DOMOTICS Aplicability and home automation systems

Abstract

This article discusses the benefits and applicability of domestic automation, also known as Domotics. According to Domotics Integration Project (DIP), Domotics or smart house technology is the integration of services and technologies applied to homes, flats, apartments, houses and small buildings with the purpose of automating them and obtaining and increasing safety and security, comfort, communication and technical management. This papper also presents a summary of the elements which may be part of a “smart home”, the advantages given by its integration and, illustrations of various systems and technologies applied to domestic automation that have achieved both national and international commercial relevance.

Keywords

• Domotics. Home automation. Smart homes.