This topic will cover what parts you need in order to create a good home automation system. Obtaining software will be explained as the chapter progresses.
The materials needed are as follows:
1x Arduino UNO board or Arduino MEGA
1x USB cable A to B (also known as the printer cable)
1x CC3000 Wi-Fi shield
1x 5V relay (Arduino compatible)
1x Two-way switch replacement (for your switchboard)
1x Regular type screwdriver
1x Multimeter
1x 9VDC 2A 2.1mm power adapter
1x Wireless router (with accessible settings)
1x Smart phone
1x PC with a microphone
10x Connecting wires
1x 5V 4 Channel relay (optional: Arduino compatible)
4x Two-way switch replacement (depending on the number of relays)
The softwares required are as follows:
Putty (terminal)
.cmd (iOS)
UDP TCP Server Free (Android)
BitVoicer (speech recognition)