{"id":1263,"date":"2019-09-24T09:35:14","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T09:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legrand.co.in\/smart-spaces\/?p=1263"},"modified":"2020-04-06T14:28:16","modified_gmt":"2020-04-06T14:28:16","slug":"5-reasons-why-the-internet-of-things-iot-is-your-best-friend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preproductiondemo.com\/devsetup-legrand.co.in\/smart-spaces\/5-reasons-why-the-internet-of-things-iot-is-your-best-friend\/","title":{"rendered":"5 reasons why the Internet of Things (IoT) is your best friend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What do best friends do? They don\u2019t just sit back and see you do whatever you want. They intervene. They help you evolve. They try to make you better individuals.<\/p>\n<p>Now while IoT doesn\u2019t have such lofty goals, it does help you a lot for the future. It gives us a heightened sense of awareness about the world. And helps us react to changing conditions with more confidence. The IoT enables a variety of applications, which in turn helps us lead better lives. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Makes cities better for living<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legrand.co.in\/smart-spaces\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sept_Blog_5-Reasons_1a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"744\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preproductiondemo.com\/devsetup-legrand.co.in\/smart-spaces\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sept_Blog_5-Reasons_1a.jpg 744w, https:\/\/preproductiondemo.com\/devsetup-legrand.co.in\/smart-spaces\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sept_Blog_5-Reasons_1a-300x119.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><br \/>\nImagine smooth flowing traffic in a city like Mumbai. Or, smart parking applications that guide you to open spots. It automatically eliminates time wastage and helps cut back on emissions. Hey, it could even warn you when you\u2019re able to touch the speed limit on a highway. Isn\u2019t that what best friends do?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Smart natural disaster management<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legrand.co.in\/smart-spaces\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sept_Blog_5-Reasons_1b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"744\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preproductiondemo.com\/devsetup-legrand.co.in\/smart-spaces\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sept_Blog_5-Reasons_1b.jpg 744w, https:\/\/preproductiondemo.com\/devsetup-legrand.co.in\/smart-spaces\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sept_Blog_5-Reasons_1b-300x119.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><br \/>\nNow, it can\u2019t PREVENT natural disasters (nothing can), but IoT can help you prepare for them better. Mudslides, avalanches, earthquakes \u2013 these are all deadly, but containment teams will be able to respond quicker, thereby managing evacuations better.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Allows your home to take care of itself<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legrand.co.in\/smart-spaces\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sept_Blog_5-Reasons_1c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"744\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preproductiondemo.com\/devsetup-legrand.co.in\/smart-spaces\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sept_Blog_5-Reasons_1c.jpg 744w, https:\/\/preproductiondemo.com\/devsetup-legrand.co.in\/smart-spaces\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sept_Blog_5-Reasons_1c-300x119.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><br \/>\nWell\u2026 not exactly. But you can control your home no matter where you are in the world. Surveillance devices, remote applications for electronics, CCTV cameras\u2026 no longer will the lights remain on until you get back home. You don\u2019t ever have to worry about anyone sneaking into your home while you\u2019re not there. It\u2019s like you\u2019ve left your best friend behind to care for your home!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Takes care of your health<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1249\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legrand.co.in\/smart-spaces\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sept_Blog_5-Reasons_1d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"744\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preproductiondemo.com\/devsetup-legrand.co.in\/smart-spaces\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sept_Blog_5-Reasons_1d.jpg 744w, https:\/\/preproductiondemo.com\/devsetup-legrand.co.in\/smart-spaces\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sept_Blog_5-Reasons_1d-300x119.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><br \/>\nThink of that little smart band on your wrist. It could potentially detect a host of health problems for you, even before they occur. It could remind you when one of your medicines are about to go out of stock. And even order it for you. IoT could potentially save your life.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Helps businesses function smoothly<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legrand.co.in\/smart-spaces\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sept_Blog_5-Reasons_1e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"744\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preproductiondemo.com\/devsetup-legrand.co.in\/smart-spaces\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sept_Blog_5-Reasons_1e.jpg 744w, https:\/\/preproductiondemo.com\/devsetup-legrand.co.in\/smart-spaces\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sept_Blog_5-Reasons_1e-300x119.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><br \/>\nReal-time insights. Intelligent surveillance. Better customer experience. Better for your business. IoT can be easily molded to suit your requirements. And it doesn\u2019t matter what the size of your business is \u2013 IoT can be used by any business. Data is the biggest asset in driving your business.<\/p>\n<p>Legrand believes IoT is the way forward. And it\u2019s time we all embraced it. After all, who wouldn\u2019t want to hug a best friend?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do best friends do? They don\u2019t just sit back and see you do whatever you want. They intervene. They help you evolve. They try to make you better individuals. Now while IoT doesn\u2019t have such lofty goals, it does help you a lot for the future. 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