From the examples we have looked at in the previous chapter, we have seen how IoT helps us achieve a world of connected devices. But is that all there is to IoT? Well, no. The world of connected devices is step zero in the process of human evolution.

In a few years from now, IoT will be as integral as the internet itself.

Having a world of connected devices is all about convenience in terms of the ability to monitor and manage these devices remotely. Next comes the world of smart devices. Smart devices are the next generation of IoT, where the devices not only talk to a centralized entity, such as the cloud, but also talk to each other, keeping you in the loop.

Taking a smart home scenario, take a look at the following WhatsApp group chat for Arvind's Home:

Take a look at another WhatsApp group chat for Super Market X:

The previous two conversations paint a good picture as to what I mean by smart devices. These devices are not only connected, but can use the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence to make predictions, enable automation, and bring intelligence to life.

For us to achieve this, we are looking at two major categories:

• Connected devices
• Smart devices