The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the way we interact with everyday objects, creating a connected world where devices communicate with each other seamlessly. While IoT offers numerous benefits, one of the most compelling advantages is its ability to save money in our homes. By leveraging smart technology, IoT devices can optimize energy consumption, improve security, and streamline household operations. In this article, we will explore eight ways IoT devices can help you save money in your home.

Energy Efficiency

IoT devices play a vital role in promoting energy efficiency by monitoring and managing power consumption. Smart thermostats, for example, learn your temperature preferences and adjust accordingly, ensuring optimal heating or cooling while minimizing energy waste. Additionally, connected lighting systems enable you to control lights remotely and automate their usage, reducing unnecessary energy usage and lowering electricity bills.

Smart Metering

Traditional utility bills often lack detailed insights into energy consumption patterns. However, IoT-enabled smart meters provide real-time data on electricity, water, and gas usage. By monitoring consumption patterns and identifying areas of high consumption, you can make informed decisions to reduce waste, leading to significant cost savings.

Home Security

IoT devices offer advanced home security features that can save you money on insurance premiums and protect your property from potential threats. Smart security systems with cameras, motion sensors, and door/window sensors allow you to monitor your home remotely and receive instant alerts in case of any unusual activities. This not only enhances your peace of mind but also deters burglars, potentially reducing the chances of theft and lowering insurance costs.

Leak Detection and Water Conservation

Water leaks can be costly and often go unnoticed until significant damage has occurred. IoT devices equipped with water sensors can detect leaks early on and send alerts to your smartphone. By promptly addressing the issue, you can prevent water wastage and avoid expensive repairs. Furthermore, IoT-powered smart irrigation systems can optimize watering schedules based on weather conditions and soil moisture, promoting water conservation and reducing your water bill.

Appliance Monitoring and Control

IoT devices allow you to monitor and control your appliances remotely, optimizing their usage and reducing energy waste. For instance, smart plugs enable you to turn off electronics or appliances that are not in use, preventing unnecessary standby power consumption. By managing your devices efficiently, you can reduce your energy bill while extending the lifespan of your appliances.

Smart Home Automation

IoT devices enable seamless integration and automation of various home functions. Through centralized control systems or virtual assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, you can create schedules and routines to automate tasks such as adjusting thermostat settings, turning lights on/off, and operating home entertainment systems. By automating these functions, you can optimize energy usage and save money on utility bills.

Predictive Maintenance

IoT devices equipped with sensors can monitor the performance of appliances and identify potential issues before they escalate. By detecting early warning signs, you can schedule maintenance or repairs proactively, preventing expensive breakdowns and prolonging the lifespan of your devices. This predictive maintenance approach can significantly reduce repair costs and ensure optimal functionality of your household appliances.

Efficient Shopping and Resource Management

Smart refrigerators equipped with IoT technology can help you track food expiration dates, create shopping lists, and even place orders for groceries when supplies run low. This eliminates unnecessary trips to the grocery store and helps prevent food wastage. By efficiently managing resources and avoiding unnecessary purchases, you can save money on groceries while minimizing food waste.

Conclusion

IoT devices have transformed our homes into smart, interconnected spaces that offer numerous financial benefits. From optimizing energy consumption and promoting water conservation to enhancing home security and enabling efficient resource management, IoT devices provide innovative solutions to save money and improve our overall quality of life.

Connected Living According to a NASSCOM report published in 2017, the IoT landscape in India is expected to reach $15 Billion by 2020, making up 5% of the global market. The last three years have seen over 100 Indian startups in IoT. Investors are showing interest in startups offering innovative IoT solutions and a whopping $60 million has been invested in the last two years. Among the leading verticals, healthcare and manufacturing are hot for investment.  

