Description

Current State

Overview and Summary

Urban Residences, a large residential community comprising 1,000 homes, aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents through modern technology. The current state of home management involves manual control of lighting, heating, security, and other utilities, leading to inefficiencies, increased energy consumption, and security vulnerabilities. To address these issues, Urban Residences plans to implement a Smart Home Automation System to improve efficiency, security, and convenience for its residents.

Problem Statement

The existing manual home management system at Urban Residences results in:

• Inefficient energy consumption due to lack of automated controls.

• Security vulnerabilities with traditional lock-and-key systems.

• Inconvenience in managing multiple home devices and utilities manually.

• Difficulty in monitoring and controlling home systems remotely.

• Limited ability to customize home settings to individual preferences.

Objectives of the Smart Home Automation System

• Automate control of lighting, heating, and cooling to optimize energy usage.

• Enhance home security through smart locks, cameras, and alarm systems.

• Provide a centralized system to manage all home devices and utilities.

• Enable remote monitoring and control of home systems via mobile apps.

• Offer customization options for individual preferences and routines.

Business Objectives and Success Criteria

• Business Objective 1: Reduce overall energy consumption in homes by 30% within the first year.

• Business Objective 2: Achieve a 50% reduction in home security breaches within 6 months.

• Business Objective 3: Increase user satisfaction with home management by 70% within the first year.

• Business Objective 4: Ensure that 90% of homes are equipped with the smart automation system within 18 months.

Future State

Client Requirements

• The system shall automate lighting, heating, and cooling based on occupancy and time of day.

• The system shall include smart locks, cameras, and alarm systems for enhanced security.

• The system shall provide a centralized interface for managing all home devices.

• The system shall offer mobile app integration for remote monitoring and control.

• The system shall support customization of home settings based on user preferences.

• The system shall include energy usage analytics and reporting tools.

System Requirements

• Scalability and Performance: Support up to 1,000 homes with seamless integration and real-time responsiveness.

• Usability: Provide an intuitive and user-friendly interface for both the centralized system and mobile app.

• Security: Ensure robust encryption and authentication mechanisms to protect user data and system integrity.

• Interoperability: Support integration with a wide range of smart home devices and platforms.