Embedded Open Source Smart Home Automation System

Abstract

The main aim of this paper is to provide open-source and open-hardware solution for home control automation systems. Final approach uses wireless communication, solar powered sensor array and simple scale-up system network and it is called Home Beacon. System consists of one central station and multiple portable units providing the sensor array. As a control part, various action units can be implemented according to desired needs to nearby located units. Home Beacon system is built to be energy efficient which is mainly represented by solar panels powering up each Beacon Unit and to be flexible where the aim is to provide the ability of simple scaling-up and adjustment of individual Beacon Units to suite them for particular operation needs.