Understanding Smart Technology

The video introduces smart technology, defining it as interconnected devices with greater autonomy than non-smart equivalents. It explains how smart technology works by creating a control layer between users and devices, often requiring internet connectivity. Examples include wearable tech like the Apple Watch and smart home devices. The video highlights the benefits of smart technology, such as convenience, cost reduction, and efficiency, and discusses the ability to set up routines for enhanced living.

What is a key characteristic of smart technology?

• It cannot be controlled remotely.

• It is always wired.

• It requires a connection to other devices.

• It operates without any user input.

How does a smart light switch differ from a traditional one?

• It cannot be turned off.

• It allows for voice and remote app control.

• It requires a physical wire connection.

• It can only be controlled manually.

Which of the following is an example of wearable smart technology?

• Smart refrigerator

• Apple Watch

• Smart thermostat

• Smart speaker

What is a quantified self?

• A type of smart home device.

• A lifestyle using data from smart devices to improve life quality.

• A feature of smart thermostats.

• A method of connecting smart devices.

What is a common benefit of smart home devices?

• They increase energy consumption.

• They add convenience to everyday life.

• They are always more expensive.

• They require constant maintenance.

How do smart thermostats help reduce costs?

• By turning off automatically at night.

• By using data to create efficient heating schedules.

• By requiring less electricity.

• By being cheaper to install.

What is a typical trait of home smart devices?

• They cannot be controlled remotely.

• They are always connected via physical wires.

• They do not require internet connection.

• They can be controlled remotely from apps.

What is a feature of services like IFTTT in smart technology?

• They are only for wearable tech.

• They require manual operation.

• They connect devices to make life easier.

• They allow devices to operate independently.

What is a benefit of using location data in smart devices?

• It makes devices less secure.

• It increases the cost of smart devices.

• It helps in creating more efficient schedules.

• It allows devices to function without internet.

What is an example of a routine in smart technology?

• Manually adjusting the thermostat.

• Checking devices only when at home.

• Using a wired connection for all devices.

• Turning off all lights on command.