Design and implementation of Smart Home control using LabVIEW

Abstract

In today's era, technology has advanced to this extent that it can be very useful in domestic purposes. Our house is the center of our domestic life and we can control our daily activities by using technical system. Automating our house activities eases and simplifies the way of living. A house with smart control system is called Smart Home. The control system is built by using information technology to control the electric appliance and security system. Smart home is a result of continuous change in technology and will keep changing with advancement in technology. In this paper we have addressed one of the features of Smart Home which is a sample house environment monitor and control system. This feature has been implemented by using LabVIEW software. The developed system can monitor the temperature, PIR motion sensor, magnetic door sensor and LDR the family security. The system also has internet connection by which it can act as remote system and can be controlled from anywhere in the world. This paper explains the hardware implementation of a multi-platform control system for house automation. The approach is a combination of hardware and software technologies. This system can be easily used for smart home application which is supported by the test results.