Smart Home
Smart home is the residential extension of smart grids with the control and automation of lighting, heating, ventilation,
air conditioning (HVAC), appliances, and security. In the smart home, switches and sensors are managed such that a
proper improvement is attained in the energy saving. Moreover, smart home is partially depended on the renewable
energy sources such as solar panels and thus is more compatible with the environment. Some of the main features of the
smart home are:
• Smart heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC):
• Smart lighting system.
• Appliance control and integration with the smart grid and a smart meters.
• More compatibility with renewable energy sources
• Higher security such by remote control.
• Leak detection, smoke and CO detectors.
• Indoor positioning system.
• Home automation for the elderly and disabled