Home automation, often referred to as “Smart home technology,” is the use of technology to automate your home. Home automation allows you to control almost every aspect of your home through the Internet of Things (IoT).
Home automation started with the invention of the thermostat and has grown to become one of the largest and fastest growing markets in technology. The potential for home automation continues to grow. You can use it for home security, controlling household appliances, monitoring energy consumption, as a personal assistant, caring for the elderly or disabled.