Connected or “Internet of Things” (IoT) devices in households consist of:
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT) devices such as smart phones, tablets, laptops,
- home entertainment devices such as smart TVs, set-top boxes, game consoles, and connected home speakers), and;
- Local Access Network (LAN) devices such as modems and routers.
As the adoption rate of IoT devices – driven by factors such as consumer demands for convenience, accelerated digitalization caused by COVID pandemic, and their falling costs – is expected to grow significantly, these devices could account for significant amount of electricity consumption if their usage hours are left unchecked.
Switch off home appliances, especially connected or “Internet of Things” (IoT) devices, at the power socket when they are not in use. Switch off Local Access Network (LAN) devices such as modems and routers at the power sockets when you are sleeping or on vacation. Many households today have connected devices. These include: - LAN devices such as modems and routers
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT) devices such as smart phones, tablets, laptops
- Home entertainment devices such as smart TVs, set-top boxes, game consoles, and connected home speakers)
Most of these devices are always connected and use electricity if they are left switched on. The number of such connected devices is expected to grow in the coming years. Did You Know?After switching off your household appliances (e.g., Set-top boxes, TVs, computers) using the remote control, many of themcontinue to draw power! |  |