1. Seminar on PRESENTED BY Jayesh patel Roll no:6431 L.D.Collage of ENGG. AH-15

2. INDEX What is Home Automation? Security Convenience How Can I Get Automated? Advantages Disadvantage conclusion

3. What is Home Automation? Home Automation(HA) addresses the specific needs of the user, without making him pay for lots of things he doesn't find useful. It also must be flexible enough to be adapted as the user's needs change over time. The needs that HA addresses today can be divided into two categories: Security and convenience.

4. Automation Broadly speaking, automation is the process of automatically performing everyday functions around the home to save you time, energy, money and at the same time offering improved security. The ‘automation’ is performed by a central controller. This can be either a standalone unit or a piece of software on a PC. Both options have their advantages. The controller can carry out a number of functions: Interface with other systems, i.e. X 10, telephone, computer, heating etc.X 10

5. On the security side, HA picks up where traditional alarm systems leave off. Some new alarm systems have HA features built-in. Studies show that the average response time of the authorities is far longer than the time it takes for a burglar to ransack a home and get away.

6. Video Security Cameras it's now possible to create low cost home audio/video security cameras that can capture sound along with video evidence. Home audio/video security cameras are the latest and best in home surveillance technology Home audio/video security cameras Traditionally, security cameras have mostly been video

7. Smart Home Automation Whether controlling lights, selecting a song from a digital playlist, watering the lawn, or monitoring the home, smart home automation allows owners to do a selection of functions that makes life easier and much safer. Also, smart home automation utilizes programmable touch screen controls, slick keypads or the internet, all of which makes for simpler use. SO for home functionality, or for entertainment, smart home automation is moving the 21st century home into the future

10. Advantages Energy Smart appliances and other products will soon be able to react automatically to changing energy- rate information. Smart wall modules or sockets can also help reduce energy use. They measure how much energy a single product or a group of products use in your home, and then send the data to a computer for analysis.

11. Lighting Lighting control is more than "mood lighting." With today’s rising energy prices and aging population, it can also help save energy and improve safety, as well as make your everyday life more convenient. The beauty of lighting products carrying the Digital Home logo is that you can install them one at a time. You don’t have to commit to an expensive, whole-house solution. With Digital Home products, you can install one or two devices or several thousand. Simply install what you need, when you need it.

12. Window Blinds Add window blinds or coverings to an intelligent home network, and then set them to automatically close when certain events occur, such as when you turn on your television or your security system. You can even set blinds to close at a specific time of day. Appliances We've worked with leading appliance manufacturers to create compatibility standards for smart appliances. Soon, you’ll be able to buy Digital Home Alliance-compliant appliances that seamlessly connect with other home automation products.

13. Disadvantage High Costly Traditional alarm systems are primarily designed to protect property, not people. Most alarms wouldn't care if someone stood outside a window firing a machine gun into the house.

14. CONCLUSION