This paper appeared in MDPI’s Sensors Journal in May 2021. The authors present qToggle, a system for interconnecting sensors, actuators, and other data sources for multiple home automation. The approach leverages application programming interface (API) for communication. A smartphone application is also introduced that allows users to control various home appliances and sensors.
Keywords: Architecture/Engineering, Audio/Video, Communications, Controls/Sensors, Energy Management, HVAC, Intelligent Building, Internet of Things (IoT), Cybersecurity/Privacy, Protocols/Standards, Utilities