Flipping through the pages of newspapers and websites across the world, one will notice the increase of news around the Internet of Things. This signal has officially marked the transition of the IoT from a catchy buzzword to a tangible reality. The IoT unites the physical and online worlds by connecting everyday objects to the Internet. The availability of cheap sensors, the proliferation of big data, and the ingenuity of pioneering startups are driving the success of this transformative movement.

The Internet of Things has the potential to connect 28 billion “things” by the end of 2020, from watches to cars to home appliances. Comcast’s continued commitment to the development of both home and public wireless platforms gives these devices a venue to communicate, allowing innovative technology companies to dream up the exciting future of the IoT.

With the introduction of smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices, the ways in which we consume entertainment are constantly evolving. Enter X1—the world’s first Entertainment Operating System. The culmination of more than a decade of design and engineering, X1 utilizes the power of the cloud to deliver unique, intuitive and personalized cross-platform experiences that brings television and entertainment into the 21st century.

With X1, consumers can turn any device into a TV while at home, access their DVR recordings from anywhere, use their voice to change the channel or search for something to watch, or even create a custom playlist of their favorite shows or videos. Forget to DVR the new series everyone is talking about; X1 has the Top 100 shows available On Demand. Wishing family and friends were with you at the big game; live stream the moment from your mobile device to X1. Wondering if the front door locked; use the Xfinity Home app on X1 to lock the doors, turn off the lights, check not the kids and much more. The X1 platform is making the future of TV a reality and changing the face of home entertainment technology, and this is just the beginning.

You wake up, make breakfast, get the kids ready for school, make it through rush hour traffic, and have everything prepared for your first meeting of the day. And that’s just the morning. To put it simply, your life is complicated. Getting through your daily routine can be difficult without the help of the occasional reminder on your phone. That’s why XFINITY Home—Comcast’s state-of-the-art home automation platform—is here to make things easier.

With XFINITY Home, all of those devices work seamlessly together to create a home ecosystem that’s there for you. Whether you forgot to lock the front door or you just want to see what’s happening in your home while you’re at the office, XFINITY Home provides you all the tools to make your home smarter. No matter where you are or what device you are using, XFINITY Home provides meaningful control over your home and more importantly, your life.