Build a versatile home automation system from scratch. There are many ways of controlling home
appliances with your smartphones voice gestures etc. This book dives into the many options
for for communicating with appliances wirelessly and we'll discuss and implement the leading
protocols in the field. In first few chapters you will develop a basic understanding of the
Raspberry Pi and how one can control it wirelessly from anywhere in the world. Then you'll get
to know about the local server for your home automation projects and control the Raspberry Pi
GPIOs using smartphone and web apps. Every appliance will be able to talk to each other as
well with the help of mesh networking which you'll learn to implement. The user interface is
also an important aspect of handling all the appliances so you'll create your own user
dashboard using OpenHAB. From there you can monitor all the appliances and sensor data in one
environment. Next implement your own custom voice assistant to control your appliances and
perform basic tasks like playing music checking weather etc. You'll also integrate a smart
door bell into your system using image processing so that you can restrict an unknown person's
entry. Finally we'll combine all the knowledge that we have learned to make a fully versatile
home automation project controlled using voice gestures and image processing. Throughout this
whole project Raspberry Pi will be your master server or node and other devices will be
connected wirelessly using wi-fi Bluetooth modules. Create a smart home with fully custom
interfaces to do exactly what you need! What You'll Learn Create a user interface using openHAB
Implement the MQTT protocol Install Alexa and Google Home API to control appliances wirelessly
Who This Book Is ForEnthusiasts with a working knowledge of the Raspberry Pi electronic
engineering and Python programming. This book will also interest hobbyists and students from
Computer Science or related disciplines.