IoT Implementations Talking about IOT applications, we may divide them into two broad categories: Industrial and Consumer segments. The industrial segment includes industrial and retail automation, contributing to the development of smart offices and smart cities. In the coming years, more organizations shift towards IoT will for improved and efficient businesses for higher productivity and better business returns. The manufacturing industry is using smart machines to improve the overall manufacturing process and to produce better goods.

The consumer segment, on the other hand, covers smart lifestyle, home, health, and fitness automation. IoT-based lighting system (with in-built sensors), remotely controlled air conditioners or smart security systems are already in use. Smart water management solutions from IoT Solutionz (an initiative by Pixel Solutionz with smart monitoring and automatic pump control services, helps you cut down on power bills, save water for later use.   Wearable technology is largely in use for monitoring critical health conditions. Sensors are collecting data and at the same time, the data is made available for doctors. Now doctors can monitor crucial patients, closely, all the time, even when working from a far-off location.  

Bigger players in the fray On a larger scale, IoT-based surveillance systems with LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network), is used to solve the problem of chlorination plant chlorine leakage along with chlorine cylinder temperature in India, has already been implemented. Google’s Project Brillo, which includes familiar tools such as Android Studio, the Android SDK, Google Play Services, and Google Cloud Platform, allows developers to build smart devices with Android APIs and Google services while staying highly secure with updates direct from Google. IoT is one of the biggest game changers of the century.

The Indian consumers have already realized the potential of smarts and market experts predict a steady growth for IoT-based solutions. The coming years will see more companies with better offerings, making life simpler for us. The IoT landscape in India looks bright and promising.

