you when you need to take your dose and how much you have already consumed. 

3. To control your home temperature

Another application of IoT is its use in controlling your home’s temperature. IoT-controlled thermostats can easily record your habits and preferences, and make changes to your room’s temperature accordingly. 

4. To monitor industrial machinery

     One of the most important applications of IoT is its use in industrial machinery. IoT devices can be used to remotely control machinery, and also receive alerts about machine overheating and temperature. This makes machine repair and maintenance easy. 

5. To operate home appliances

    Another great application of IoT is its ability to operate your home appliances. IoT devices such as LG’s washing machine automatically adjust to the speed needed to wash your clothes, depending on the fabric type. This means that your clothes get the much-needed attention without human intervention.

6. To manage water and detect leaks

Another application of IoT devices in our daily lives is to manage water and detect leaks. Smart water systems such as Flo by Rachio can manage your water usage and detect leaks. This ensures optimal usage of water, which results in less expense. 

7.  To organize meetings and collaborations

Smart conference rooms use applications of IoT to organize meetings. These rooms are equipped with voice-activated assistants such as Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa to allow for presentations, remote participation, note-taking, and making presentations more productive and collaborative.

8. To manage traffic in urban cities

Many cities are using the application of IoT to manage traffic. These applications use sensors to monitor traffic flow, adjust traffic lights, and even provide real-time traffic updates to drivers. This reduces traffic congestion and improves the time it takes to reach from one place to another. 

9.  To manage power supply

Traditional power grids are now gradually turning into smart grids. These grids include connected sensors and meters. Now, energy companies can monitor usage patterns, and address power outages. They can also use renewable resources such as solar and wind power more efficiently. 

10. To improve agriculture

Applications of IoT in agriculture are changing the industry completely. Farmers are now using connected sensors to monitor soil moisture, temperature, and nutrient levels. This allows for targeted irrigation and fertilizer application. This approach ensures minimal wastage of resources yields maximum results and reduces dependence on chemical fertilizers. 

11. To maintain the environment

Applications of IoT play a major part in maintaining the environment. Its devices help provide real-time data about the environment which helps monitor air quality, track pollution levels, and measure changes in weather patterns. This data serves as the groundwork for environmental research and sustainability. 

12. Offering tracking for children and pets

Applications of IoT also can track children and pets. All you need to do is to enable the GPS tracker in children’s clothing or pet collar. The collar/GPS tracker can tell you the exact location of the child/pet in case they are lost. You can follow the GPS tracker to reach their location. 

13. By managing retail inventory

IoT inventory management systems ensure that empty shelves and stockouts do not occur. IoT-based systems use RFID tags or sensor-based shelves to track product levels. This automatically triggers a restocking order, which prevents stockouts, and ensures a seamless shopping experience for the customer. 

14. By helping you with workouts

Smart bikes and fitness equipment that use applications of IoT can add a whole new feel to your workout routine. Now, you can track your progress, whether it’s on a yoga mat or a treadmill. You can sync your progress with fitness apps, which provide you with a home gym experience. 

15. By providing safety and security

Smart applications of IoT devices such as wearables are capable of providing emergency response alerts for individuals who are prone to accidents. These provide a sense of safety and security for senior citizens. 

Now that we know the 15 major uses of IoT devices, it’s time to recap what we learned throughout the blog. 

The Takeaways

The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly transforming our world. From monitoring patient health to managing traffic in cities, applications of IoT devices are making our lives easier, safer, and more efficient. In healthcare, wearables track vitals, while smart inhalers remind patients about medication.

At home, we can control thermostats and operate appliances remotely.  Industries benefit from remote machinery monitoring and optimized operations. Smart grids manage power consumption and integrate renewable resources. Farmers use sensors to improve crop yields and reduce waste. Environmental monitoring helps us track pollution levels and weather patterns.

IoT even keeps our children and pets safe with GPS tracking. Inventory management in retail stores ensures shelves are always stocked. As IoT technology continues to evolve, we can expect even more innovative applications to emerge in the years to come.