A Design and Implementation of a Smarter and Flexible Home Automation System using Raspberry Pi

Abstract

This project revolves around creating a home automation system prototype with the main focus of having the ability to lock or unlock a door, centralized control of lighting, controlling high tech appliances through the internet to provide improved convenience, comfort, energy, efficiency and safety. The system consists of a central device, a server, sensors, and an application. The popularity of home automation has been increasing greatly in recent years due to considerable affordability and simplicity through Smartphone and tablet connectivity. The techniques employed in home automation include those in building automation as well as the control of domestic activities, such as lighting control system, and the use of other electrical appliances. When Internet of Things also known as IoT, comes to our homes, it can be widely incorporated into making our castle smarter, safe and automated.

Once the System is implemented, Home automation system should be tested to find bugs and mismatches in the requirements. Prototype installation should be inspected and tested for bugs, functionality and ease of use. Fixing a bug or adding additional functionality to an automation system can have unforeseen consequences, which would lead to costly downfalls. As home automation apps become more intelligent, their capabilities become almost endless, from controlling lights and locks to small appliances. Instead of having different apps for different functions, our app will be able to manage everything from one place.

And most importantly, due to the increase in energy consumption, increase population, and limited time frames, there is a grave need to conserve time, effort and energy in any way possible. Henceforth, this proposed system will be cost effective, flexible, and have the capability to control and monitor the home environment, at your fingertips.