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Home automation is the residential extension of building automation. It is automation of
the home, housework or household activity. Home automation may include centralized control of
lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), appliances, security locks of gates
and doors and other systems, to provide improved convenience, comfort, energy efficiency and
security. Home automation for the elderly and disabled can provide increased quality of life for
persons who might otherwise require caregivers or institutional care.
The popularity of home automation has been increasing greatly in recent years due to
much higher affordability and simplicity through smartphone and tablet connectivity. The
concept of the "Internet of Things" has tied in closely with the popularization of home
automation.
This thesis describes how to create a smart monitor which control lights in house. This
monitor provides function to save more energy and have more efficient and flexible way to
control with applying 220V light control algorithm. Whenever and wherever users want to turn
on, turn off and even change level of brightness of the light system, they just need one thing that
is an android phone with internet connection. |
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