Home Automation
IoT based applications
Home automation or
domotics is building automation for a home, called a
smart home or smart house. A home automation system will
monitor and/or control home attributes such as lighting, climate,
entertainment systems, and appliances. It may also include home security
such as access control and alarm systems. When connected with the
Internet, home devices are an important constituent of the Internet of
Things ("IoT"). A home automation system typically connects
controlled devices to a central smart home hub (sometimes called a
"gateway"). The user interface for control of the system uses either
wall-mounted terminals, tablet or desktop computers, a mobile phone
application, or a Web interface that may also be accessible off-site
through the Internet. While there are many competing vendors, there are
increasing efforts towards open source systems. However, there are
issues with the current state of home automation including a
lack of standardized security measures and deprecation of older devices
without backwards compatibility. Home automation has high
potential for sharing data between family members or trusted individuals
for personal security and could lead to energy saving measures with a
positive environmental impact in the future.