Home Automation: IoT & Smart Home Integration
Comprehensive home automation project integrating IoT devices, smart lighting, and automated systems.
Duration
Ongoing
Team
Solo Project
Status
Active
Overview
As a future civil engineer, I believe it's essential to understand how modern technologies like IoT and home automation are shaping the buildings of tomorrow.
Objectives
Build robust network infrastructure for smart home
Implement automated lighting systems
Create motion-triggered automation
Integrate outdoor lighting with natural light cycles
Process & Methodology
Replaced legacy telephone cabling with Ethernet wiring to establish a robust Wi-Fi mesh system.
Started with bedroom lighting automation, then expanded to outdoor streetlights responding to sunset/sunrise.
Implemented motion-triggered lighting for staircases and kitchen cabinets for enhanced convenience.
Integrated all systems through Home Assistant for centralized control and automation.
Results & Achievements
Established robust network infrastructure supporting all IoT devices
Successfully automated multiple lighting zones throughout the home
Implemented intelligent motion detection systems
Created seamless integration between indoor and outdoor automation
Gained practical knowledge applicable to future smart building projects
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