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97 Example Questions (22 closed)

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How can I remove the banner ad from my TV, which was installed by the latest firmware update?
added by ebux Jan 27 '16 at 8:27
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For those who keep downvoting and closing questions because they believe "they aren't real": This one is a real problem: cord-cutters.wonderhowto.com/how-to/… – Philipp Jan 28 '16 at 9:18
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A smart TV is not an IoT device. Just because a device can receive data from the Internet doesn't make it an IoT device. Troubleshooting TV firmware seems off-topic to me. – ColleenV Mar 10 '16 at 18:21
So an internet-connected fridge is on-topic, but an internet-connected TV is not? – Lego Stormtroopr Mar 13 '16 at 23:08
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This question seems like its better suited in "web applications" or "hack your tv" if it existed. – Sky Apr 22 '16 at 22:44
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Off topic. Removing adverts from an IOT device (a questionable one at that) has nothing to do with IOT. It is akin to asking how to remove the ice from my IOT freezer... – Rich C Jun 13 '16 at 21:45
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What are the safety risks associated with a smart fridge?
added by kevlarjacket, edited by Zizouz212 Jul 8 '16 at 1:35
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What is the largest compatibility issue plaguing IoT connected devices?
added by cindy smith May 18 '16 at 14:59
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I forgot to close my garage after leaving in a hurry to get to the airport. Is there a smartphone IoT app I can use to close it remotely? [closed]
added by Stefan May 19 '16 at 16:48
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closed as not constructive by Zizouz212, Dom, JonMark Perry, Tim Malone, Blubberguy22 Aug 9 '16 at 17:30

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Will most lower skilled retail employees eventually be replaced by IoT connected kiosks? [closed]
added by Jeff Stein May 20 '16 at 14:57
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closed as not constructive by Peter David Carter-Poulsen, Sean Houlihane, Mahendra Gunawardena, JonMark Perry, Dom Jun 9 '16 at 23:13

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Do cloud storage companies have an obligation to monitor the IoT device data they host for evidence of copyright infringement?
added by Jeff Stein May 20 '16 at 15:30
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What factors to consider when choosing micro-controllers for low powered edge devices?
added by Mahendra Gunawardena May 21 '16 at 16:56
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What public protocols allow IoT things to discover others close by?
added by Jodes May 30 '16 at 21:25
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Is there a Windows-like solution for the central processing hub? I want to use .NET, but don't want to keep my PC on all the time.
added by tbm0115 Jul 6 '16 at 21:33
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With a home full of IoT devices, how do you deal with moving? Do you need to remove all lightbulbs because they might have personal info?
added by Eirik M Jul 7 '16 at 8:15
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Will we need to have one app per supplier/equipment or will it be possible to have a main dashboard to control all our IoT devices at home?
added by Metraton Jul 13 '16 at 15:31
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Why are approaches to home automation so different in Europe and the US, and how can this gap be bridged?
added by John Slegers Aug 25 '16 at 8:45
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My car's onboard computer crashed during an update and now the car won't start anymore. How do I revert to a backup?
added by Philipp Jan 6 '16 at 14:04
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Is this related to the internet in any way? – gerrit Jan 26 '16 at 16:07
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@gerrit yes, because many cars receive update via the Internet. Electric cars from Tesla, for example, recently had some press about online updates which caused the car to not be able to drive for a few hours. – Philipp Jan 26 '16 at 16:10
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I think this is off topic. It feels as if it is more of a question for the car manufacturer and something likely to be on the manufacturers FAQ page. – Rich C Jun 13 '16 at 21:47
It's not an IOT devict just because it has a firmware update... – Dom Jun 21 '16 at 3:12
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I do not want my gas oven to be hacked. Are there any plans to make consumer IoT devices quantum resistant? [closed]
added by Tobias Strand May 20 '16 at 4:22
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closed as not a real question by Dom, Zizouz212, JonMark Perry, Gilles, Tim Malone Aug 3 '16 at 3:33

It's difficult to tell what is being asked here. This question is ambiguous, vague, incomplete, overly broad, or rhetorical and cannot be reasonably answered in its current form.
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Will the IoT economy create more new jobs than jobs it will help to eliminate? [closed]
added by Jeff Stein May 20 '16 at 14:45
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closed as not constructive by JonMark Perry, Mahendra Gunawardena, Dom, Robert Cartaino Jun 10 '16 at 21:09

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Will all non IoT devices eventually be referred to as antiques? [closed]
added by Matt Olsen May 25 '16 at 14:36
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closed as not constructive by Sean Houlihane, BigHomie, Mahendra Gunawardena, Dom, Robert Cartaino Jun 10 '16 at 21:07

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Can visual and/or contextual IoT systems be implemented in an ITAR regulated manufacturing facility? What precautions should be taken?
added by tbm0115 Jul 8 '16 at 3:46
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I'm building a system that includes a mobile app and a bluetooth enabled hardware device. How do I secure communication between the devices?
added by Joel Brewer Aug 1 '16 at 17:08
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How suitable is TCP/IP for home automation? Are there companies already doing this?
added by John Slegers Aug 25 '16 at 8:43
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Will electrical grids and other critical infrastructure be connected to the IoT? [closed]
added by Matt Johnson May 26 '16 at 23:48
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closed as not a real question by Robert Cartaino Jun 13 '16 at 17:49