When aiming for any Internet of Things (IoT) project, the first thing comes in mind is to choose a microcontroller. Microcontroller is the brain of the system. The whole system is controlled by microcontroller. Information sent by the sensors is processed, converted if required and then the output is being chosen accordingly by the microcontroller. There are a number of microcontrollers available. So we have to choose the correct microcontroller for our project to reduce price and increase performance. Here we will be discussing with some microcontrollers and some development boards which can be used in project. 1. ATMEL ATMEGA 8A Atmega 8A is a microcontroller from Atmel. The key features are – 1. 8 Kilobytes of in system programmable flash memory 2. 1 Kilobytes of Internal SRAM 3. 3 PWM Channels 4. 6 Channel ADC 5. 23 Programmable IO Pins 6. 512 bytes EEPROM So, Atmega 8 can be used where the program memory is less than 8 Kilobytes and there are fewer variables as the SRAM memory is only 1 Kilobyte. Pros: 1. Lightweight because there are only 28 pins and it comes in small PDIP package. 2. 23 Programmable IO Pins can handle a lot of sensors and outputs. 3. Low Cost Buy 4. Easy to program 5. 6 channel 10 bit ADC can handle six different analog sensors. Cons: 1. Only 1 KB of SRAM 2. There are only 3 PWM Channels 3. Any type of wireless communication must be added externally. 2. ATMEGA 328P Atmega 328p is a 8-bit low power microcontroller with 32k In-System Programmable flash in a 28 pin PDIP Package. Features — 1. 32 Kilobytes of in system programmable flash memory 2. 2 Kilobytes of Internal SRAM 3. 6 PWM Channels 4. 6 channel ADC 5. 23 IO Pins 6. 1 Kilobyte of EEPROM Pros: 1. 32 KB Flash Memory can handle bigger programs. 2. 6 PWM channels can be used for six different analog output machines. 3. 1KB of EEPROM can store a lot of data even when the power is off.. Cons: 1. Costly (Buy) 2. For wireless communication we have to add modules externally. 3. NODEMCU ESP8266 NodeMCU is an open-source firmware and development kit that helps you to prototype or builds IoT products. It includes firmware that runs on the ESP8266 Wi-Fi SoC from Espressif Systems. Features: 1. 4 Megabytes of in system programmable flash memory. 2. 128 Kilobytes of internal RAM 3. 802.11b/g/n HT40 WifiTranceiver 4. 10 Programmable GPIOs 5. Single ADC 6. 10 PWM Pins Above features of NodeMCU ESP 8266 shows that it is ideal for wifi based projects. Though there are some cons. Pros: 1. Wifi in-built 2. Current Consumption is as small as 80 mA during transmission and 20 uA during sleep. 3. All GPIOs are PWM enabled. 4. 4 Megabytes of program space can hold an extremely large program. Cons: 1. Only one ADC. For multiple sensors we have to use multiplexer. 2. The number of GPIOs is quite low. 4. ESP32 DEV BOARD Created by Express if Systems, ESP 32 is a low cost, low power system on chip series with wifi and bluetooth capabilities. Features: 1. ESP 32 is Dual Core 2. Wifi and Bluetooth built in 3. 4 MB of in system programmable flash memory 4. 512 KB SRAM 5. 34 GPIOs 6. 18 Channel ADC Pros: 1. 34 GPIOs can be connected with a lot of input and output devices. 2. 18 channel ADC makes it easier to connect with multiple analog sensors. 3. It has built in touch switches. 4. WiFi and Bluetooth two in one features make the communication easier. 5. ADC is 12 bit so, more accuracy. Cons: 1. High Price 2. More complex 3. Because it is more recent than esp 8266, not all software has been developed to take the most out of the ESP32 functionalities. 5. RASPBERRY PI 3 Raspberry pi 3 is a single board computer with LAN, wifi and bluetooth connectivity. Features: 1. Quad Core broadcam BCM 2837 64 bit ARMv8 Processor 2. Runs at 1.2 GHz 3. Four USB Ports 4. 26 IO 5. 4 PWM Pins 6. 1GB internal RAM 7. Wifiand bluetooth 8. Ethernet 9. 3.5mm Audio Jack Above features makes it possible to use this Raspberry Pi where a PC or a greater processing power is necessary. Pros: 1. Raspberry pi does not require the user to have extensive programming experience. 2. The Raspberry pi is perfect for adaptive technology: It is able to display images or play videos at 1080p hd resolution to building systems such as digital jukeboxes or prototyping embedded systems. 3. The product is energy efficient and provides a greener ethical alternative to small businesses. This small credit card sized product makes it easy to recycle and does not release as much carbon dioxide emissions into the environment, unlike big servers that require lots of energy and extensive cooling systems. 4. The product also gives you a lot of room to experiment and turn it into something else that is entirely different. The SD cards on the board can be easily switched, which allows you to change the functions of the device without spending a lot of time re-installing the software. Cons: 1. It does not replace your computer, since the Ethernet is only a 10/100 and the processor is not as fast, it is time consuming to download and install software and is unable to do any complex multitasking. 2. Not compatible with other operating systems such as Windows. 3. Heavy Cost There are various microcontrollers or brains for different uses. When making a project we have to choose the microcontroller wisely depending on the requirement like project cost, wireless communication, number of digital and analog sensor etc. We provide a variety of IoT devices like Automatic Pump Controller, Motion Sensing Light, Safety Devices like Fire Alarm, Smoke Alarm and many Industrial IoT Solutions. Contact us if you have such requirements in mind.

According to the paper, there are instances in cities all over the world where 40% or more of the water pumped into a distribution grid is wasted before it ever reaches the user. It is now necessary to act.

India is in a crisis. Most people are aware of how closely tied India’s traditional ways are to the country’s economic and social systems of governance.

Given that it is already the second most populous country in the world (Census, 2011), India’s natural resources are heavily burdened, with water being the most essential of them.

This suggests that the threat to the depletion of water supplies caused by the expanding population has been significant. The constantly expanding population is a fact.

Water accessibility per person has decreased from 2,309 cu m (Sharma and Bharat 2009 study) in 1991 to 1,588 cu m in 2001 due to population growth (CWC, 2010). When taking into account the anticipated growth in population by 2025, the per capita

Shocking, is not it? Well, there’s more to it.

