What we understand with the term Home Automation
Home automation is building automation for a home, called a smart home
or smart house. A home automation system will control lighting, climate,
entertainment systems, and appliances. It may also include home security
such as access control and alarm systems. When connected with the
Internet, home devices are an important constituent of the Internet of
Things. A home automation system typically connects controlled
devices to a central hub or "gateway". The user interface for control
of the system uses either wall-mounted terminals, tablet or desktop
computers, a mobile phone application, or a Web interface, that may
also be accessible off-site through the Internet.
