{"id":3493,"date":"2018-02-06T11:23:04","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T19:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/press\/?p=3493"},"modified":"2018-02-09T11:24:41","modified_gmt":"2018-02-09T19:24:41","slug":"announcing-project-things-an-open-framework-for-connecting-your-devices-to-the-web","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/press\/2018\/02\/announcing-project-things-an-open-framework-for-connecting-your-devices-to-the-web\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing \u201cProject Things\u201d \u2013 An open framework for connecting your devices to the web"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Last year, we said<\/a> that Mozilla is working to create a framework of software and services that can bridge the communication gap between connected devices. Today, we are pleased to announce that anyone can now build their own Things Gateway to control their connected device directly from the web.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n

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We kicked off \u201cProject Things\u201d, with the goal of building a decentralized \u2018Internet of Things\u2019 that is focused on security, privacy, and interoperability. Since our announcement last year, we have continued to engage in open and collaborative development with a community of makers, testers, contributors, and end-users, to build the foundation for this future.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s launch makes it easy for anyone with a Raspberry Pi to build their own Things Gateway. In addition to web-based commands and controls, a new experimental feature shows off the power and ease of using voice-based commands. We believe this is the most natural way for users to interact with their smart home. Getting started is easy, and we recommend checking out this tutorial<\/a> to get connected.<\/p>\n

The Future of Connected Devices<\/h3>\n

Internet of Things (IoT) devices have become more popular over the last few years, but there is no single standard for how these devices should talk to each other. Each vendor typically creates a custom application that only works with their own brand. If the future of connected IoT devices continues to involve proprietary solutions, then costs will stay high, while the market remains fragmented and slow to grow. Consumers should not be locked into a specific product, brand, or platform. This will only lead to paying premium prices for something as simple as a \u201csmart light bulb\u201d.<\/p>\n

We believe the future of connected devices should be more like the open web. The future should be decentralized, and should put the power and control into the hands of the people who use those devices. This is why we are committed to defining open standards and frameworks.<\/p>\n

A Private \u201cInternet of Things\u201d<\/h3>\n

Anyone can build a Things Gateway using popular devices such as the Raspberry Pi. Once it is set up, it will guide you through the process of connecting to your network and adding your devices. The setup process will provide you with a secure URL that can be used to access and control your connected devices from anywhere.<\/p>\n

Powerful New Features<\/h3>\n

Our latest release of the Things Gateway has several new features available. These features include:<\/p>\n