Prof. LI Yi Man, RitaRitaProf. LI Yi Man2021-03-112021-03-112013International Journal of Smart Home, 2013, vol. 7(4), pp. 47-60.1975-4094http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/6546The fast development in computer and various mobile devices have bought changes to our living environment. Pressing a button to open the door of flat when we are in office is no longer purely imagination in cartoons or films. More importantly, home automation as such provides us an alternative solution to reduce the usage of energy, save costs and convenience. This paper reviews the advantages of home automation smart home in Hong Kong and Australia from industry perspective with the help of content analysis.enPeer Reviewed Journal Article