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50 DESIGN007 MAGAZINE I MAY 2025 ing real-time energy usage data, communicating with utility companies via IoT networks, and enabling dynamic pric- ing and real-time consumption feedback. is allows home- owners to adjust usage during peak/off-peak times. Smart appliances are another new application of this technol- ogy in the home with IoT-enabled appliances like HVAC systems, refrigerators, and wash- ing machines, which can run during off-peak hours automatically, report their energy con- sumption, and be remotely controlled via your smartphone (e.g., turn off A/C, correct the heat you forgot to lower before leaving on vacation, etc.). is includes new smart thermostats like Nest and Ecobee, which offer many more fea- tures than the early entrants into this market. Additional features include machine learning of homeowner temperature behavior (data) to automatically adjust heating/cooling by time of day or day of the week. ey can also con- nect to weather data and incorporate occu- pancy sensors. Energy consumption feedback results in significant energy savings and com- fort optimization. Home energy management systems (HEMS) include smart appliances but takes the smart home to a new level with total integration. Central control platforms (mobile app, web portal) provide real-time and historical energy data, set automation rules (e.g., "Turn off lights if no motion detected") and control con- nected devices. Another "green" aspect is add- ing in photovoltaic (solar panel) monitoring to the equation. IoT-based solar panel moni- toring systems track power generation in real- time, panel performance, and faults, and opti- mize inverter behavior. is powerful combination of UHDI and IoT unleashes virtually unlimited potential for any industr y. IoT-driven smart homes are one of the fastest-growing sectors where tech- nology is making daily life more convenient, efficient, secure, and personalized. Emerg- ing trends include AI-driven personalization from learning behavior and preferences to automate better (e.g. optimal temperature, lighting scenes), integration with smart grids, energy storage with demand-response pro- grams and renewable energy optimization, and stronger privacy and security authentica- tion to protect personal data. DESIGN007 Anaya Vardya is president and CEO of American Standard Circuits; co-author of The Printed Circuit Designer's Guide to… Fundamentals of RF/Microwave PCBs and Flex and Rigid-Flex Fundamentals. He is the author of Thermal Management: A Fabricator's Perspective, The Printed Circuit Designer's Guide to DFM Essentials, and The Companion Guide to Flex and Rigid-Flex Fundamentals. Benefit Details Energy Savings Automated scheduling, efficiency tracking Lower costs Dynamic pricing optimization, reduced waste Sustainability Smarter use of renewables, reduced carbon footprint Convenience and comfort Remote control, behavior-based automation Grid reliability Demand response, lower stress on power infrastructure Benefits of IoT-based Smart Home Energy Management