Dry taps, low water levels, and drier seasons to follow

The Composite Water Management Index’ (CWMI) says nearly 600 million Indians are facing high-to-extreme water stress –where more than 40 percent of the annually available surface water is used every year–and about 200,000 people are dying every year because they do not have access to safe water.

The same report cautions us by saying that the situation is likely to worsen as the demand for water will exceed the supply by 2050. According to a report by ASSOCHAM and Skymet Weather Services, with the rapid rise in the day and night temperatures, India is drying out set apart by industrious dampness shortage conditions.

The report also notes that nine states are currently experiencing a dry spell, and it shows that the mean annual air temperature is rising across several regions of the country.

India must act quickly to find a solution before the water issue worsens. IoT provides us with intelligent water management options to address India’s water crisis. Let’s get in-depth on the Internet of Things and water management concepts in this conversation.

IoT for Water Management: Smart Sensors and Automatic Pumps

Installing level sensors and other equipment that is spread out over reservoirs and overhead tanks is necessary for efficient water management in homes and workplaces.

When the ideal level is reached, these IoT-based level sensors can determine a tank’s or reservoir’s maximum capacity and notify the central servers.

Regular transmission of this information to the central servers assists in calculating daily water usage and provides an indication of the amount of water in the reservoirs or storage tanks.

When the ideal level is attained, the water supply is instantly halted. Every time the water level reaches half of the container’s total water content, the automatic pump activates once again.

Using IoT to Manage Water: Intelligent Irrigation Watering schedules in the fields are automatically adjusted by smart irrigation systems, which continuously monitor weather, soil conditions, evaporation, and plant water usage.

This prevents water shortages and minimises water waste. The frequency and length of the irrigation schedule are determined by smart controllers using weather and/or site data.

Smart irrigation controllers with soil moisture sensors assess soil moisture content using IoT-based technology.

The sensors, which are buried in the root zone of turf, trees, or shrubs, properly measure the soil’s moisture content and send this information to the controller. There are two distinct sensor-based techniques for measuring soil moisture: •

Suspended cycle irrigation systems can be programmed with watering schedules, start times, and durations just like conventional timer controllers. When the soil is sufficiently moist, the irrigation system will halt before the next planned irrigation.

Water on demand Irrigation: It requires no programming of irrigation duration (only start times and days of the week to water). It has a user-set lower and upper threshold, which initiates irrigation when the soil moisture level fails to meet those levels.

According to industry experts, smart irrigation systems and controllers conserve water from 40% to as high as 70%, winning over traditional irrigation controllers.

A water-efficient irrigation study of the Saving Water Partnership, a coalition of 24 water purveyors, was conducted in Washington State’s Puget Sound and the results are astounding.

The reported water savings were 20,735 gallons per year per site for sites with rain sensor controllers and 10,071 gallons per year per site for sites using traditional controllers.

Smarter Cities with IoT-based Water Management

The WRG report goes on to state that many cities have also found that if they simply reduce water pressure in the grid, they also reduce leakage and minimize wear and tear on aging pipes.

Based on the historical data collected and analyzed by predictive analytics and combined with the consideration of special events, holidays, as well as the weather in that city, water consumption for a city may be calculated.

Issues like water wastage and unequal distribution can be addressed by ‘smart’ technologies such as Grundfos’ Demand Driven Distribution pressure control system, which can save both water and money by delivering optimal water pressure at any given time.

This system can automatically monitor grid use patterns with remote sensors and adjust the water pressure accordingly using a Grundfos software algorithm.

The Internet of Things technology also makes use of optimization techniques to send a notification to the residents regarding the unavailability of power on a particular day.

Internet of things for smart cities ensures that water as a resource is equitably distributed, and not wasted. Adopting a sustainable mindset is as much required as using smart technological innovations.

Individuals should start adopting eco-friendly practices and products. Simple measures like rainwater harvesting and water aerators go a long way in overcoming the crisis of water shortage.

