ABSTRACT
If we take a look at the smart home systems, we will find that most were designed for entertainment and luxury, having advanced settings that needed getting used to. Recently, it was realized that there is a need to develop a smart home that targeted special people such as persons with disabilities (PWD). This work designs an android based smart home system that addresses the problems inherent in a conventional switching or control system. Given the conventional switches are not easy to operate in terms of mobility, and in particular, are a big challenge for the elderly and PWD, thus, automated devices such as sensors, actuators, and biomedical monitors are mounted in the houses, offices, and areas that needed to be covered. Since some devices can also be worn by an individual, a user-friendly remote controllability system that allows the end-user to control appliances such as lighting points is considered. Besides the comfort, the proposed design is cost- and energy-efficient.
