Smart homes equipped with automated devices significantly contribute to enhancing the quality of living by providing increased comfort, energy efficiency, and adaptation to user’s daily routines. This thesis presents the development and implementation of an automated curtain control system aimed at supporting the natural waking process through regulated lighting. The system enables a gradual transition between natural and artificial light based on environmental conditions, offering the user a more pleasant and gentle awakening experience.
The theoretical part addresses modern approaches to home automation, highlighting the benefits of open systems compared to closed commercial solutions, with a focus on functional flexibility. The developed system is based on a modular architecture comprising a central control unit, a light sensor, a motorized curtain actuator, a smart light source, and user interfaces for manual and voice control. Bidirectional wireless communication ensures local event handling and high reliability even in the absence of an internet connection.
At the core of the system lies a wake-up logic that responds to a timed event (alarm) and current light levels. Upon alarm detection, the system evaluates ambient brightness and, based on a predefined threshold, executes a corresponding sequence—gradual activation of artificial lighting or curtain lifting. Additional functionality includes interactive voice commands and physical controls for direct operation.
The prototype was tested in a real-world environment, demonstrating effective performance in adjusting light conditions and validating the approach. The conclusion discusses identified limitations such as power dependency and system complexity for end users, and proposes future improvements including redundancy, local voice processing, and enhanced interoperability. This work contributes to the field of smart lighting control and provides a solid foundation for broader implementation of similar solutions.
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