International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR)
  Year: 2021 | Volume: 5 | Issue: 11 | Page No.: 1-6
A review of Internet of Things for Smart Homes Environment: Applications and Challenges
John W. Kasubi and Manjaiah D. Huchaiah

Abstract:
The rapid growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) has led to the development of many smart devices that have empowered homes to become Smart Homes (SH). Smart Homes play an essential role in their applications in various fields such as security, healthcare, water, and energy usage, etc. This rapid growth of IoT has led to many positive impacts in society and challenges to its applicability. This paper first presents the concept of IoT and Smart Home, Architecture of IoT and Smart Home, applications of IoT and Smart Home, challenges of IoT and Smart Home. Different related previous works were discussed and identified most challenges that face both IoT and Smart Home that need to be addressed; finally, potential solutions are suggested for future IoT and Smart Home directions.