WordPress and the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) is all about connecting various devices through the Internet. IoT is making huge advancements in almost every industry with connected devices ranging from light bulbs to espresso makers and indoor heating to livestock. Its implications in WordPress is possible with various implementations surfacing. This topic will focus on Phenomenal Implementations of the IoT in WordPress

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1. WordPress and the Internet of Things (IoT)
2. Internet of Things (IoT) for Everyone Building IoT products using IFTT, Particle (Spark), and the littlebits plugin Wordpress and IoT (Using the WP REST API)
3. Internet of Things (IoT) for Everyone
4. What is IOT? Image Source: https://teamarin.net/2013/12/27/connected-devices-accelerate-the-need-for-ipv6-in-the-internet-of-things/ According to Dell, the Internet of Things (IoT) is an ecosystem where sensors, devices, and equipment are connected to a network and can transmit and receive data for tracking, analysis, and action.
5. Manifestations of the IoT
6. Prediction, Forecasts, and Market Estimates of The Internet of Things.
7. The global IoT market will grow from $157B in 2016 to $457B by 2020, attaining a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 28.5% Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/louiscolumbus/2017/12/10/2017-roundup-of-internet-of-things- forecasts/#678350701480
8. By 2020, the installed base of the Internet of Things devices is forecast to grow to almost 31B worldwide. Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/louiscolumbus/2017/12/10/2017-roundup-of-internet-of-things- forecasts/#678350701480
9. IoT hardware, software, and services will generate an additional $344B in revenues by 2020 Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/louiscolumbus/2016/11/27/roundup-of-internet-of-things-forecasts-and- market-estimates-2016/#62f3363c292d
10. Risks Involved in IoT • Data volumes pose a threat to cyber security • Privacy issues in the IoT landscape • IoT complexity magnifies cyber risk • Diversity of niche providers and solutions • Confusion on where to get value (ROI)
11. Wordpress and IoT (Using the WP REST API)
12. The WP REST (Representational State Transfer) API provides a standard set of endpoints that make pretty much everything within WordPress available to work with, and this widens the scope for what’s achievable. For futher reading on the wp rest api, check out https://developer.wordpress.org/rest-api
13. WP Rest API and IoT With WP Rest API, you could set up eCommerce push notifications, or connect with wearables to display live heath data directly on a WordPress website. In short, the Internet of Things and WordPress REST API will work together to create immensely powerful platforms, websites, and more.
14. Wordpress Use Cases of IoT Here are some ideas of connection WordPress and real-world things: • A Push notification whenever there’s a new sale, or plugin update on your site • An IoT alarm that sounds when a new comment is posted on your website. • An IoT Lamp that lights up if the site is down or there’s a security problem. • And Many more…
15. IoT and WordPress in the Real World Need a demonstration? https://player.vimeo.com/video/81223166
16. IoT and WordPress in the Real World
17. Building IoT products using IFTT, Particle (Spark) and Littlebits
18. IFTT
19. IFTT IFTT helps your apps and devices work together in new ways. https://ifttt.com/
20. IFTT Appliances
21. Littlebits When thinking about designing your own, this service is particularly interesting. littleBits is a manufacturer of building blocks for electronics that was also mentioned in RC Lations’ IoT talk at WordCamp Maine.
22. Littlebits
23. Littlebits – Sample Projects
24. Littlebits …and look, there is a wordpress plugin. https://wordpress.org/plugins/littlebits/
25. Littlebits Ready to Start Building? https://littlebits.cc/ https://littlebits.cc/lessons https://littlebits.cc/education/resources
26. Particle https://www.particle.io/ Formerly known as Spark, Particle is a platform for connecting IoT devices to the web. They offer all the necessary software from device management tools, the ability to connect via wifi or cellular network, development IDEs, a command line interface as well as SDKs.
27. Why Particle? https://www.particle.io/
28. Interested in Learning Particle? https://docs.particle.io/
29. Conclusion IoT is here to stay and even though there may be still be some security risks involved, it is only growing.
30. Thank You!