Home Automation and Grid Mapping Technology Using IoT

Internet of Things (IoT) has stood at the forefront of technological advancements in order to reduce human labor. The idea of making the world smart arises from the fact that "things" can be connected via/to the Internet. Smart homes, smart cars, smart offices all these have brought about a massive change in the field of technology. The use of sensors in common household items can transform them into smarter devices is the next step. Grid based mapping is an easy way to map an entire house. Control of electronic devices through mobile phones or computers is at the core of this technology. This paper discusses how home automation system can be implemented and how the use of cloud computing technology along with IoT devices can be used so that the data collected by these devices can be safely stored and monitored.