Devices and software for use to connect and control internet of things (IoT) devices, namely, a hub connected to the internet; wireless devices to trigger arrival and departure notifications by the device, namely, a fob, entering or leaving virtual boundaries centered around IoT devices, namely, a hub connected to the internet; notification-triggering devices, namely, key fobs, keys, and bracelets, for housing low energy signals to communicate with IoT devices, namely, a hub connected to the internet; IoT devices that monitor for notification-triggering devices, namely, a hub connected to the internet and ability to receive Bluetooth Low Energy information and similar wireless signals; IoT devices that connect with the internet to send notifications and receive IoT device setting configuration; software that allows for IoT configuration, notification-device trigger configuration, user settings, notification settings, notification reception, and other device and software settings for IoT devices, namely, a hub connected to the internet; software that allows for the setting of virtual boundary distances surrounding an IoT device, namely, a hub that is connected to the Internet; software that allows for adaptive learning of user behaviors, patterns, and other predictive models for use in connection with arrival and departure notifications and virtual boundary distances; software development kits (SDKs) consisting of computer software for the development, use, and interoperability of application programming interface (APIs) that are used by electronic devices, systems, and interchanges that exchange data via communications networks and the internet and that connect with cloud-based data storage and exchange services; software development kits (SDKs) comprising of software development tools and software for use as an application programming interface (API) for creating software and applications related to internet connected consumer electronic devices; electronic devices, namely, hubs and fobs that rely on technologies such as WiFi, Bluetooth Low Energy, and IoT notification services for use in connection with arrival and departure notifications and virtual boundary distances