This application chapter discusses the use of embedded control systems in home and building automation systems, sometimes called domotics and immotics. A short introduction to home automation systems and their components is followed by an analysis of the evolution of embedded systems in domotics.

Home automation helps control appliances in home and office environments. Earlier systems were only intended for adjusting lights, turning on/off electrical devices, and controlling the temperature. Today, as part of the Internet of Things (IoT), state-of-the-art embedded systems facilitate intelligent power control and advanced security.