Abstract
This chapter describes the home automation system with Arduino I/O package and MATLAB Simulink for monitoring the status of the appliances. The system comprises of Arduino board (connected to MATLAB through serial), four home appliances (Bulb1, Fan1, Bulb2, Fan2) which are connected to Arduino through transistor and relay, and power supply. The system is designed to control appliances with touch sensor.
Keywords: Arduino, Bulb, Fan, Home automation, Key touch sensor.