You may ask: "Why is NB-IoT important in a house powered by the grid?"
Last week, I had the honor to participate in the Berlin International Consumer Electronics Show (IFA), which is one of the largest consumer electronics and household appliances exhibitions in the world.
From the smart washing machine that reminds that the clothes have been washed, to the oven that can be remotely controlled in the garden-people can already feel that the Internet of Things is entering the home when they visit the exhibition. However, whether the home equipment can be interconnected depends on whether the home equipment can be safely connected to ensure that consumer data is protected.
We need a wireless technology that can cover every corner of the home and allow battery-powered devices to run for a long time. Of course, some devices are still connected via Wi-F, but this will also bring more opportunities.
Therefore, I am very happy to be here with Michiko Ogawa, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Panasonic Corporation, to launch our latest project-Connecting Home Appliances with Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT).
Why choose NB-IoT?
The NB-IoT technology developed by Vodafone can achieve long-distance, low-power connections. You may ask: "Why is NB-IoT important in a house powered by the grid?" The reason is that it requires very low power consumption and is only activated when needed. With only one charge, the device can run for up to ten years. The connection distance of NB-IoT can reach up to 10 kilometers, so we are hardly restricted by geographic location. At the same time, its signal can pass through thick walls and deep into the room or even underground.
These features can make those devices that we want less intervention or maintenance to be perfectly connected together. Therefore, we found that NB-IoT has been successfully applied in many industrial scenarios-for example, by monitoring pipelines on oil rigs to prevent failures.
You can visit our NB-IoT website to learn more about technical issues, but at the moment I want to go straight to the topic and talk about the general statistics: from connected cars to connected cows, Vodafone has managed 74 million IoT connected devices. But through cooperation with Panasonic, we will look closer to the home field and see how NB-IoT can benefit home equipment.
Realize the connected home
Starting in the fall of 2018, Vodafone will work with Panasonic to introduce NB-IoT technology into air conditioners and other equipment to realize new functions such as remote control and maintenance.
We will also focus on making connected devices more convenient to use through NB-IoT, so that customers can connect devices directly to the cloud for plug and play.
Connected devices can change home life and make life more convenient and exciting. One of my favorite examples is home temperature control. For many years, we have relied on annual regular maintenance and even insurance to solve the problem of domestic heating, but this is not only inefficient, but also expensive for homeowners. If the boiler can be interconnected through NB-IoT, it can operate automatically until a problem is found and the relevant personnel are alerted.
Achieving this goal depends on reliable connections and requires the development of products with the latest wireless technology. In cooperation with Panasonic, Vodafone will strive to create a new experience for customers and bring the best Internet of Things technology to the home.
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