| 5G | 5G is the fifth generation of mobile network technology that provides faster speeds and more reliable connections for smart home devices. |
| AI | AI (Artificial Intelligence) refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as recognizing speech, making decisions, and solving problems. |
| Alexa | Alexa is Amazon’s virtual assistant that can control smart home devices through voice commands. |
| Amazon Echo | Amazon Echo is a series of smart speakers developed by Amazon that feature Alexa virtual assistant technology. |
| Amazon Echo Dot | Amazon Echo Dot is a compact smart speaker developed by Amazon that features Alexa virtual assistant technology. |
| Amazon Echo Show | Amazon Echo Show is a smart display developed by Amazon that features Alexa virtual assistant technology. |
| Amazon Fire Stick | Amazon Fire Stick is a digital media player developed by Amazon that provides access to streaming services. |
| Amazon Fire TV | Amazon Fire TV is a line of digital media players developed by Amazon that provide access to streaming services. |
| Ambient Computing | Ambient Computing refers to the integration of computing into our environment, allowing us to interact with technology in a more natural and seamless way. |
| Apple Home | Apple Home is the app used to control and manage HomeKit-enabled devices on iOS devices. |
| Apple HomePod | Apple HomePod is a smart speaker developed by Apple that features Siri virtual assistant technology. |
| Apple TV | Apple TV is a line of digital media players developed by Apple that provide access to streaming services and Apple’s app store. |
| Arlo | Arlo is a smart home brand that produces a range of smart security cameras. |
| August | August is a smart home brand that produces a range of smart locks. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth is a wireless technology used to connect devices to each other and transfer data. |
| Bose | Bose is a smart home brand that produces a range of smart speakers and soundbars. |
| Contextual Awareness | Contextual Awareness refers to the ability of smart home devices to understand the context of a situation and respond appropriately. For example, a smart lighting system might turn off the lights when it senses that you have left the room. |
| Digital Twin | A Digital Twin is a virtual representation of a physical object or system. In the context of the smart home, it can refer to a virtual representation of a room, appliance, or other device that can be monitored and controlled remotely. |
| Edge Computing | Edge Computing refers to the processing of data at the edge of a network, close to the source of the data, rather than in a centralized data center. This allows for faster and more efficient processing of data for smart home devices. |
| Ethernet | Ethernet is a wired technology used to connect devices to the internet. |
| Google Assistant | Google Assistant is Google’s virtual assistant that can control smart home devices through voice commands. |
| Google Home | Google Home is the app used to control and manage Google Assistant-compatible devices on Android devices. |
| Google Nest Audio | Google Nest Audio is a smart speaker developed by Google that features Google Assistant virtual assistant technology. |
| Google Nest Hub | Google Nest Hub is a smart display developed by Google that features Google Assistant virtual assistant technology. |
| Google Nest Mini | Google Nest Mini is a smart speaker developed by Google that features Google Assistant virtual assistant technology. |
| Home Automation | Home automation refers to the use of technology to control and automate various systems in a home, including lighting, heating, and security. |
| HomeKit | HomeKit is a framework developed by Apple that allows users to control smart home devices using their iOS devices. |
| HomeKit-enabled | HomeKit-enabled refers to a device that is compatible with Apple’s HomeKit framework. |
| IFTTT | IFTTT is a platform that allows different smart home devices to interact with each other and perform tasks based on certain triggers. |
| IFTTT Applet | An IFTTT applet refers to a set of actions that are triggered by a specific event in the IFTTT platform. |
| IoT | Internet of Things refers to the interconnected network of physical devices, vehicles, home appliances and other items that are embedded with electronics, software, sensors and network connectivity. |
| JBL | JBL is a smart home brand that produces a range of smart speakers and soundbars. |
| LG | LG is a smart home brand that produces a range of smart TVs and soundbars. |
| Matter | Matter is an open-source, royalty-free standard for smart home devices. It allows devices from different brands to work together seamlessly. |
| Natural Language Processing (NLP) | NLP (Natural Language Processing) refers to the ability of computers to understand and interpret human speech and written language. |
| Nest | Nest is a smart home brand that produces a range of products, including smart thermostats, security cameras, and smoke detectors. |
| Nest Hello | Nest Hello is a smart doorbell developed by Nest. |
| Nest Learning Thermostat | The Nest Learning Thermostat is a smart thermostat developed by Nest. |
| Nest Protect | Nest Protect is a smart smoke and carbon monoxide detector developed by Nest. |
| Philips Hue | Philips Hue is a smart home brand that produces a range of smart lighting products. |
| Protocol | A protocol refers to a set of rules that govern communication between devices in a home network. |
| Remote Control | Remote control refers to the ability to control smart home devices from a remote location, such as a smartphone or tablet. |
| Ring | Ring is a smart home brand that produces a range of products, including smart doorbells and security cameras. |
| Roku | Roku is a smart home brand that produces a line of digital media players that provide access to streaming services. |
| Router | A router is a device that manages the flow of data between multiple devices in a home network. |
| Routine | A routine refers to a series of actions that are triggered by a single command, such as turning off all lights and adjusting the thermostat when leaving the house. |
| Samsung | Samsung is a smart home brand that produces a range of smart TVs and soundbars. |
| Scene | A scene refers to a set of actions that are triggered by a single command, such as turning off all lights in a room. |
| Siri | Siri is Apple’s virtual assistant that can control smart home devices through voice commands. |
| Smart Air Conditioner | A smart air conditioner refers to an air conditioner that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Blinds | Smart blinds refer to window blinds that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Camera | A smart camera refers to a camera that can be monitored and controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Ceiling Fan | A smart ceiling fan refers to a ceiling fan that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Coffee Maker | A smart coffee maker refers to a coffee maker that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Curtains | Smart curtains refer to window curtains that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Dehumidifier | A smart dehumidifier refers to a dehumidifier that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Dishwasher | A smart dishwasher refers to a dishwasher that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Door Lock | A smart door lock refers to a door lock that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Doorbell | A smart doorbell refers to a doorbell that has a camera and can be monitored and controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Garage Door Opener | A smart garage door opener refers to a garage door opener that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Garden Sprinkler | A smart garden sprinkler refers to a garden sprinkler that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Glasses | Smart glasses refer to glasses that have integrated technology, such as a display or camera, and can be controlled using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Home | A smart home refers to a home that is equipped with technology to control and automate its appliances, lighting, heating, and security systems. |
