Abstract
Smart homes can be of great benefit for both, energy and water management which not only helps to save money but can be highly beneficial for the environment. Such smart automation not only offers optimum consumption of these resources but also leads to higher comfort and conveniences for the users and residents. Recent developments in sensing, networking and communication technologies offering new and advanced forms to link a variety of things around us even with the people. Further, integration of internet of things (IoTs) services by embedding intelligence into these sensors and actuators and connecting them smartly are gaining great popularity to enhance the comfort and quality of life. This paper presents a flexible and low-cost home automation system using various sensors to control the commonly used home appliances and devices where IP connectivity is provided to access and manage them remotely. For this purpose, an Android-based app is developed which can be installed on any smartphone in order to monitor and control the devices from any location. The evaluation of the integrated sensors with the devices and switches shows that the system can offer great automation to achieve the idea of smart homes.
Highlights
This decade has been characterized by a tremendous interest in sensors and sensor networks
Considering the recent progress of Internet of Things (IoTs), ‘Insider Intelligence’ expects that 64 billion devices will be connected on the planet by 2025 [1] and [2]
The major devices include, but are not limited to, smart appliances, safety and security systems, and other smart homes energy equipment, like actuators, thermostats. and smart lighting. These physical devices that are being connected to the internet are helping to accelerate the development of the IoTs and further due to their importance, these are becoming a mandatory part of our lives as well
Summary
This decade has been characterized by a tremendous interest in sensors and sensor networks. A range of wireless sensors are already available, many manufacturers are still developing more sophisticated HA devices adequately These devices include smart plugs, outlets, smart temperature thermostats, home energy monitors, smart vents to adjust the inside ventilation and environment. The beauty of HA is that it can manage and control the things remotely, e.g., through smart phone and helps to reduce the operating costs and conserves energy. This application can be ideal for elderly and the persons with disabilities. They can be helpful for caregivers and institutional care providers in order to offer quality of life
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