Building Your Own Internet of Things - How to Connect All of Your Stuff to the Interwebs

Explore the world of Internet of Things (IoT) in this 24-minute JSConf talk. Learn how to build your own Internet-connected devices using JavaScript, off-the-shelf hardware, and simple materials. Discover the potential of IoT to create an awesome future where devices accommodate our needs. Understand the basics of adding "senses" to objects, connecting them to the web, and enabling interaction with their surroundings. Follow along as the speaker demonstrates these concepts using "Plant-bot," an art piece that communicates via text messages. Gain insights into gas sensors, beacons, cloud services, APIs, and practical applications like smart dog monitoring. Develop a critical understanding of existing IoT products and their implications for privacy and security. By the end of this talk, you'll be equipped to create your own IoT projects or approach commercial IoT products with a more informed perspective.