| Smart Home App | A smart home app refers to a smartphone app used to control and manage smart home devices. |
| Smart Home Hub | A smart home hub refers to a device that acts as a central control point for smart home devices. |
| Smart Home Security System | A smart home security system refers to a security system that can be monitored and controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Home Theater | A smart home theater refers to a home theater system that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Home Theater Projector | A smart home theater projector refers to a projector that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Humidifier | A smart humidifier refers to a humidifier that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Kitchen Faucet | A smart kitchen faucet refers to a kitchen faucet that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart LED Strip Lights | Smart LED strip lights refer to LED lights that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Light Bulbs | Smart light bulbs refer to light bulbs that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Light Switch | A smart light switch refers to a light switch that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Lighting | Smart lighting refers to a system of lighting that can be controlled and managed using a smartphone or virtual assistant. |
| Smart Lock | A smart lock refers to a lock that can be controlled and managed using a smartphone or virtual assistant. |
| Smart Motion Sensor | A smart motion sensor refers to a motion sensor that can be monitored and controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Outdoor Camera | A smart outdoor camera refers to a camera that can be monitored and controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device and is specifically designed for outdoor use. |
| Smart Outlets | Smart outlets refer to electrical outlets that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Oven | A smart oven refers to an oven that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Plug | A smart plug refers to a device that allows users to control non-smart devices using their smartphone or virtual assistant. |
| Smart Pool Pump | A smart pool pump refers to a pool pump that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Power Socket | A smart power socket refers to an electrical socket that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Power Strip | A smart power strip refers to a power strip that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device, allowing multiple devices to be controlled from one central location. |
| Smart Refrigerator | A smart refrigerator refers to a refrigerator that can be monitored and controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Scales | Smart scales refer to scales that can send data to a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Security System | A smart security system refers to a security system that can be monitored and controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Shower | A smart shower refers to a shower system that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Smoke Detector | A smart smoke detector refers to a smoke detector that can be monitored and controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Speaker | A smart speaker refers to a device that can be used to control other smart devices in a home, play music, make phone calls, and provide information by using voice commands. |
| Smart Thermometer | A smart thermometer refers to a thermometer that can send data to a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Thermostat | A smart thermostat refers to a thermostat that can be controlled and managed using a smartphone or virtual assistant. |
| Smart TV | A smart TV refers to a television that has built-in internet connectivity and access to streaming services and apps. |
| Smart Vacuum | A smart vacuum refers to a vacuum cleaner that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Washer and Dryer | Smart washer and dryer refer to washing machines and dryers that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Water Leak Detector | A smart water leak detector refers to a water leak detector that can be monitored and controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| Smart Wine Cooler | A smart wine cooler refers to a wine cooler that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice-controlled device. |
| SmartThings | SmartThings is a smart home platform developed by Samsung that allows users to control and automate a variety of smart home devices. |
| Sonos | Sonos is a smart home brand that produces a range of smart speakers and soundbars. |
| Streaming Device | A streaming device refers to a device that provides access to streaming services and apps. |
| TCL | TCL is a smart home brand that produces a range of smart TVs. |
| Thread | Thread is a low-power, secure mesh network protocol designed for the smart home. It allows multiple devices to communicate with each other using a secure and reliable connection. |
| Trigger | A trigger refers to an event or condition that initiates an action in a smart home device. |
| Vizio | Vizio is a smart home brand that produces a range of smart TVs and soundbars. |
| Voice Assistant | A voice assistant refers to a virtual assistant that can be activated using voice commands, such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. |
| Voice Control | Voice control refers to the ability to control smart home devices using voice commands. |
| WeMo | WeMo is a smart home brand that produces a range of smart plugs and light switches. |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi is a wireless technology that allows devices to connect to the internet. |
| Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 (also known as 802.11ax) is the latest version of the Wi-Fi standard that provides faster speeds and more reliable connections for smart home devices. |
| Wi-Fi Connected | Wi-Fi connected refers to a device that is connected to a home network using Wi-Fi. |
| Works with Alexa | Works with Alexa refers to a device that is compatible with Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant. |
| Works with Google Assistant | Works with Google Assistant refers to a device that is compatible with Google’s Google Assistant virtual assistant. |
| Works with Siri | Works with Siri refers to a device that is compatible with Apple’s Siri virtual assistant. |
| Z-Wave | Z-Wave is a low-power, wireless mesh network protocol designed for the smart home. It allows multiple devices to communicate with each other using a secure and reliable connection. |
| Z-Wave Certified | Z-Wave Certified refers to a device that has been certified to be compatible with the Z-Wave wireless communication protocol. |
| Zigbee | Zigbee is a low-power, wireless mesh network protocol designed for the smart home. It allows multiple devices to communicate with each other using a secure and reliable connection. |
| Zigbee Certified | Zigbee Certified refers to a device that has been certified to be compatible with the Zigbee wireless communication protocol. |
