Smart Home

A smart home is a home equipped with special structured wiring to enable human
to remotely control or program an array of automated home electronic devices by
entering a single command. For example, a homeowner on vacation can use a
phone to activate a home security system, control temperature values, switch
.machines on or off, control lighting, and perform many other tasks

The main goals of smart home project

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.enter to the house, it lights the room which the owner in it
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.accidents
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Home Automation system
It is anything that gives you remote or automatic control of things around the
.home
• Voice
• Remote
control
• Reaction

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• Motion
Detectors
• Fire wire
• Alarm
system
• Gate control
• Video baby monitor
• Security camera
• Digital video recorder
• Water and flood system

Telecommunication
• Phone remote control
• Mobile remote control
• LAN remote control
• WAN remote control

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Home automation
As the world gets more and more technologically advanced, we find new
technology coming in deeper and deeper into our personal lives even at home.
Home automation is becoming more and more popular around the world and is
becoming a common practice.
The process of home automation works by making everything in the house
automatically controlled using technology to control and do the jobs that we
would normally do manually. It is much easier to install home automation in a
house while it is still being built, since you have the ability to put things inside
the walls to save space. Though, people who have houses already built can still
have home automation done in a less intrusive way through wireless systems.
Home automation takes care of a lot of different activities in the house. Some of
these things are as simple as turning on the sprinklers at a certain time every day
and detecting burglars in the middle of the night. Others are much more
advanced like sensing the presence of the person in a room and adjusting light
ambiance, the temperature in the room, the volume of the music, according to
different factors like the day of the week and the time.
Home automation makes your life easier
The word home automation can be termed as the usage of house hold appliances.
This includes house hold appliances and also the building automation. House
hold appliances mainly concentrate on kitchen based appliances. The appliance
which carries more impetus on house hold appliance could be the automatic
mixed. Most of the ladies are mainly depend on this equipment. For this makes
the kitchen activity very easy and also time saving nature.
Smoker
While going for other related house hold appliance the modern kitchen carries
modern smoker. This excavates the kitchen smoke out of the building range,
rather than to encircle the smoke inside the kitchen itself. Recently a fuel saving
stove has been introduced that is called as the Ignition stove. It works on current
only but it never needs fuel such as liquefied petroleum gas, kerosene, etc,
Stove
Another kitchen ware which adores the whole house could be termed as four
burners stove. It slows down the cooking time at the same time we can cook
several varieties of recipe. Delicious variety of food could be inculcated by using
microwave oven. It bakes and keeps hot the need food items. Time could be set
for heating any sauce like materials, so that we need worry on misshapenness
while cooking in process. Another important home automation could be given
more stress on the word refrigeration.
Refrigeration

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As we want to keep any food items or any liquid items in cooler manner it has to
be refrigerated. It needs the help refrigerator of different models and different
capacity. This has emerged as single door or of double door refrigerator.
Consumers select different company according to their need and interest. The
building automation things also come into existence while we discuss on home
automation. Overall a house has to be well equipped with various types of house
hold appliance and building automation such as flooring tiles, bathroom tiles,
kitchen tiles and this includes all interior decorative materials for a fascinating
house to dwell.

Home automation systems can only improve the energy

efficiency of your home if they are designed for this purpose.
Operating automated systems uses energy, so the automated systems will only
lead to energy savings if they save more energy than they use.

Priority should first be given to designing an energy efficient home and installing
high energy efficient appliances and lighting. Home automation can save energy if
it reduces the time that equipment operates or reduces the need to use equipment,
e.g. by only switching on lights when they are needed.

Aim to design home automation systems to reduce the need for operating or the
time that energy-using equipment operates.

Heating and cooling

A well designed automation system can:

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 1. Improve passive solar heating and
passive cooling through the control of blinds,
awnings, windows, vents and fans.
2. Control heaters and air conditioners so
they are only used when and where they are
needed and are use to achieve a desired
temperature.

Design your home to make the best use of solar energy and natural ventilation for
passive heating and cooling before you consider your automation options.

Use temperature sensors in different rooms to control heating and cooling.

Appropriate placement of temperature sensors and the use of heating/AC timers
can significantly reduce energy use, even if automated systems are not used.

