What is IoT?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term used for the whole set of devices connected to the internet. The devices are able to monitor their environment, receive statuses, and can even take action themselves based on the information received.
Consider, for example, a wall-mounted refrigerator that is connected 24/7 via the Internet to the server in the Cloud. The wall-mounted refrigerator monitors its environment using temperature sensors. If the temperature is above or below a set value, the wall-mounted refrigerator takes action itself by adjusting the temperature, or it sends an SMS to the administrator to resolve a malfunction. The collected data on temperature fluctuations or exceptions can also be used for preventive maintenance.
Other applications that use IoT include: Smart TVs with the latest series, smart watches with GPS to determine your location and provide insight into your sports performance, or farmers monitoring their crops via smart sensors.
The Odoo IoT Box
Odoo also makes extensive use of IoT. The Odoo IoT Box is a Raspberry Pi device that is fully integrated with Odoo. This allows Odoo to connect with other types of external devices, such as POS printers, PIN devices, scanners, scales, and more.
Connections of the Odoo IoT Box
The Odoo IoT Box communicates wirelessly with Odoo via the network. You can connect multiple USB devices through the USB ports. You can easily connect a monitor through the HDMI port. Via Bluetooth, you can communicate with other devices nearby.
Why use IoT?
High productivity:
- IoT ensures high productivity. IoT connects smart devices that can communicate with each other quickly.
- It helps you stay immediately informed about the environment.
- It helps to take action quickly in the event of an exception or malfunction.
Higher quality:
- IoT is a network of machines, where errors are minimal.
- The IoT devices are accurate, and precise measurements can be carried out.
The possibilities of the Internet of Things are endless, because you can make all connections “smart.” This generates a lot of data and therefore valuable information to automate processes.
Do you want to get started with IoT within Odoo yourself? Then watch the video below. Do you need support or would you like to explore the possibilities of IoT for your own organization, please feel free to contact us.
