24-Hour Internet of Things (IoT) Interaction Journal (Saturday 10/19 – Sunday 10/20)
10:50 AM
– The alarm on my Wi-Fi-connected iPhone goes off, waking me up
– Check notifications on my phone: weather, news, text messages, and Snapchat
11:30 AM
– Put on Airpods to listen to music on my Macbook while I do homework
2:00 PM
– Arm home security system
– Receive a notification on my phone about my motion at the front door from our Ring doorbell
– Get in the car and the car’s infotainment system syncs with my phone’s Bluetooth, playing music from Spotify
4:00 PM
– Check Snapchat and text notifications on my phone
– Continue homework on my Macbook
7:30 PM
– GPS notification about traffic delay on usual route home
– Get in the car and the car’s infotainment system syncs with my phone’s Bluetooth, playing music from Spotify
8:00 PM
– Receive a notification on my phone about my motion at the front door from our Ring doorbell
– Motion-censored light comes on outside
– Security system disarms
8:15 PM
– Send Japanese homework from my phone to our Wi-Fi-connected printer
– Put on Airpods to listen to music on my phone while I do homework
11:00 PM
– Check any notifications on my phone before bed
10:50 AM
– The alarm on my Wi-Fi-connected iPhone goes off, waking me up
– Check notifications on my phone: weather, news, text messages, and Snapchat
Reflection
Throughout this 24-hour period, I’ve interacted with numerous IoT devices, often without consciously realizing it. These devices have become deeply integrated into my daily routine, offering convenience, security, and information. However, a constant stream of notifications from my phone can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when it takes me a few hours to get the chance to check them. The interconnectedness of these devices is both impressive and slightly concerning. While it’s convenient to have my car, phone, and Macbook systems working together seamlessly, it also highlights the amount of personal data being collected and shared. This experience has made me more aware of the prevalence of IoT in my life but has also served as a humbling revelation when comparing my IoT relationship to others. To elaborate, I do not have a smart refrigerator, digital thermostat, manufacturing robot, automated inventory tracker, apple watch, air tag, or smart washers and dryers. Although my daily life does involve some level of connectedness with the IoT, it feels like others are much higher.