Smart home is becoming a reality in the developed world with Energy efficiency and reduction in Carbon footprints riding high on the agenda of most the Governments and States. The technological advances in Smart meters, internet communication and smart appliances has made it achievable and sustainable. Click on image below to enlarge.

The list of Smart devices include

  • Electricity Smart meter
  • Gas Smart meter (more likely to communicate via Electricity Smart Meter)
  • Water Smart meter (more likely to communicate via Electricity Smart Meter)
  • Home Automation Gateway (more likely to communicate over internet and radio)
  • Home Smart Appliances including the following (more likely to communicate over radio such as Zigbee)
    • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
    • Fridge
    • Washing Machine
    • Audio and Video
    • Lighting
    • Robotics