Analyze your heating/cooling needs and how you will manage these. Ask yourself
what rooms need to be heated/cooled, when and to what temperature? Aim to
heat/cool living areas when people are home but heat/cool bedrooms only at night
and the early morning when they occupied. Bedrooms do not need to be made as
warm or as cool as living areas, to be comfortable for sleeping. Avoid heating and
cooling halls, laundries etc.

Plan your automation system. Consider how opening and closing blinds, awnings,
windows and vents can assist passive heating, cooling and natural lighting.
Explore how switching on and off of fans and heat shifters might reduce the need
for cooling or heating. Consider how better temperature and the timing of use can
minimize the energy used in heaters and air conditioners/coolers. Use these
answers to decide on your automation needs.

Hot water

Automate the hot water system so it can be switched off when not required, such
as when household is absent on holidays. Solar systems can be controlled so they
do not require heat boosting during summer months.

Lights

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Automate lights so they operated only when needed and switch them off when
rooms are vacant. This can be done through motion sensors and timers or through
more elaborate centralized systems.

Use motion sensors to switch on external lights when needed, or lights when
entering the home, rather than leaving lights on.

Use motion sensors, light sensors and timing controls to switch off lights when
they are no longer needed, (eg. Room lights may be switched off after 5 minutes if
no motion is detected). Give priority to rooms that often have lights left on
unnecessarily, like bathrooms, pantries and toilets. However, consider these
options carefully as five minutes of inaction in front of a TV is not unusual and
you may not want the lights to all go off then!

Appliances and equipment

Use controls to operate appliances and equipment only when they are needed.

Remote control and timer control of appliances, from coffee makers to home
theatres to spas, can lead to energy savings if the appliances can be switched off
when not required.

Care should be taken not to turn on appliances automatically or at pre-set times as

this may lead to additional energy consumption when there is no need for the
appliance to operate.

Automating equipment control to reduce operating times is particularly useful if

the appliances normally use standby power, even though they are not operating,
e.g. Stereos, TVs, DVDs and home office equipment. It is also useful when the
need for the equipment to operate varies, such as for pool pumps, where daily
operating hours can be matched to the season.

Automation equipment, sensors and controls

Home automation systems work by managing the electric power of the equipment
being automatically controlled. The degree of ‘intelligence’ and how it is
distributed between the elements of the home automation system varies with the
design and with the manufacturer.

Control can be implemented by isolated sensors timers and processors embedded

in the switches and relays. Alternatively centralized control can be obtained
through networked sensors linked to a controller or computer which then operate
the power systems of equipment throughout the house.

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The operation of more sophisticated equipment such as central heaters, air
conditioners or home theatres, can also be bought under the control of the
automation system, but with more intelligent controlled devices, care is needed to
ensure that the controller’s instructions do not create conflicts.

Automation equipment potentially can include any appliance or machinery in the

home, the operation of which is controlled through its electricity supply. This list
might include:

• Hot water systems.

• Appliances.
• Home office, home entertainment and other electronic equipment.
• Lighting.
• Heating and cooling/air conditioning systems.
• Fans and air pumps/heat shifters.
• Powered window blinds, shutters and awnings.
• Powered vents and window openings.
• Water pumps, pool pumps and spas.
• Garage doors.
• Security systems.

Sensors that can be integrated into the automation system can include:

• Motion sensors.
• Light sensors.

Control of the home and its lighting, appliances etc can performed by:

• On-site controllers, which may be special proprietary devices, often

activate by touch screens, or standard computers.
• Remote controllers, allowing equipment to be controlled outside the
home or at a distance in the home. Again, these may be proprietary
devices, or standard mobile phones or computers.
• Sensors, which operate the home equipment in response to changes in
the home environment, such as the presence of occupants or changes in
the external temperature.

Automation and electricity demand

In the near future, home automation systems may be linked to the electricity
utility in a number of ways. The utility may communicate variations in electricity

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prices to a ‘smart’ electricity meter that will interface with the home automation
controller.

Householders can then program appliances to reduce power or switch off

altogether during high price periods.

Alternatively householders could enter a supply contract that allows the electricity
supplier to signal equipment controlled by the home automation system (such as
air conditioners) to turn off certain equipment for short periods.

The householder may choose to participate and obtain lower electricity prices or
other financial incentives.

Security
Home security should be important to everyone whether you live in a house or an
apartment.

