Home Automation: Real-time Electricity Consumption Monitoring And Remote Home Appliance Control

Abstract Internet of things (IoT) has provided an opportunity for technology to be used to solve more complex problems and understand a lot more processes and activities by collecting and analyzing data. The growing demand for electricity in Ghana has been coupled with the increase in cost of providing this basic amenity. The homeowner has been burdened with high electricity billing, which has led to the adoption of life changing recommendations. Home automation technology has provided a means of effectively monitoring electricity consumption and remote control of homes. Unfortunately, this te…