smart devices

Internet-linked electronics

Smart devices are electronic products that connect to the internet or other devices, typically offering remote control, automation, or data collection.

The category includes smartphones and tablets but increasingly refers to household items with added connectivity: smart thermostats, smart speakers, smart doorbells.

The "smart" implies the device can receive updates, respond to commands, or learn user preferences—distinguishing it from traditional electronics that simply turn on and off.

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biosensors · VR headsets · heart rate monitors · home automation · wearable technology · tablets · touch screen · connected · artificial intelligence · app · battery life · charging · data privacy · machine learning · assistant · wearable · fitness tracker · home

Categories
Opposites
technological intelligence

smart devicesmechanical devices

Apparatus using moving parts

dumb terminals

technological era

smart devicesretro electronics

Old electronic devices

obsolete technology

user control/autonomy

smart devicessimple machines

Force-multiplying mechanical principles

Family

smart, device, smartphone, smartwatch, smart TV, smart home

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G