Design and Realization of Home Appliances Control System Based on the Android Smartphone

The remote appliances control system based on the Android smart phone is designed and realized. A user logs into the smart phone interface, and clicks the buttons gently to send message commands which will be transmitted to home information center through the GSM network. Then the ARM processor recognizes the specified command, and controls the home appliance switches in the wireless radio frequency manner to achieve remote control of appliances ultimately. This paper focuses on the design of Android terminal, the communication between ARM and GSM module, the realization of the wireless module device's driver, the difficulty in supplying the appropriate low-voltage DC for MCU and wireless module just by a single live wire. The system has the features of easy installation and low cost, and the hardware and software can be customized and extended. What's more, the users can manipulate appliances anytime, anywhere, letting our houses become more and more automated and intelligent.