Home Automation

This project was created in node.js using modules like johnny-five and cron. The aim was to switch on/off lights at a certain time.

Getting started

• If not already installed, install node.
• Clone this repo and change directory to it in the terminal: ~ $ cd nodejs-home-automation.
• Now do npm install. This will install all modules used.

Starting the app

• Run nodemon app.js or node app.js.

Using the app

• In the app.js file insert the time you would like for your lights and the days you want to toggle it.

  cronTime: '0 45 17 * * 1-5'
            ________

• Check if you are using 12 hour or 24 hour time format.

Setting up hardware

• The Raspberry Pi acts as an automatic switch so if you plan to use big lights instead of small led's, you need to use a relay to use mains power.