A New Mindset is Required for IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things)!

A New Mindset is Required for IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things)!

Image Source: A3 / ABB Author | Tanya M. Anandan, A3 “ Through the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), manufacturing enterprises can achieve higher productivity and better information insights to create future-ready factories. ” The IIoT lays the foundation for future factories, which are smart, interconnected, and ready to adapt to … Read more

Why Data is Important in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

Why Data is Important in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

Source | 51CTO Introduction As connected devices emerge in the industrial sector and applications, the term “Industrial Internet of Things” (IIoT) has been established. This term describes an environment where smart devices (in this case, hardware performing industrial automation tasks, such as sensors, human-machine interfaces, remote data acquisition and transmission modules, etc.) are connected to … Read more

Which Xiaomi Smart Home Devices are Suitable for Renters?

Which Xiaomi Smart Home Devices are Suitable for Renters?

#Aifan Selected# Xiaomi has so many smart devices that newcomers may feel overwhelmed and unable to get started quickly. This article will help you understand Xiaomi’s smart devices and the functions they can perform. ———————— This content is authorized for reprint from Aifan; selected and pushed by Aifan Technology. Author / Wan Gu Yue Source … Read more

Is Your Broadband Ready for the Era of Smart Homes?

Is Your Broadband Ready for the Era of Smart Homes?

Recently, I moved into a new home and counted the smart devices in my house. From smart TVs, smart speakers, and robotic vacuum cleaners to smart washing machines, smart locks, and smart switches, the number of devices that require internet connectivity has surprisingly reached over twenty. From a single connection to a computer to now … Read more

Installing the ‘Strongest Brain’ at Home: Will the Smart Home Market Explode in 2018?

Installing the 'Strongest Brain' at Home: Will the Smart Home Market Explode in 2018?

On June 5, 2018, the COMPUTEX Taipei International Computer Show kicked off, attracting over 1,600 exhibitors from 36 countries, including internationally renowned brands such as Microsoft, Intel, and NVIDIA. To better showcase industry development trends, “artificial intelligence” became the focus of the exhibition, with e-commerce giant Amazon, which has been deeply involved in the AI … Read more

Understanding and Purchasing Smart Home Systems: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding and Purchasing Smart Home Systems: A Comprehensive Guide

“ Housing is the starting point of life. Have you ever thought about what future homes will look like? From American sci-fi movies and media reports, we can catch glimpses of some aspects of future smart home living. ” In the morning, soft music automatically plays and gradually increases in volume to wake you up, … Read more

Open Source Smart Home System Based on Linux

Open Source Smart Home System Based on Linux

Click the blue text to follow us Hello everyone, I am Hello Alpha. Recently, I introduced a small smart home project I completed, which gained a lot of attention from friends. As a blogger who loves to share technology, of course, I have to open source it! Project Overview The project originated from the ElfBoard … Read more

Building a ‘Smart Home’ Ecosystem: Midea Real Estate Enters the Smart Home 4.0 Era

Building a 'Smart Home' Ecosystem: Midea Real Estate Enters the Smart Home 4.0 Era

There is no need to worry anymore if an elderly person falls at home or if there is a gas or water leak. On September 16, the digital think tank and leading financial media outlet “21st Century Business Herald” initiated and hosted the “2020 China Listed Companies Value Discovery Tour,” inviting professional institutions and industry … Read more

Industry Observation | Four Simple Examples of Chinese Companies in the Smart Home Wave

Industry Observation | Four Simple Examples of Chinese Companies in the Smart Home Wave

At this hopeful yet challenging juncture, companies aiming to navigate the technological transformation cycle and remain competitive must adopt a grounded approach, taking one step at a time. By | Shi Ran In a factory in Shangyu, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, workers are assembling LED lights. This is the factory of Meike Lighting, a lighting company where … Read more

RS-485 Multi-Slave Communication: How to Effectively Avoid Interference Between Devices?

RS-485 Multi-Slave Communication: How to Effectively Avoid Interference Between Devices?

In scenarios such as industrial automation, building control, and energy monitoring, RS-485 serial communication is widely used for data transmission between devices due to itslong-distance transmission capability, strong anti-interference ability, and support for multi-node communication. Especially in a master-slave structure, RS-485 is an ideal choice for achieving centralized control and distributed sensing. However, during actual … Read more