Building Smart Homes with Raspberry Pi and IoT Sensors: Create intelligent home automation systems using open-source technology

Unlock the potential of smart home technology with Building Smart Homes with Raspberry Pi and IoT Sensors. This hands-on guide teaches you how to create intelligent, connected home automation systems using the power of Raspberry Pi and IoT sensors. Whether you're new to home automation or an experienced maker, this book provides step-by-step instructions to help you design, build, and program your own smart home systems with open-source technology.

In this book, you’ll explore how to set up your Raspberry Pi as the central hub for your smart home. Learn how to connect a variety of IoT sensors—including temperature, motion, light, and humidity sensors—to monitor and control your home environment. From automating lights and security systems to creating energy-efficient climate control solutions, you’ll discover how to integrate sensors and actuators to make your home smarter and more efficient.

The book covers key technologies and platforms, including home automation software like Home Assistant and OpenHAB, and shows you how to program the Raspberry Pi using Python and other tools. You’ll also learn how to connect your smart devices to the internet, control them remotely, and secure your network to ensure your smart home is both functional and safe.

Updated for 2025, Building Smart Homes with Raspberry Pi and IoT Sensors includes the latest advancements in home automation, Raspberry Pi models, and IoT technologies. By the end of this book, you’ll have the skills to design your own smart home solutions, automate daily tasks, and bring the future of home automation to life.