Smart, innovative and versatile are just some of the words that spring to mind when you think of Raspberry Pi. The small little computer boards have enabled young people to get creative not just at school, but also at home. With a Raspberry Pi home automation system, take control of and monitor your world with an ultimate jack-of-all-trades! Raspberry Pi is ideal for smart home and automation projects, whether you want to your greenhouse intelligent sprinklers, turn off the lights at a certain time, or scheduling your fish feeding.
Revolutionary Computer Education
It goes without saying that Raspberry Pi revolutionised the way coding is taught, and made it accessible to thousands. The cheap, credit card sized computers are a great way to hone your computing and coding skills, without splashing out thousands of pounds on specialist equipment.
An Affordable Alternative
Home automation technology has been with us for well over a decade now. From virtual assistants like Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri and Google Home, to smart light bulbs, kettles, security cameras and thermostats; all collectively known as the Internet of Things (IoT). We’ve all seen, and perhaps even own, a smart speaker or other technology integrated into the home and indeed, they make day to day living far easier. But the fact is, they can be expensive, and can even negatively impact our lives. That’s why The Pi Hut offers an affordable alternative – and one you have total control over.
Raspberry Pi Home Automation System
Did you know that you can use Raspberry Pi to create a home automation system that can control lights, appliances, and essentially all the devices in your home? There are many benefits to using a Raspberry Pi for home automation as opposed to other options available on the market, not to mention the cheaper price, saving you potentially hundreds in hardware.
With the customisable Raspberry Pi, you can use it to control just about anything in your home, whether it be your thermostat, lights, security system, or even the fish tank. You can also create complex automation schedules, such as turning on the lights on or off when you enter or leave a room, or adjusting the temperature on your thermostat depending on the time of day.
As Easy as Pi
It’s never been easier to build your own home automation system with Raspberry Pi, and you can integrate it with just about any electrical appliance you want to, making your life more efficient in the age of IoT. Not to mention building the system is both educational and fun!
To get started with a Raspberry Pi home automation system, you will need a couple of things. First, you will need a Raspberry Pi board, which can be purchased for around £30. You will also need a power supply, storage options such as an SD card, and a protective case to ensure the Raspberry Pi won’t get damaged. You may need additional hardware, such as a relay module or sensors, depending on what you want to control.
And that’s it! It’s really that simple. Once you’ve got all your devices set up the possibilities to customise are endless thanks to Raspberry Pi.
