Internet of Things: 50 billion connected devices in use worldwide by 2030


Connected devices already form a giant network of several billion units. — AFP Relaxnews

By 2030, some 50 billion connected devices will be in use worldwide, creating smart networks both inside and outside the home.

It seems that 2020 was a record year for the smart home market, whose top sellers were speakers, TV sticks, smart light bulbs and connected thermostats, according to Sarah Housley, of the trend forecasting company WGSN, reported by CNN.

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