INTRODUCTION TO VOICE RECOGNITION IN SMART HOMES

Abstract

These days, smart homes are a need in the modern world. The days of smart homes only appearing in science fiction films are now a thing of the past, as they have achieved a lot in the last few decades. Home automation has given life a completely different meaning than it did in the past. In the past, each of our household appliances—including the TV, air conditioner, lights, fans, and more—was controlled by a separate remote control. Another issue is that managing all those remote controls can be stressful at times, particularly for the elderly and disabled. In the twenty-first century, everything—from homes to factories—is mechanized. Devices like fans, screens, air conditioners, lamps, and more are controlled by home automation. In addition to saving time and energy, home automation lessens human labour. Additionally, it serves as a protective measure. The elderly and others with physical disabilities can easily transition from the centralized unit to household appliances. Voice controlled home automation controls the household's gadgets with a person's voice. The control unit receives voice commands via a smartphone. All of these systems and technologies are reviewed in this study.