The term ‘smart cities’ has become a term inextricably associated with IoT technology. The notion that we can make cities more sustainable, efficient, and safer through digital solutions that harvest vast quantities of data is a pursuit that most can get behind – and it might not be as unattainable as some might think. Accordingly, Remote Building Monitoring plays a large contributing role in actualising these long-term goals of IoT technology.

If this technology is harnessed properly, it could bring a range of wider benefits that help create smarter and more sustainable living premises. As we know, the real-time data gathered by the sensors can negate the need for callouts to the property – lowering emissions caused by unnecessary travel.

The monitoring of temperature fluctuations and resultant changes in fuel consumption can also lead to more efficient fuel use on a grand scale. Equally, solar panel tracking and the insights this provides can help managers decide where their panels are best placed and receive the most sunlight.

These same metrics can help housing managers determine the safety of a property, and whether the air quality is at a sufficient standard. Through constant assessment of moisture, the technology can notify the user of problems before they worsen, and ultimately prevent any negative impact on a resident’s health. 

As communities continue to grow and become more digitally conscious, it’s essential to find new ways of managing properties and ensuring the well-being of residents – improving upon designs of the past. Remote Building Monitoring is one of the many valuable emerging tools in BT’s IoT portfolio that offers a secure way of harvesting data, without storing any personal information and constitutes the next step towards smarter communities.