A Real-Time Smart Home System using Android Bluetooth Control Device Module

The smart home system is a widely used reference term for a system of controlling, monitoring, and home automation functions. The electrical devices can be controlled by a switch, timer, sensor or remote control. Among the existing wireless technologies, Bluetooth has the advantages of low cost, fast transfer rates, and real-time application capabilities. In this paper, we proposed a method for implementing real-time smart home systems using the Android Bluetooth Control Device (ABCD) module. The ABCD module is used to control 8 pieces of home electric devices. The module uses a Bluetooth connection that has a maximum distance of an average of 10.37 m. The test results with three conditions found that the plastic barrier on the Bluetooth transmitter can affect the maximum distance of the success of data transmission. With the architecture offered, this smart home system can be accessed remotely via the internet. © 2019 IEEE.