Smart water management solutions from IoT Solutionz (an initiative by Pixel Solutionz,) with smart monitoring and automatic pump control services, help you cut down on power bills, and save water for later use. Interested? Call us for IoT-based water management solutions.

The incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business is leading to exponential growth and expanding business results.

A typical AI is trained and fed with inputs that it uses to analyze and act accordingly. AI was founded as an academic discipline in 1956 and has been modified till 2010.

Since then, AI is being massively incorporated into various domains of the business sector.

Generally, AI technologies are fundamentally enabling businesses to develop innovative products and services.

How AI and IoT are transforming businesses?

It has gradually led to a revolution in our work, mindset, and lifestyle. It helps in business engagement leading to effective and meaningful interactions with its customers. Broad categories of Artificial Intelligence:-

• Analytical AI:- It works according to the learnings based on a large amount of data and past experiences to generate meaningful insights and inform future decisions.
• Human-inspired AI:- It consists of Cognitive and emotional intelligence, predicting and understanding human emotions.

Insight into the incorporation of AI in various domains:-

• Facebook face recognition:- It is face recognition technology used by Facebook to identify a person present in a photo through tag suggestion. The notification for tag suggestions comes automatically as a part of AI.
• Chatbot:- It is an AI software that engages interaction between a machine and a human through messaging applications, mobile apps, etc.
• YouTube recommendation:- Above all, youTube provides video recommendations according to the search history of a user as a part of AI.
• E-Commerce:- Through AI, online shopping portals give recommendations of items based on our shopped items and search history.

Such implementation of Artificial Intelligence in business has created a revolution in generating new leads, and enhanced customer experience, thereby leading to business growth.

A relevant quote by Daniel Derin reveals the importance of AI – “From better chatbots for customer service to data analytics watching your company’s activities, AI in business is rapidly becoming a commonly used competitive tool”.

Internet of Things (IoT):- The Internet of Things is an evolving term these days that have impacted our daily lifestyle on everything, ranging from the way we travel to the process manufacturers follow to keep track of their inventory.

It is a network of interrelated computing devices connecting software and hardware systems, which has the ability to transfer huge data without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction.

Advantages of AI and IoT in business

These days, we are used to a lot of facilities which is conceptualized by IoT.

• Ola or Uber cabs:- The whole concept of booking these cabs just by a click on your mobile app is based on IoT as it is connecting software and hardware with the huge network of IoT.
• Investigation of food security:- Devices with built-in sensors connected to an Internet of Things platform help to detect the quality of food being carried by truck.

Thus the huge amount of data and information generated by connected devices enables us to make smart decisions that save time and money.

It has changed the world in more ways than we could imagine until a few years back. The changes and advancements in various domains will continue and will shape our future. A study reveals that around $6 trillion is estimated to be spent on the Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in the next five years. At present, each and every industry is impacted by it. The Internet of Things has already impacted our lives significantly.

Future trends in IoT in various domains:

• Retail companies:

Retail companies are investing heavily in IoT as they understand the importance of data-driven analytics and also to further improve customer experience. Customers, on the other hand, are enjoying the new experiences made possible because of IoT. The popular application cases in Retail sector are as below:

1. Use of Beacons to send notifications to the consumers about any coupon or sale.
2. Re-inventing trial rooms using virtual and smart mirrors.
3. Smart shirt monitors (like Heart Rate Polo Shirts) to monitor the heart and pulse rate.

• Manufacturing industries:

The manufacturing industry is making use of smart machines to improve the overall manufacturing process and to produce better goods. Industrial automation is now a familiar term which is the use of control systems, such as computers or robots, and information technologies for handling different processes and machineries in an industry to replace a human being. It enhances quality, flexibility, efficiency and productivity. The popular application cases are as below:

1. Application of RFID (radio frequency identification) tags with Wi-Fi infrastructure to track real-time productivity.
2. Application of smart tools to manage manufacturing processes like measuring, drilling, tightening etc. to improve production efficiency.

