IOT Based Low-Cost Smart Home Automation System

Abstract

Internet of Things (IOT) based smart homes make life simpler and more comfortable. Different potential applications of smart homes including remotely control lights, security and safety systems. Home appliances like air conditioning, washing machines and refrigerators are controlling through mobile phones, tablets and Personal Digital Assistants (PDA's). A user friendly and adaptive interface for smart homes is required because a user-friendly interface can allow more effective control to users for home appliances. Smart home automation systems that are available for commercial purposes are still very expensive and un-affordable for people. However now-a-days, the availability of micro controller; like Arduino makes it possible for implementation of low cost IOT based smart home system. In this paper, a cost effective and user-friendly IOT based smart home model is presented with implementation by using Arduino micro controller and different sensors. It focuses that the system is reliable, affordable and fulfill the needs of home user.