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.

Contemporary home designs use automated embedded systems. For instance, many homeowners use products like thermostats to control the temperatures inside their homes. Others use automated doorbells, camera systems and windows to improve the security inside and around their home.