Case Study 12-1 Nest and the Internet of Things (IoT)Nest and its parent company Google are at the forefront of the smart homes trend. Nest began as asmart thermostat that learned how users liked to keep their homes heated or cooled. While it wasdesigned to be very simple to use, the machine learning technology embedded in the device makesthis Internet of Things device one of the most well-known success stories, and in some circles, thedevice leading the smart home transformation.Nest smart thermostats can be controlled by physically touching the device, or by using an app onthe customer's personal smartphone. But over time, the device learns the preferences of its users anddynamically changes the temperature in the home, building a schedule based on the data collectedfrom the user's behaviors. The schedule adapts as the user's preferences change and as the seasonschange. It also knows when users are away from the home, using sensors and the location of thesmartphone connected to the device. According to the Nest website, not only does the device keepcustomers comfortable in their homes, but the device pays for itself with its dynamic features, savingusers an average of 10-12% on heating bills and 15% on cooling bills.But Google Home, the parent organization of Nest, has invested in smart home technologies thatexpand the capabilities into other devices. Nest offers smart thermostats, cameras, doorbells, alarmsystems, locks, smoke detectors and CO alarms. All are controllable from a Google Home Hub orfrom a smartphone app. To take the smart home to the next level, Nest has built connections to smartappliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, sprinkler systems and ovens. The website clari-fies their vision, "With Nest and Google Products, you'll always know what's happening at home.You'll have some help around the house. And you'll make sure everyone is safe and sound."Sources: https://nest.com (accessed February 27, 2019) and Bernard Marr, "The Amazing Ways Google Uses AI andSatellite Data to Prevent Illegal Fishing." Forbes.com, April 9, 2018, https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2018/04/09/the-amazing-ways-google-uses-artificial-intelligence-and-satellite-data-to-prevent-illegal-fishing/#657cec01c14f (accessed February 27, 2019).Discussion Questions2. What devices would you want to connect using Internet of Things in your home or apartment?How would having these devices connected change the way you live?

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Case Study 12-1 Nest and the Internet of Things (IoT)Nest and its parent company Google are at the forefront of the smart homes trend. Nest began as asmart thermostat that learned how users liked to keep their homes heated or cooled. While it wasdesigned to be very simple to use, the machine learning technology embedded in the device makesthis Internet of Things device one of the most well-known success stories, and in some circles, thedevice leading the smart home transformation.Nest smart thermostats can be controlled by physically touching the device, or by using an app onthe customer's personal smartphone. But over time, the device learns the preferences of its users anddynamically changes the temperature in the home, building a schedule based on the data collectedfrom the user's behaviors. The schedule adapts as the user's preferences change and as the seasonschange. It also knows when users are away from the home, using sensors and the location of thesmartphone connected to the device. According to the Nest website, not only does the device keepcustomers comfortable in their homes, but the device pays for itself with its dynamic features, savingusers an average of 10-12% on heating bills and 15% on cooling bills.But Google Home, the parent organization of Nest, has invested in smart home technologies thatexpand the capabilities into other devices. Nest offers smart thermostats, cameras, doorbells, alarmsystems, locks, smoke detectors and CO alarms. All are controllable from a Google Home Hub orfrom a smartphone app. To take the smart home to the next level, Nest has built connections to smartappliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, sprinkler systems and ovens. The website clari-fies their vision, &#34;With Nest and Google Products, you'll always know what's happening at home.You'll have some help around the house. And you'll make sure everyone is safe and sound.&#34;Sources: https://nest.com (accessed February 27, 2019) and Bernard Marr, &#34;The Amazing Ways Google Uses AI andSatellite Data to Prevent Illegal Fishing.&#34; Forbes.com, April 9, 2018, https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2018/04/09/the-amazing-ways-google-uses-artificial-intelligence-and-satellite-data-to-prevent-illegal-fishing/#657cec01c14f (accessed February 27, 2019).Discussion Questions2. What devices would you want to connect using Internet of Things in your home or apartment?How would having these devices connected change the way you live?

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The internet of things, or IoT, is an arrangement of interrelated processing gadgets, mechanical and…

What devices would you want to connect using Internet of Things in your home or apartment? How would having these devices connected change the way you live?