IoT sensors are pivotal in transforming traditional buildings into smart buildings by enhancing efficiency, security, and comfort. These LoRaWAN sensors, integrated through buildings, gather real-time data on various parameters such as temperature, humidity, smoke, occupancy, and energy consumption. IoT sensors change the functionality of buildings to create a secure and comfortable living/working environment. By providing actionable insights and automation with remote monitoring, these sensors significantly contribute to the sustainability and operational efficiency of smart buildings. 

IoT Sensing Cameras

IoT sensing cameras reduce the fear of being burglarized and having a secure building.  A study by the University of North Carolina has mentioned the statistics of burglars and the potential of being burglarized. It states that you are 300% less likely to be burglarized if a sensing camera is on the premises. There is a 60% chance that the burglar will choose another site when seeing a camera on a property. Sensing cameras such as Milesight X1 Sensing Camera and the SenseCAP LoRaWAN Vision Sensor work to have capabilities of sensing and visualizing movement detection on site. LoRaWAN technology protects against these breaches of information and valuable assets. This technology provides a cost-effective solution with the deployment of minimal gateways within buildings with low-power consumption and long-life battery. 

Smart HVAC with LoRaWAN

Smart HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems leverage LoRaWAN technology to substantially improve energy efficiency, consumption, and cost-savings. Energy consumption can be reduced by 20-40% by the usage of 

IoT sensors such as a Smart LoRaWAN Thermostat and Temperature and Humidity Sensor. These can monitor usage within a building to provide insights on ways to control aspects of HVAC. This allows for proactive maintenance and remote monitoring to create a controlled environment.

Choovio’s Involvement

Choovio strives to make buildings smart by carrying over 200 sensors that can help shape the environment you live/work in. We help to visualize data given by IoT sensors for smart buildings to be involved with all aspects of your premise whether it be temperature/humidity, water leak detection, trash bin monitoring, HVAC, or security. This data gives key insights on energy consumption, efficiency, and predictive maintenance that can be seen on a dashboard — hassle-free with no need to worry about the server or configuration. 

Remote Monitoring of Visual Data

Remote monitoring with visual data changes the way we respond to crises. Having remote access control allows you to see data from anywhere, allowing you to respond 12.4% faster to problems such as water leaks, security breaches, HVAC issues, and more. This approach not only improves safety but also optimizes maintenance processes, reducing downtime and operational costs overall. By leveraging remote monitoring of visual data, owners can ensure a more responsive, efficient, and proactive management of their environment and assets. 

Door and Smoke Sensors

Door/window sensors notify when doors and windows are opened and closed in real-time, which is increasingly vital as 34% of burglars enter through the front door. Smoke sensors work to detect an alarming environment to alarm owners when their house is experiencing any smoke or fire possibilities (60% of home fire deaths occur with no working alarm or detector). Both of these sensors are crucial when understanding your environment and when to take action when they notify you. Door sensors such as the LDS02 and smoke sensors such as the RA02A from Choovio reduce the risk of both danger and quality of your building. 

Summary of IoT Sensors for Smart Buildings

Creating smart buildings with the help of Choovio increases the sustainability, consumption, and safety of your environment. Embedding sensors such as door sensors, cameras, smoke sensors, and HVAC sensors, with the aid of a centralized platform for remote monitoring, enables owners and tenants a data-driven living/workspace. LoRaWAN technology promotes this to create a healthier and more substantial building for all.