Edge computing: Unlocking the full potential of the IoT in home security
Edge computing plays a vital role in enabling our envisioned connected future. With edge computing, it is possible to resolve issues posed by the continually growing amount of data produced worldwide.
In the field of home security, edge computing provides advantages in terms of improving data security, enhancing cost-effectiveness, and bettering user experiences.
How does edge computing work?
In contrast to the initial days of the IoT, where all collected data were pushed to a cloud for processing, data are processed locally on the devices with edge computing.
The rapidly growing amount of data produced globally has some negative side effects. Among these are data traffic routes being choking and latency issues arising. By processing some or all of the data locally, edge computing helps resolve these issues.
Advantages of edge computing in home security
In home security, edge computing offers a range of advantages including:
Improving data security and privacy
Through the ability to process data without the need for transmission to the cloud, edge computing makes data safer by cutting the journey short. By reducing the number of devices that need to be connected to a cloud, the exposure to security threats is also minimized.
Since home security solutions collect and process sensitive data, it is crucial to keep these data private and safe.
Increasing cost-effectiveness
Since data is processed near its source of generation, the bandwidth and cloud usage are reduced significantly with edge computing.
By filtering irrelevant data at the edge, the cost of data transmission is lowered. The reduced need for cloud usage also means that the costs go down. This way, edge computing helps increase the cost-effectiveness of home security solutions.
Enhancing reliability
In home security solutions, reliability is a vital aspect. When all data are sent to a cloud for processing, there is more room for errors. By processing the data from the connected devices nearby, the risk of mistakes is minimized. With edge computing, data processing can also continue uninterrupted even if there is a breakdown somewhere in the network.
In a home security context, this means that the system will continue to function even if the connection to the gateway is lost. For instance, the users will still be able to disarm their homes.
Lowering latency
Edge computing improves latency significantly since the data do not have to travel far to be processed. Low latency means that the devices respond instantly to commands from the users.
In a home security solution, access is provided instantly when the users want to enter their homes, and the systems are armed immediately when the users activate them due to the low latency. This way, edge computing helps improve the user experience, potentially leading to higher levels of technology adoption among the users.
Benefit from edge computing with home security gateway
By enabling edge computing, the Squid.link gateways provide you with the listed possibilities. Due to their modular nature, you will experience a high level of flexibility with the Squid.link gateways as the heart of your solution.
The market-ready gateways offer you the opportunity to get your solution on the market quickly. The gateways are white label products, meaning that they will appear as your own when integrated into your home security solution.
