Podcast December 15, 2022

Episode 29: How Wi-Fi® and Matter will impact the IoT ecosystem with Jan Buis of Genexis

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6, IoT

In this episode, we're joined by Jan Buis, Head of Business Development at Genexis, to discuss how Matter will impact IoT and Wi-Fi. As Wi-Fi increasingly fuels IoT device connectivity, the number of devices used in the home will continue to grow, creating additional security concerns. Jan explains that security-focused education is crucial for consumers and that security at the gateway level is increasingly important. Listen to learn more about how Matter and Wi-Fi will continue to influence the IoT landscape and discover which market developments gateway vendors are watching.
 

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Podcast September 5, 2023

Episode 46: Wi-Fi 6 supports bandwidth-intensive smart home applications with Elizabeth Parks of Parks Associates

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6, IoT

In today's episode, we're joined by Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO of Parks Associates, a leading technology market research firm. Elizabeth shares that internet households across the US have an average of 16 connected devices, and we discuss how Wi-Fi 6 is supporting these devices and bandwidth-intensive smart home applications. Elizabeth tells us that more than half of consumers who purchase one smart home device will soon purchase at least three devices for a more curated experience, driving smart home device uptake in 2023. We also discuss the complexity of connected IoT devices in healthcare and how Wi-Fi 6 helps devices, systems, and services work together to enhance patient care. Listen to this episode to dig into the data around IoT and smart home devices.

 

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Optimizing Home IoT with Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® (2024)

Connected homes are replete with a variety of smart objects collectively known as the Home Internet of Things (IoT). Due to Wi-Fi®’s ubiquity throughout the world, its wide-ranging technology portfolio, and its strong legacy of interoperability, Wi-Fi is certain to play a role in almost every Home IoT environment. The nature of Home IoT is that a wide range of products, manufactured by different companies, need to work in unison. Wi-Fi is designed for interoperability at its core by adhering to IEEE standards, and as such, it offers pervasive connectivity across control devices, like smartphones, as well as access points (APs) and connected objects. Personal data exchanged through the Home IoT network is safe with Wi-Fi due to its inherent security protocols, and the high performance that Wi-Fi offers ensures that IoT devices remain consistently connected and operational, which is especially important for high-stakes situations such as eldercare.

Wi-Fi Alliance® offers Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® testing and certification to ensure interoperability with other Wi-Fi CERTIFIED devices. While companies may create products based on the IEEE 802.11 standard that are not certified, they do not carry the Wi-Fi brand or certification logo. This is a serious detriment to a product’s credibility as the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED seal of approval means that a product has been tested in a variety of ways to validate its quality and reliability. Certification is especially important for IoT devices as they often must interoperate with numerous products in order to provide the Home IoT experience that homeowners and renters are looking for. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED also benefits device vendors by giving confidence to consumers, solution integrators, and service providers that products perform well and are backward compatible with earlier versions of Wi-Fi. In addition to the many benefits of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED described above, it is also a mandatory requirement for Matter certification, which further ensures device compatibility.

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Leveraging Wi-Fi® for Home IoT use cases (2024)

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to objects that connect to the Internet and each other beyond the traditional computing and entertainment products that use Wi-Fi®, such as computers, smartphones, TVs, and game consoles and controllers. These IoT devices use connectivity to carry out their core functionality and are often programmed and operated by a control device such as a smartphone or voice control platform. Home IoT devices are a broad category of solutions that are used in (and near) consumer residential settings — including security and lighting systems, appliances, and home automation components.

Wi-Fi Alliance® certification programs, including Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6®, and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED HaLow™ enable home applications and services with varying requirements including smart locks, thermometers, home control, and video. An increasing number of products to support home security and monitoring services are entering the market and require high bandwidth and low latency to ensure real-time viewership and minimize false alarms. New use cases that rely on robust connections throughout the home and to the cloud are quickly becoming mainstays, and Wi-Fi is well-positioned to support them. 

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED WPA3™ is a mandatory certification for Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® devices that helps prevent the havoc of security breaches by providing protocols to secure Wi-Fi networks and simplifying Wi-Fi security while providing more robust authentication. As families become increasingly reliant on connected IoT devices like security monitoring and healthcare devices, it is imperative to leverage the latest Wi-Fi capabilities.

