connected devices

[kəˈnɛktɪd dɪˈvaɪsɪz]
nounpl: connected devices
dispositivos conectados
1. Electronic devices that are linked together through network connections, typically via internet or wireless protocols, allowing them to communicate and share data.
Smart homes use connected devices to automate lighting, temperature, and security.
Casas inteligentes usam dispositivos conectados para automatizar iluminação, temperatura e segurança.
2. Hardware such as smartphones, tablets, computers, wearables, and IoT devices that are networked and can exchange information.
The company manages over 500 connected devices across its facilities.
A empresa gerencia mais de 500 dispositivos conectados em suas instalações.
3. In the context of the Internet of Things (IoT), any physical object embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity capabilities.
Connected devices in agriculture monitor soil moisture and optimize irrigation.
Dispositivos conectados na agricultura monitoram a umidade do solo e otimizam a irrigação.
In Brazil, the term 'dispositivos conectados' reflects the growing adoption of smart home technology and IoT in urban centers like São Paulo. It's commonly used in marketing, tech news, and business contexts. In the USA, this terminology is standard in Silicon Valley and tech communities. Both cultures associate connected devices with convenience, automation, and digital transformation, though privacy concerns are increasingly part of the conversation in both regions.
NYC Slang
smart gadgets / smart devices / the connected ecosystem
Synonyms / Sinônimos
networked devicessmart devicesIoT devicesinternet-enabled deviceswireless devices
Antonyms / Antônimos
disconnected devicesoffline devicesstandalone devicesisolated devices

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dispositivos conectados
Standard term used in tech industry and media
Rio de Janeiro
dispositivos conectados / aparelhos conectados
Both terms commonly used; 'aparelhos' is slightly more colloquial
São Paulo
dispositivos conectados / equipamentos conectados
Business and tech hub prefers formal terminology
Portugal
dispositivos ligados / aparelhos conectados
Portuguese uses 'ligados' more frequently than 'conectados' in casual speech

Related Words

Internet of Thingssmart homenetwork connectivitywireless protocolcloud computingdata synchronization

Related Idioms & Phrases

part of the connected ecosystem
staying connected
the Internet of Things
plug into the network
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