The Internet of Things (IoT) is a technological ecosystem where physical devices are connected to the internet to collect, share, and act on data autonomously. These devices range from home appliances and wearable tech to industrial machines and smart infrastructure systems.
IoT relies on embedded systems, sensors, microcontrollers, wireless communication protocols, and cloud integration to function efficiently. It creates real-time interaction between the digital and physical worlds.
Understanding IoT involves multiple disciplines—electronics, data science, cybersecurity, embedded software, and network engineering. Professionals must also be familiar with edge computing, low-power communication standards like Zigbee and LoRaWAN, and protocols such as MQTT and CoAP.
Best Internet of Things (IoT) Books
This article features a comprehensive selection of the best Internet of Things (IoT) books that cover device architecture, system integration, real-time analytics, and secure IoT deployment strategies across consumer, industrial, and smart city applications.
Practical IoT Hacking: The Definitive Guide to Attacking the Internet of Things
- Chantzis, Fotios (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 464 Pages - 04/09/2021 (Publication Date) - No Starch Press (Publisher)
Internet of Things Programming Projects: Build exciting IoT projects using Raspberry Pi 5, Raspberry Pi Pico, and Python
- Colin Dow (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 458 Pages - 06/28/2024 (Publication Date) - Packt Publishing (Publisher)
Hands-On Industrial Internet of Things: Build robust industrial IoT infrastructure by using the cloud and artificial intelligence
- Giacomo Veneri (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 530 Pages - 11/15/2024 (Publication Date) - Packt Publishing (Publisher)
Internet of Things: What You Need to Know About IoT, Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Business Intelligence, Augmented Reality and Our Future
- Wilkins, Neil (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 120 Pages - 03/08/2019 (Publication Date) - Independently published (Publisher)
The IoT Hacker’s Handbook: A Practical Guide to Hacking the Internet of Things
- Gupta, Aditya (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 338 Pages - 04/01/2019 (Publication Date) - Apress (Publisher)
Hands-On Industrial Internet of Things: Create a powerful Industrial IoT infrastructure using Industry 4.0
- Veneri, Giacomo (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 556 Pages - 11/29/2018 (Publication Date) - Packt Publishing (Publisher)
IoT Fundamentals: Networking Technologies, Protocols, and Use Cases for the Internet of Things
- Hanes, David (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 576 Pages - 06/13/2017 (Publication Date) - Cisco Press (Publisher)
The Internet of Things, revised and updated edition (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series)
- Greengard, Samuel (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 296 Pages - 08/24/2021 (Publication Date) - The MIT Press (Publisher)
IoT Projects with NVIDIA Jetson Nano: AI-Enabled Internet of Things Projects for Beginners
- Kurniawan, Agus (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 136 Pages - 12/11/2020 (Publication Date) - Apress (Publisher)
Internet of Things from Scratch: Build IoT solutions for Industry 4.0 with ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and AWS
- Renaldi Gondosubroto (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 438 Pages - 02/16/2024 (Publication Date) - Packt Publishing (Publisher)
Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT) (River Publishers Series in Rapids in Computing and Information Science and Technology)
- Banafa, Ahmed (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 66 Pages - 07/27/2023 (Publication Date) - River Publishers (Publisher)
Programming the Internet of Things: An Introduction to Building Integrated, Device-to-Cloud IoT Solutions
- King, Andy (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 421 Pages - 07/20/2021 (Publication Date) - O'Reilly Media (Publisher)
Internet of Things for Architects: Architecting IoT solutions by implementing sensors, communication infrastructure, edge computing, analytics, and security
- Perry Lea (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 524 Pages - 01/22/2018 (Publication Date) - Packt Publishing - ebooks Account (Publisher)
The Amazon Way on IoT: 10 Principles for Every Leader from the World’s Leading Internet of Things Strategies
- Rossman, John (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 168 Pages - 10/28/2016 (Publication Date) - John E. Rossman (Publisher)
Fundamentals of Internet of Things: For Students and Professionals
- Hardcover Book
- Dian, F. John (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 432 Pages - 12/01/2022 (Publication Date) - Wiley-IEEE Press (Publisher)
Building the Internet of Things: Implement New Business Models, Disrupt Competitors, Transform Your Industry
- Hardcover Book
- Kranz, Maciej (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 272 Pages - 11/21/2016 (Publication Date) - Wiley (Publisher)
IoT Inc: How Your Company Can Use the Internet of Things to Win in the Outcome Economy
- Hardcover Book
- Sinclair (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 305 Pages - 05/08/2017 (Publication Date) - McGraw Hill (Publisher)
Analytics for the Internet of Things (IoT): Intelligent analytics for your intelligent devices
- Minteer, Andrew (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 378 Pages - 07/24/2017 (Publication Date) - Packt Publishing (Publisher)
THE INDUSTRIAL INTERNET (IIoT): Architecture of an Intelligent Automation Platform
- Thakur, Dilip (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 205 Pages - 05/14/2025 (Publication Date) - Independently published (Publisher)
Rust for the IoT: Building Internet of Things Apps with Rust and Raspberry Pi
- Nusairat, Joseph Faisal (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 615 Pages - 09/15/2020 (Publication Date) - Apress (Publisher)
The rapid evolution of IoT is transforming industries such as manufacturing, logistics, energy, agriculture, and healthcare. As billions of connected devices generate data at the edge, the demand for IoT-skilled professionals continues to rise.
The best Internet of Things (IoT) books offer critical insights into device interoperability, firmware development, low-latency communication, and the orchestration of distributed systems in dynamic environments.
They also help learners understand challenges related to IoT security, firmware updates over-the-air (FOTA), power optimization, and privacy compliance.
Whether you’re building scalable IoT platforms, deploying smart sensor networks, or integrating AI with connected systems, developing expertise in IoT architecture and protocols is key to thriving in today’s connected economy.
