Home automation also called smart homes or domotics is a field within building automation, specializing in the specific automation requirements of private and public homes and in the application of automation techniques for the comfort and security of its residents.

Although many techniques used in building automation such as light and climate control, control of doors and window shutters, security and surveillance systems, etc. are also used in home automation, additional functions in home automation can include the control of multi-media home entertainment systems, automatic plant watering and pet feeding, automatic scenes for dinners and parties, and a more user-friendly control interface.