IoT

I-o-T · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Internet of Things; the interconnection of everyday devices (such as appliances, vehicles, and sensors) via the internet, enabling them to send and receive data.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    IoT device — any internet-connected physical device
  • •
    IoT security — measures to protect connected devices from cyber threats

Related words

See also: device, internet, smart, technology
Synonyms: Internet of Things

Etymology

Abbreviation of "Internet of Things," coined by Kevin Ashton in 1999 while working at Procter & Gamble.