The hype surrounding the Internet of Things (IoT) in the home is growing rapidly, according to Gartner, as the battle for the IoT gateway in the connected home gets underway. "The numerous IoT applications for the home include smart stoves, which tell you how to cook a meal and provide recipes; and smart washers and dryers, which help you determine the optimum time to run a load of laundry," said Paul O'Donovan, principal research analyst at Gartner.