home automation

I can't be certain but I believe both Python and Java have good libraries for that. Also, Treehouse just released their first API video and it might be useful for what you're looking for. I personally would go the Python route for this project. If I remember correctly the first Python video in Python basics talks about who Python can listen for voice commands which is nice for home automation. It is also fairly easy to learn. What type of phone do you have? Going into the mobile realm brings up all types of other roadblocks. iPhones especially are very particular about the apps allowed and it may not be possible to get a Java or Python app on there. I am sure there are applications out there to help but overall it is easiest to use Objective C or Swift with an iPhone. Java on the other hand is what makes Android apps so maybe you can do your whole home automation in Java. I am not sure how much it is used for the type of project you are describing but it is an essential when making an Android app. I also seem to notice that it is easier for beginners to learn Python compared to Java (for me it certainly was). If I were you, I'd check out the API course from Treehouse. It may not help you in your project but it is based around Amazon's Alexa (I think that is the name) and you can see what language Alexa uses. Whatever language Alexa uses I have to image can be used for home animation. I hope this helps!

A friend of mine set up a home automation system, programmed in javascript running on node.js. Sensor system for automatic lights with wifi so no cabling needed and linked to an app he wrote in JS, to remote-control. If I can get some more details I'll post them tomorrow.

Thanks guys,

Ok, let me know.