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To convince me this is a good question please explain how "connected to the IoT" is different from "connected to the internet". – DJClayworth Jun 7 '16 at 16:17
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Can I use [IoT device] without ever going online?
added by Helmar Aug 24 '16 at 17:08
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What security will be needed to ensure devices aren't spending owner's funds in ways the owner hadn't intended? [closed]
added by Genxthis May 29 '16 at 2:19
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closed as not a real question by DJClayworth, Mahendra Gunawardena, Dom, JonMark Perry, Sean Houlihane Jun 25 '16 at 13:11

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Speculation about the future. – DJClayworth Jun 7 '16 at 16:16
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What's the difference between the "Internet of Things", "Domotics" and "Home Automation", if any?
added by John Slegers Aug 25 '16 at 8:40
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I am currently having a problem with Particle Photon. I have my led light set to d7 with a resistor but its not lighting. <code Insert>
added by DaImTo Jun 17 '16 at 8:30
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Question is what type of questions do you want ? – DaImTo Jun 17 '16 at 13:36
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What are the pitfalls to consider when using Gira's DCS-IP-gateway to connect the Gira door station to a generic IP softphone?
added by John Slegers Aug 25 '16 at 8:33
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Can [model] washing machine play videos from Amazon Instant Video or does it only support Netflix? [closed]
added by Philipp Jan 6 '16 at 14:19
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closed as not a real question by gerrit, tbm0115, Chenmunka, Sean Houlihane, Dom Mar 10 '16 at 9:07

It's difficult to tell what is being asked here. This question is ambiguous, vague, incomplete, overly broad, or rhetorical and cannot be reasonably answered in its current form.
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What percentage of consumer electronic devices are likely to hand internet connectivity 5 years from now? [closed]
added by cindy smith May 18 '16 at 14:52
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closed as not constructive by Sean Houlihane, DJClayworth, Robert Cartaino Jun 13 '16 at 17:53

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Speculation about the future. – DJClayworth Jun 7 '16 at 16:18
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In what ways will the IoT make gaming more interactive? [closed]
added by MMAfan May 24 '16 at 10:51
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closed as not constructive by JonMark Perry, Mahendra Gunawardena, DJClayworth, Dom, Robert Cartaino Jun 13 '16 at 17:52

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Speculation about the future. – DJClayworth Jun 7 '16 at 16:16
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Is it possible to merge multiple MTConnect Streams into one? If so, do I need to alter the adapter to do so?
added by tbm0115 Jul 6 '16 at 21:22
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What's the best way to document an IoT env? If every user has a different "constellation" of things, how do we present the env as a unique whole
added by cud Jul 25 '16 at 8:12
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Will the growth of IoT devices lead to growth in resorts and other businesses advertising "internet free zones" for those seeking to escape the IoT? [closed]
added by Jamal Wilson May 18 '16 at 21:31
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closed as not constructive by Robert Cartaino Jun 13 '16 at 17:54

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Are there any IOT wrist band that can help detect low blood pressure ?
added by 55597 Jul 19 '16 at 15:00
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Too specific, and too likely to become obsolete. A shopping questioin, and not one with a good answer. – Sean Houlihane Jul 31 '16 at 8:53
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In Europe, are there any alternatives to KNX for my home automation if I want a fully decentralized architecture based on an open protocol?
added by John Slegers Aug 25 '16 at 8:38
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Will Apple HomeKit, which requires companies to adjust their HW & SW to their standards, slow down the development of IoT?
added by Luc Sep 19 '16 at 14:20
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Are there good options for monitoring the communications of my smart devices (light bulbs, electric switches)?
added by TheMadDeveloper Jun 25 '16 at 9:06
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Is there a way to get programmatic access to the mac addresses of my wemo switches?
added by TheMadDeveloper Jun 25 '16 at 9:49
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Are there any A/V receivers that can be controlled via connected devices (e.g. motion switches, sound monitors, Echo)?
added by TheMadDeveloper Jun 25 '16 at 9:54
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What would software upgrades be like for Things without graphical user interface?
added by Eirik M Jul 14 '16 at 11:13
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Whoever downvoted this question is invited to comment why it was downvoted? – Eirik M Jul 25 '16 at 10:38
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I've prototyped my IoT device using an Arduino, what do I need to do to prepare it for a market launch?
added by Joel Brewer Aug 1 '16 at 16:49
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That is not a prototype in a device sense. It is a proof of concept. You'll be a long way from any kind of launch as you won't a final product with the Arduino. – Dom Aug 10 '16 at 12:53
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Has anyone reverse engineered a [IoT Device] to accomplish [goal] ?
added by Joel Brewer Aug 1 '16 at 16:58
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Can you be more specific, what accomplishing a goal means? – Anurag Sep 13 '16 at 15:14
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