• Heath sector:

IoT is reshaping healthcare as well. Sensors are collecting data and at the same time, the data can be visible to doctors. This is helping doctors closely to monitor crucial patients from far away. The popular application cases are as below:

1. IoT enabled clinical trial solutions to evaluate specific outcomes.
2. Wearable devices to monitor pulse, heart, walking, biking, and other health data.
3. Sensor-enabled mobile devices to remotely monitor patients with chronic illness.

• Advanced internet facilities:

We are welcoming the era of 5G network which will allow the collection, management, and analysis of data in real-time. We are not far from the time when there won’t be any buffering in the internet speed and we won’t have to wait even for a minute to access information and services. As an increasingly digital-first nation, India is likely to witness a robust NB-IoT network being deployed in 2019. With the incorporation of ICT and IoT, we are heading towards the establishment of a smart city which will enhance operational efficiency, access to information, thereby uplifting the overall quality of life.

Our restrooms have ceased to be mere restrooms. Call them glamour rooms, if you like. But most important of all, we have smart bathrooms that come with IoT-based bathroom fixtures that help you save both water and electricity.

Here we explore some of the hottest trends in smart toilet technologies.

DTV+ Shower/Smart Shower: With smart connected shower you can adjust the water temperature, control the showerheads/spray patterns, adjust music or lighting, turn on steam, and even set the duration of a shower using voice commands.

Moreover, the Moxie Showerhead with Bluetooth enabled wireless speaker system, another very popular smart toilet feature, allows you to listen to up to 7 hours of music, news or podcasts while showering.

PerfectFill Bathtub: PerfectFill bathtub is designed in such a way that you can automatically fill a bathtub to optimum depth and temperature of water. You can also automatically drain the tub using voice commands. What more, you can start or stop it even when you are away for a movie and have a bath waiting for you at the perfect temperature when you walk in.

Warming Drawers: Nothing is better than getting a fresh, warm towel when you are out after a bath. AKA towel warmers adjust the temperature of the towel to your room temperature, and absorb the moisture content, and pile them neatly- all done while you were busy foaming yourself behind the shower curtain.

Programmable Water Pebble: This smart toilet feature (which looks like a white, shiny pebble) has multiple benefits. It tracks your water usage and trains your shower to use less water. The in-built sensors of the smart toilet feature will tell you to stop the shower when you are not using it, and water flow cease, if it does not sense any movement in the washroom.

Simplehuman Sensor Mirror: The Sensor Mirror is very much like the magic mirror we read about in fairy tales, in our childhood days. The only difference is, the mirror does not talk, and it only works to make life easier for you.

The Sensor Mirror uses a light system to stimulate natural sunlight so that users can see their full-color variation. The mirror automatically lights up when you approach towards it. The cordless mirror has a long-lasting LED that lasts up to 100 years.  The Simplehuman Sensor Mirror saves electricity and you do not need to light a bulb every time you enter the bathroom.

Smart Sinks and Digital Faucets: The Smart Sink technology in your washroom or restroom can help you save on both water and power bills. It has several benefits like reduced tap flow and digital temperature-control settings.

The Infrared tap technology “reads” the user and turns off the faucet when it senses that hands are not under the faucet. Digital faucets have other programmable features like a timed shower setting or a teeth-brushing option that runs for an allotted time frame.

Touch-Free Toilet Flush: Now, you do not need to touch a handle or button, every time you need to flush. Simply wave a hand over DeltaFlushIQ’s sensor to activate it. It does not flush automatically; it works only when you want it to.

TOTO Automatic Toilet: TOTO offers smart toilet features such as an automatically opening and closing of the lid, auto flush, heated seat, and “electrolyzed” water to self-clean the bowl, a nightlight, and even a remote control to operate the smart toilet. This not only saves on water but also makes toilet experience much safer for kids and elder members of the family.

