IoT stands for Internet of Things. It refers to devices connected to the network that send or receive data. In a building these are, for example, sensors, smart meters, thermostats, cameras and EV chargers.
IoT makes a building smart, but every device is also a possible way in for hackers. Read how to connect IoT securely. See also network segmentation.
More about smart building systems and how they save energy: Smart building and IoT.
Related terms
- Network segmentation
- Network segmentation divides a network into separate parts, so building systems are kept apart from tenants' computers.