Scheme of the Intelligent Building System based on CAN Network

Android application for open intelligent building system - short description

The application shown on the picture of the left allows to control basic functionality of the intelligent building system. The Java server (running on the Raspberry Pi), connects to the application through WiFi and sends all changes of the controlled house parameters. User can see those changes and control some elements of the system (lights, blinds). The application dynamically builds the view of the elements based on model received at first connection (the application is independent from the hardware and server configuration)

4 reasons why do homeowners not buy intelligent building systems

1. Costs:

Probably this is the most common reason. People do not want to spend 40 000 EUR for possibility to control the light...

2. Marketing:

What functionality offers this type of systems. It allows to control light, heat, security or maybe much more ? Where I can buy it ?

3. Lifetime of the equipment:

People build/buy houses and trust that they will live there for more then 30-70 years (or much more). Do the electronic devices installed in walls will live so long ? Will it be possible to buy a new compatible with the old one?

4. Technology:

Is it really an "intelligent building system" ... or maybe it is only a automatic system where you are able to use your smartphone to turn on/off the light ?