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Connecting cars to the Internet of Things with Wi-Fi®

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From virtual assistant technologies to smart home devices, Internet of Things (IoT) technology is everywhere. One of the fastest growing additions to the IoT universe is vehicles, with connectivity reshaping the automotive industry. Leveraging Wi-Fi®, the systems within vehicles are beginning to communicate with one another — and to entities outside the vehicle as well. In fact, market sizing forecasts show that 40 percent of cars will be self-aware and capable of sharing information on mechanical health and surroundings by 2025.[1] This greater connectivity will allow vehicle manufacturers to improve vehicle utility by keeping cars up to date on the latest firmware without owners bringing them into dealerships. More importantly, drivers will be safer because these firmware updates fix malfunctioning components, and enhanced communication between vehicle systems permits alerts of ailing mechanical health, such as worn brake pads.

Automotive gateways connect vehicle systems and transmit valuable information

Key to vehicle communication is the connection between the infotainment system — including touch screens, navigation systems, and cameras — and the telematic control unit (TCU), which collects data such as position and speed and monitors engine, drivetrain, steering, and braking systems. Connecting these two systems using an automotive gateway enables vehicles to present mechanical health information to drivers and transmit valuable data to vehicle manufacturers using secure, two-way, over-the-air (OTA) communications and data transfers via Wi-Fi.

Figure 1: Automotive gateway connected communication system

Automotive gateways require highly capable processors to support both high performance requirements while the vehicle is in motion as well as low power connectivity when the vehicle is parked. To meet these varied demands, vehicles should combine a high performance ARM processor to support fully active system operations with a low power ARM processor for vehicle-to-infrastructure connectivity while the vehicle is operating on battery power. Security requirements for processors are complex, requiring the protection of data flowing through the infotainment system, the TCU, and the automotive gateway. All Wi-Fi enabled systems should be protected by strong WPA3™ security, which adds new features to enable more robust authentication, deliver increased cryptographic strength, and maintain resiliency of networks. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ will enable seamless connections across multiple devices in congested environments, support higher performance infotainment use cases, as well as allow cars to transfer information at high data rates when connected to external access points for automotive services.

Over-the-air software updates enhance safety

For vehicle manufacturers, the current process for delivering software updates to a vehicle is highly dependent on voluntary action by the vehicle owner. Necessary updates are often never completed if the vehicle owner fails to take the car to a dealership. In some cases, the lack of such updates can lead to dangerous situations, such as when they involve drivetrain or braking system issues. With the secure OTA communication capabilities supported by Wi-Fi and automotive gateways, vehicle manufacturers will be able to provide rapid software updates (thanks to Wi-Fi 6) without the owner bringing the vehicle to a dealership. In addition, cloud-based systems will be able to monitor and analyze vehicles in real-time and notify owners of problems, such as worn brakes or necessary preventive maintenance. Together, Wi-Fi supports in-vehicle capabilities that improve safety and reduce the overall cost of ownership and accident liability for insurance carriers.

An additional capability enabled by automotive gateways is linking on-board cameras and accelerometer sensors embedded in the vehicle’s bodywork together with its data storage systems. As an example of what these capabilities can enable: if a second car strikes a parked vehicle, a motion sensor can trigger an alert to a microprocessor in the automotive gateway, which then activates the vehicle’s cameras and initiates capture of the video streams, which it stores in the onboard data storage system. Simultaneously, the automotive gateway can send a notification via Wi-Fi to the vehicle owner’s smartphone to alert them of the event and even stream the captured video. The automotive gateway can provide the same information to an insurance carrier. Together, these systems provide ample evidence for determining fault and help ensure a smooth payout process. In a hit-and-run situation, these technologies become especially useful. 

Preparing for the future

As vehicles make increasing use of Wi-Fi connectivity to enhance utility and safety, the automotive gateway will serve as a link between the vehicle and the surrounding infrastructure. Vehicles are becoming smarter, more sophisticated, and capable of leveraging the latest communication protocols, making it increasingly necessary to equip them with advanced technology that can interoperate with multiple systems. The automotive gateway is one such technology and Wi-Fi Alliance urges vehicle manufacturers to adopt the latest Wi-Fi certifications in order to prepare themselves for advancements to come.

[1] Markets and Markets, 2021

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Wi-Fi® delivers strong IoT advantage

Wi-Fi inherent strengths and extensive portfolio drive its leading role in IoT  

Austin, TX – July 14, 2022 – Global ubiquity and prominence in delivering the internet make Wi-Fi® an obvious choice for connecting Internet of Things (IoT) devices in both residential and industrial environments. Wi-Fi is uniquely suited to support IoT products and applications with its wide-ranging capabilities and proliferation as a global standard. Wi-Fi will play a role in almost every IoT environment, either alone or alongside more specialized protocols or technologies.

“Wi-Fi has been delivering the “internet” in Internet of Things to more applications, more use cases, and more environments than any other IoT technology option,” said Edgar Figueroa, president and CEO, Wi-Fi Alliance®. “The IoT is meant to enrich people’s lives, and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solutions deliver the quality, reliability, and security that enable the IoT’s full potential.”

