Ambient intelligence refers to environments equipped with interconnected sensors, devices, and software that can perceive what is happening around them and respond with minimal direct user input. Instead of requiring people to operate each system manually, the environment uses contextual information such as location, activity, temperature, or device status to adapt its behavior.
In smart buildings, ambient intelligence can automatically adjust lighting, climate control, access systems, or room settings based on occupancy and user activity. It combines technologies such as IoT sensors, artificial intelligence, edge computing, and context-aware systems to create responsive environments.