Knowing your home is protected provides peace of mind both when you are away
and when you are home. Security is important even if you have outstanding public
safety agencies (police, fire, highway patrol, etc.) in your area. There are far more
homes than there are police officers, not to mention a plethora of skilled thieves,
so it's important for you to do everything possible to make your house secure
rather than just relying on others.

When people think of protecting their homes, they often think of fancy expensive
security systems with lots of bells and whistles. That is certainly an option, but
there are measures you can take that won't break the bank, too. Also, depending
on your home and neighborhood, you may not need the most expensive system.

Home security isn't just about your own home, either. A lot of determining
whether or not you're a significant risk involves taking stock of your neighborhood
including public safety facilities like police and fire stations. Though incidents can
happen to anyone, some neighborhoods are certainly more at risk than others.
Installing a burglar alarm can certainly help make you less of a target, but the best
strategy may be to start a neighborhood watch.

Home security is also about you and your habits. If you have a large family where
someone is almost always home, you may be less at risk than someone who lives
alone and is frequently away on business trips. The value of your home and your
possessions is also a factor, although thieves can also be tempted by less valuable
items if they believe they will be easy to fence.

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When you think of protecting your family and your belongings, you'll also want to
think of personal safety and the protection of things that are important to you but
might not necessarily be located in your home, such as your car. Motion-sensing
lights and driveway alarms may deter thieves from breaking into your car when
you are at home, but what about when you are at work? Or out on the town? To
keep your family safe, you should also include an accident prevention and fire
safety plan. These types of dangers can put you and your family at risk as well as
threatening to destroy your personal belongings. Forethought and preventative
measures go a long way in this area.

Security Cameras

In an unpredictable world, home security camera is absolutely critical for keeping

you and your family safe. A home security camera system eliminates blind spots to
protect the most vulnerable places on your property. For one Houston family,
their home security camera system went beyond just protecting their home and
personal safety. After a break-in, they decided to install a home wireless camera
system. Their surveillance cameras caught a group of teenagers trying to break
into a neighbor’s house, and the footage was later used to help identify the
suspects.

Security Camera System Advantages

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You might feel safe in your home because you already have a burglar alarm. While
simple alarms are a good way to protect your home and family, home security
camera systems can do so much more.
Unlike an alarm, a complete home camera system is nearly impossible to disarm.
Alarms sound during or after a break-in, but a security camera system alerts you
as soon as it detects unauthorized motion to prevent break-ins.
Video security cameras of your property will help identify and apprehend guilty
parties.

Home Security Camera Technology

In as little as 15 minutes, you and your family can enjoy the security of a wireless
security camera system. Your system could include:
Night Vision Recording – Even in complete darkness, your cameras record
viewable footage. So whether it’s a sunny morning or a stormy night, your house
will be secure.
Automatic Recycling Storage – Your system automatically records over the oldest
footage for efficient video storage.
Email or Cell Phone Motion Alerts – When your home surveillance system detects
motion on your property, it sends you a message via phone or computer so you are
constantly aware of the safety of your home.
Motion Detector Recording – You conserve hard drive space by recording only
when something is happening. This allows you to record more on a smaller sized
hard drive and eliminates the old-fashioned notion of searching through hours of
footage to find a few minutes of action.
Remote Viewing of Security Footage – Using a broadband Internet connection,
you can monitor your home in real time even on vacation. Relax and enjoy your
time away from home with the peace of mind that comes with being able to watch
live or recorded video surveillance footage from your PC, laptop, or PDA.

Fire Alarms

Fire alarms save lives! Approximately half of the lives consumed by

house fires annually occur in homes without fire alarms. Fire
alarms, also referred to as smoke detectors, are generally available
in two different types & ionization fire alarms for fast burning
flames and photoelectric fire alarms for smoldering fires. For the
best fire protection, fire professionals suggest installing both
ionization fire alarms and photoelectric fire alarms in your home.

Smoke Detectors

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Smoke detectors are another type of home security sensor that
can also save your life because they monitor your home for the
presence of fire. When fires occur they can spread very quickly
and you may not have enough time to alert people in your
home. Fire detectors let everyone know in a safe and efficient
manner that they must evacuate the premises.

Motion detector

A motion detector is a device that contains a physical

mechanism or electronic sensor that quantifies motion that
can be either integrated with or connected to other devices
that alert the user of the presence of a moving object within the
field of view. They’re a vital component of comprehensive
security systems, for both homes and businesses.

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