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What makes something an IoT device?

Chuck Wade

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Interisle Consulting Group
May 12, 2025
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There are lots of “things” that get connected to the Internet, but what makes a thing an IoT device?

The term “IoT device” is one of those terms that can be difficult to precisely define, but “you’ll know it when you see it.” However, there are some characteristics shared by most IoT devices.

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