Estimates and measurements of radiofrequency exposures in smart-connected homes

Abstract

Overview

The research aimed to quantify levels of radiofrequency electromagnetic energy (RF-EME) in homes equipped with various wireless or IoT devices, and to develop a predictive tool to estimate RF-EME in domestic environments.

Findings

• Measurements conducted over three years on 55 devices across 23 categories in residential settings and labs.
• Development of software that predicts exposure levels, considering realistic scenarios with an enhancement factor to provide conservative estimates.
• Significant measurements in smart apartments with extensive IoT device usage showed exposure levels well within safe limits.

Conclusion

The study resulted in a software tool capable of estimating safe exposure levels to RF-EME from multiple IoT devices in a domestic setting, addressing public exposure limits and providing a practical resource for homeowners and researchers.