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Automation. Home automation or domotics[1] is building automation for a home. 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. The phrase smart home refers to home automation devices ...
Home Assistant is free and open-source software used for home automation. It serves as an integration platform and smart home hub, allowing users to control smart home devices. The software emphasizes local control and privacy and is designed to be independent of any specific Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem.
IoT devices can be used to monitor and control the mechanical, electrical and electronic systems used in various types of buildings (e.g., public and private, industrial, institutions, or residential) [62] in home automation and building automation systems. In this context, three main areas are being covered in literature: [77]
Matter is a freely available connectivity standard for smart home and IoT (Internet of Things) devices. [2][3][4] It aims to improve interoperability and compatibility between different manufacturers and security, and always allowing local control as an option. [5][6][7] Matter originated in December 2019 as the Project Connected Home over IP ...
Home automation software is software that facilitates control of common appliances found in a home, office, or sometimes a commercial setting, such as lights, HVAC equipment, access control, sprinklers, and other devices. It usually provides for scheduling tasks, such as turning sprinklers on at the appropriate time, and event handling, such as ...
iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Type. Home automation. HomeKit, also known as Apple Home, [1] is a software framework and communication protocol developed by Apple Inc. that lets users configure, communicate with and control smart-home appliances using Apple devices. [2] It provides users with a way to automatically discover such devices ...
OpenHAB. open Home Automation Bus (openHAB) is an open source home automation software written in Java. It is deployed on premises and connects to devices and services from different vendors. As of 2019, close to 300 bindings are available as OSGi modules. [2] Actions, such as switching on lights, are triggered by rules, voice commands, or ...
Home automation is implemented in homes of older adults and people with disabilities in order to maintain their independence and safety, also saving the costs and anxiety of moving to a health care facility. [2] For those with disabilities smart homes give them opportunity for independence, providing emergency assistance systems, security ...