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4.4 IoT Applications: Smart Metering and Home Automation

Lesson 26 of 31 in the free Internet of Things (IoT) notes on Siksha Sarovar, written by Rohit Jangra.

4.4.1 Smart Metering (AMI) Deep-Dive

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is the foundation of the Smart Grid.

  • Components: Smart Meter, Communication Module, Data Aggregator, Head-End System (HES).
  • Technology: Power Line Communication (PLC) or NB-IoT for underground meters.
  • Value Proposition: Instant outage detection, demand-response billing, and water leak detection via acoustic sensors.

4.4.2 Home Automation (Smart Home) Systems

Integrating appliances into a cohesive, aware ecosystem.

  • Core Functions: Comfort (HVAC), Security (Locks/Cameras), Energy (Adaptive Lighting).
  • Standards: Matter (the new industry standard for interoperability), Zigbee, and Z-Wave.
  • Architecture: Sensor -> Local Hub (Raspberry Pi / Echo) -> Cloud -> Mobile App.

4.4.3 Application Specification Table

Use CaseConnectivityTypical SensorLatency RequirementReliability
Smart GridNB-IoT / PLCCurrent TransformerHigh (ms)99.99%
Smart HomeWi-Fi / MatterPIR MotionMedium (100ms)95%
Smart GardenLoRaWANCapacitive SoilLow (Minutes)90%