Wireless home automation networks comprise wireless embedded sensors and actuators that enable monitoring and control applications for home user comfort and efficient home management. This article surveys the main current and emerging solutions that are suitable for WHANs, including ZigBee, Z-Wave, INSTEON, Wavenis, and IP-based technology.
Published in:
Communications Magazine, IEEE
(Volume:48
,
Issue:
6
)
Date of Publication: June 2010