Home automation refers to the
automatic and electronic control of household features, activity, and
appliances. In simple terms, it means you can easily control the utilities and
features of your home via the Internet to make life more convenient and secure,
and even spend less on household bills. Read on to find answers to some of the
most common questions about home automation technology, and get a few ideas for
home automation solutions to incorporate in your home.
Etymologically, the term domotics,
a fancy name for home automation, comes from Latin and Greek. It is made up of
the words “domus,” which means “home” in Latin, and “autonomy,” which means
"self-governing" in Greek
Internet arrived to homes at the
end of the 90s, taking the first step to bring home automation closer
to reality. Some years later, smartphones appeared in 2007, which combined with
the Internet of Things (IoT) make it possible to control functions of other
devices from a cell phone. Currently, people use apps or virtual assistants
based on artificial
intelligence (AI)
systems such as Siri, Google, and Alexa.
What are the benefits of a home
automation system?
One fundamental advantage of
employing this innovative system is that it streamlines the entire functioning
of your house. But that is not it as home automation has numerous other
benefits like:
● It provides remote access and
enables you to control your home while being away.
● It gives a sense of comfort
and convenience by transforming your house into a suitable, satisfactory
livable space.
● It provides increased safety
and security. Automation security devices like fire detectors and pressure
sensors are efficient enough to keep themselves safe.
How does home automation work?
Home automation is a network of
hardware, communication, and electronic interfaces that work to integrate
everyday devices with one another via the Internet. Each device has sensors and
is connected through WiFi, so you can manage them from your smartphone or
tablet whether you’re at home, or miles away. Home automation makes it
possible to automate tasks related to security, well-being, and comfort through
a smart system installed in a home or building.
Why do you need Home Automation?
Use of Automation
1) For Home
Schedule : Auto Turn On/Off Lights on Fix time
Turn On Geyser 7am Daily,
Turn off Light 12 at Night etc…
Scene : Turn On multiple
light on a single click.
Good Night Scene will Turn
off all lights and will turn on bedroom
AC and Night Lamp only.
Good Morning Scene will
Open all Curtain, Switch On Geyser and
Switch off Bedroom AC
Child Lock : Power Lock the Switch you want.
Lock TV stich at Exam Time
so child cant watch it.
Lock AC switch so home
servant cant misuse it.
Cloud Control : Turn On/Off Light & Appliances from anywhere.
If you are on vacation and forgot to Turn Off AC, then you can off it
from your mobile.
If you are not at Home and want to Turn On your Water Tank Motor, you
can do it from Mobile
RGB Controller : Change
Color of room as per your mood
Curtain Controller : Open / Close curtain from Mobile and Alexa – Google
Door Controller : Oper
Heavy Metal Door – Parking Door –
Sliding Door – Digital Door lock from Mobile,
from anywhere
IR Blaster : Control all IR device from your Mobile App and Alexa –
Google, without Remote
Control all TV – AC – Setup Box – Music System from one Device only.
Change AC Temperature,
Change Setup Box Channel, Volume Up/Down
and Mute TV
2) For BMS
Manage Common Light On/Off remotly or from Security
Cabin
Auto On/Off Lights & Plug point on a fix time.
Garden Light, Passage Light, Staircase
Light, Parking Light On @ 7pm & Off @ 11pm etc…
Keep Light Dimm or Odd/Even On/Off for energy
Saving
Auto Cut off Lift Power @ Night or in Afternoon
for Maintanance
Operate Lift via Google & Alexa Voice command
Auto Turn On/Off A.C. in common Area like
Reception, Entrance etc
RGB Mood Light On Building Pavalion (Change Color
of Light, Party Mode, Festive mode as
per theme)
Automation in Society Club House (Dimmable Light, RGB
Light, Scene Controller, Live On/Off
alrert to Secretory, Switch Locking)
3) For Corporate
Automation in Director's Cabin (Touch Switch With
Remote, Google - Alexa Voice Command, IR
Blaster, Dimmable Lights, Scene Controller, Curtain Controller, Live Notification, Geo Fancing)
Automation in Meeting / Conference Room (Touch Switch
With Remote, Google - Alexa Voice
Command, IR Blaster, Dimmable Lights, Scene Controller, Curtain
Controller)
Auto Turn Off Lights / PCs after 7pm
Auto Turn On/Off A.C, LED Display on Fix Time
Dimm, On, Off all your Lights on a Single Click.
Get Alert / Notification if some one turned PC
on, Server Light Off
4) For Commercial
Auto Turn On your Heavy Machinery Daily for
Pre-Heat, Warm Up, make it ready for
production before Labor comes. Also, Auto off After all leaves
Auto Turn On/Off ACs one by one to Maintain
Cooling Temperature in Bank ATM, Plant,
Room, cabin etc..
Watchman, Peon, Admin, Receptionist can Turn On/Off
Lights that is far from them or on
another floor without leaving their seat
Lock Switch of Server Room AC / Main Power Supply,
so no one can Off it by Mistake
5) For Hotel
Control Heavy Motorised Gate via Mobile App
Lock AC Power Switch from Reception for AC / Non-AC
room.
Allow Automation access Date wise to Guest, like
for 2 days or 3 days access of his
Room\'s Lights to Guest.
Customised Icon for Guest to recognise which switch is
for what
Premium Room Panel & Lobby Display Panel having
Room service, DND, Room number, All
on/off etc..
6) For Hospital
Nurse calling Solution
Control Lighting from bed only. Patient don’t have to
wake up
Control Light, Fan, AC, TV from Voice (Google &
Alexa)
Control brightness of light for patients comfort
& need.
Human Centric Lighting for health improvement