“Wi-Fi addresses the needs of various device types and use cases in the IoT market,” said Phil Solis, research director, IDC. “Wi-Fi can deliver a wide range of data rates and ranges at varying price points because there are an abundance of Wi-Fi chips supporting different levels of complexity and several unlicensed spectrum bands from sub-1 GHz to 6 GHz. It is this diversity in chips designs that allow Wi-Fi to meet the broadest array of IoT product and network requirements.”

Wi-Fi Alliance outlines eight Wi-Fi competencies that should be considered when selecting an IoT technology:

  • Standards-based, interoperable technology: The promise of IoT is founded on a wide range of device manufacturers. Wi-Fi provides a common platform to deliver a growing range of IoT applications that vary in performance, power, and latency requirements. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ delivers confidence that billions of devices will interoperate and provide a quality user experience regardless of product brand.
  • Pervasive connectivity: IoT systems are often controlled through mobile devices, and Wi-Fi allows seamless control of smartphones, tablets, and 18 billion Wi-Fi devices already in use today to help unlock the full potential of the IoT. Pervasive global connectivity empowers users and network operators to connect and control a unified system.
  • Proven WPA3™ security: Sensitive government, industrial, and personal information is exchanged through IoT applications. Wi-Fi delivers proven, WPA3™ security to protect information exchanged in personal and enterprise environments. Choosing Wi-Fi CERTIFIED IoT devices ensures data is protected with the latest, enterprise-grade security protocols.
  • Cost effective, simple deployment: Wi-Fi is an easy-to-deploy and cost-effective foundation that requires no separate gateways or specialized skills to deliver IoT applications. Wi-Fi is relied on and deployed by users worldwide every day, and continues to evolve to simplify device pairing, network authentication, and more.
  • Backward compatibility: Wi-Fi is a smart investment for IoT product architects who consider cost, reliability, and support in future-proofing their technology investment. Wi-Fi will stand the test of time which minimizes the risk of premature obsolescence and ensures legacy devices can easily connect to home networks.
  • Location awareness: Wi-Fi Location™ delivers sub-meter-level location information that allows a range of location-aware IoT services for industrial and smart city environments, enabling enhanced benefits such as asset management, network management, and geo-fencing.
  • Reliable, sophisticated connectivity: Home and industrial IoT networks require consistent and reliable connectivity. Wi-Fi 6 networks deliver sophisticated network efficiency, diagnostics, management, and optimization capabilities. Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E handle many simultaneously connected devices and heavy data throughput while delivering high performance and low latencies for applications including 4K video streaming and AR/VR. Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E also allows devices, such as manufacturing robots, and drones, to remain connected even as they move or “roam” throughout home or industrial networks.
  • Flexible network topology: In addition to a traditional Wi-Fi connection through access points, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED EasyMesh™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Aware™, and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Direct® offer a variety of network topologies to different IoT environments for scalable and customizable options to meet IoT network and IoT application needs. Wi-Fi offers more flexible topology options to network managers for IoT network connections than solely star or mesh topologies.

The role of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™

Wi-Fi’s extensive portfolio addresses IoT use cases that support high throughput and low latency applications, such as AR/VR, and long range, low power requirements for asset tracking applications or rural irrigation systems. Wi-Fi Alliance certifications, including Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED HaLow™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Easy Connect™, and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED QoS Management™ deliver capabilities to meet unique IoT requirements across residential, industrial, and other IoT environments. The enormous potential of the IoT market has resulted in devices brought to market without sufficient testing, delivering a less-than-optimal user experience. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED devices meet high quality standards for the latest security, interoperability, and a range of application-specific protocols to deliver a good experience for users and network operators.

“Wi-Fi 6 is ideal for connecting the smart home, and a notable benefit for IoT is a feature called Target Wake Time (TWT), helping ensure that client devices can save power and extend their battery life—a critical advantage for IoT devices. Wi-Fi 6 uses a combination of technologies—including OFDMA and 1024 QAM modulation—to improve spectral efficiency, boost speed and support many devices in a confined area, which is now an important consideration in the home where many appliances and other IoT devices are connected to the home hub and several users may be consuming high quality video, gaming, or AR/VR at the same time,” said Adlane Fellah, senior analyst, Maravedis Research. “Wi-Fi 6 can now also support many of the requirements for industrial use cases, with enhancements to latency, determinism and power efficiency. In a smart factory, Wi-Fi might deliver the optimal cost/performance for high bandwidth cameras that power augmented reality services and Wi-Fi HaLow might be optimal for machinery monitoring, which needs very low power and low bandwidth.”