It goes without saying that smart toilets cannot function without smart water management solutions. IoT Solutionz, an initiative by Pixel Solutionz, offers smart metering and pump control solutions for better water management.

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IoT Solutionz’s automatic monitoring system posts updates on energy consumption per minute on the user’s app or via SMS, accurately. Consumption pattern analysis platform helps the user to decide exactly how and where to save energy consumption and money. The Smart Sensors connects with their high power consuming consumers and helps them optimize power consumption.

IoT Solutionz’s automatic closed-loop system checks for the water level, before turning on the pump. Also, it turns off the pump, once the optimum level is reached, keeping water wastage at bay.

What smart technology do you use in the bathroom?  Tell us about your smart toilet experience.

The programme started with an inaugural speech by Mr. Debashis Sen, the additional Chief Secretary, Government of West Bengal, and was soon followed by Mr. Ambarish Dasgupta’s (Senior Partner and Founder at Intueri consulting LLP) brief discourse on “IoT – ushering the connected existence”. The audience enjoyed a delightful discussion by Prof. Sudip Misra (IIT, KGP) who spoke on Enabling Cross-domain Convergence and Innovation with the Internet of Things. Soon after, Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) CEO NK Mahapatra expressed his views on startup developing solutions in areas like intelligent transport system, smart parking, smart urban lighting system, and smart city maintenance. Industry stalwarts like Abir Banerjee (National Business Manager, HPE, Aruba) and Manish Kelkar (Director, SCM at Oracle India Pvt. Ltd) enlightened the audience with their views on Hardening security for Industrial IoT & Industry 4.0 – challenges & concerns and application of IoT in Logistics Management. The State IT&E department minister Bratya Basu, the honorary guest at the IoT Knowledge workshop launched Bengalathon 2018.

Post-lunch, there was a panel discussion on the strategy for IoT – Way Ahead, where Vishal Sanghvi (Founder & CEO, Net2Point), Sujay Nandi (Lead Architect, Cognitive Business Decision, IBM), Shantanu Som (CEO, Som Imaging Informatics), Sounak Dey (Scientist, Research & Innovation, TCS), Sadhan Biswas (Founder Partner, Pixel Solutionz), and Lalit Mishra (General Manager–IoT Sales, TCL). Pixel Solutionz founder and partner, Sadhan Biswas expressed his views on the challenges of IoT implementation in India and suggested smart strategies for overcoming the challenges. He spoke at large on the lack of awareness among people, the need for more economic solutions, and start-up prospects in IoT.

IoT Solutionz, a product by Pixel Solutionz, enables enterprises to, create IoT platforms and leverage best–in–class IoT solutions for assured return on their investments. The smart water management system, by IoT Solutionz, ensures that the pump is turned on only when the water level falls below the minimum and is proactive enough to refill it, immediately. Energy-efficient and affordable, the IoT-based energy management solution helps you save on power bills. The smart motion sensor checks for human movement in the room, and automatically switches off power when no one is present in the room. IoT Solutionz’s smart energy management solution also includes voice-controlled lighting, power on/off and remote management of home functions.

Their smart LPG solution monitors product usage and sends regular updates via SMS. Its smart sensor checks for LPG layer in the cylinder, and send an alert notification, once the level falls below the minimum level. Smart LPG solution tracks gas usage and helps you save on gas bills.

Soon after this, students and techies presented their ideas as to how IoT could be effectively used for developing smart technologies like intelligent transport system, digital signage, smart urban lighting, and telecare. Students demonstrated self-assisting systems and smart wearable devices which can track specific health conditions, with a reminder system for medicines, or monitor patient movement.

The Knowledge workshop on the Internet of Things was a huge hit, with techies, thought leaders, scholars, and students interacting over innovative solutions for smart cities and better living, and of working together for a connected living.