Industry support for Wi-Fi’s IoT advantage

“Wi-Fi plays a crucial role in enabling industrial IoT use cases and helping companies achieve desired business outcomes in this important market sector. At Aruba, as part of Aruba ESP, we are working with our customers and our partner ecosystem to ensure secure, seamless IoT connectivity to enable hyper-aware facilities. By building GPS and Wi-Fi Location capabilities into our wireless technology, our wireless access points are equipped to automatically locate themselves and provide highly accurate indoor positioning -- empowering wayfinding, asset tracking, and people tracking use cases in industrial IoT environments.” – Chuck Lukaszewski, VP and Wireless CTO at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company

“With the introduction of Smart Homes, Smart Cities, and the increase in monitoring of manufacturing facilities, Wi-Fi offers the best solution to communicate with the IoT devices that make these possible. Wi-Fi provides the range required for effective service to IoT devices while maintaining privacy and security, and it is already in use within these ecosystems. Features such as Wi-Fi Easy Connect, Wi-Fi EasyMesh and WPA3 support simple and secure deployment. Coupled with Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E, the increase in useable spectrum results in a longer life cycle and a more productive experience.” – Luther Smith, Distinguished Technologist and Director of Wireless at CableLabs

“Wi-Fi has been fundamental to IoT devices in residential environments, providing a foundation to power Wi-Fi devices and also provide backhaul for battery operated devices using other low power technologies. CommScope backhauls billions of IoT devices with Wi-Fi gateways, access points and extender solutions across cable, optical and fixed wireless access connected homes. With the imminent deployment of the Matter IoT solution and the incorporation of Wi-Fi as a primary protocol for connected IoT devices, we expect to see even more relevance for the specific IoT features added to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 2 MHz channels, which was a new Wi-Fi 6 capability added to extend the reach of Wi-Fi narrow band Smart Home solutions.” – Charles Cheevers, CTO of CommScope Home Networks

“As IoT is becoming instrumental in digital transformation, we see the possibilities that result from innovating at the intersection of Wi-Fi and IoT. Ruckus Networks enables our customers to leverage their existing wired and Wi-Fi infrastructure to deliver new IoT technologies securely and economically across enterprise and industrial markets. Specifically, the global adoption of Wi-Fi has allowed Ruckus Networks to accelerate the delivery and adoption of IoT solutions such as environmental controls, industrial automation and enhanced security to name a few examples."– Bart Giordano, SVP and GM of Ruckus Networks, CommScope

“With the mass connections of IoT devices, Wi-Fi is evolving to deliver built-in controlling capabilities to various environments. Wi-Fi capabilities now support a wider range of products, many of which require more advanced management platforms to control and ensure the highest level of performance.” – Mr. Ashish Keshari, Senior Manager of R&D at GX Group

“Wi-Fi is everywhere; it allows direct connections to the internet and provides reliable and robust connectivity for IoT applications, which require a range of data rates, and offers a low power profile for battery-operated devices. Over the last 20 years, Wi-Fi has evolved greatly, advancing through Wi-Fi 4, 5 and now, 6 and 6E, improving performance and customer experience with each advancement. Infineon is committed to delivering high-performance Wi-Fi for industrial and consumer IoT applications.” –Sivaram Trikutam, Vice President of Wi-Fi Product Line at Infineon

"Leveraging the broad scope of Wi-Fi as a solution for IoT, including Wi-Fi 6 and the new 6GHz spectrum, our technology enables everything from low speed, long range devices in 2.4GHz to high speed, low latency devices in both 5 and 6GHz all at low power. We look forward to continuing to work alongside the Wi-Fi Alliance to further expand capabilities in the IoT space.” Rahul Patel, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Connectivity, Cloud and Networking at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

“As one of the most widely used IoT connectivity technologies, Wi-Fi gives a solid foundation to begin building IoT deployments. As a leader in pure-play IoT, we believe in leveraging multiple protocols like Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, and more to meet the needs of our customers and Wi-Fi plays a critical role in how we integrate them together.” – said Mitch Klein, Director of Alliances Strategy at Silicon Labs, Inc.

“Wi-Fi is a ubiquitous technology that continues to create opportunities for innovation within the internet of connected things. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED program provides interoperability assurance, which enables connectivity leaders – such as Texas Instruments – to offer reliable and secure Wi-Fi solutions for industrial and residential applications, whether that’s in smart buildings, smart grid infrastructure, or medical applications.” – Marian Kost, Vice President and General Manager of Connectivity at Texas Instruments

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