This document describes a home automation project that allows controlling home appliances like a TV, refrigerator, and lights using a personal computer. A PC is interfaced with a microcontroller via an RS232 cable. The microcontroller is connected to relays that switch appliances on and off. Home automation provides network connectivity between computers, appliances, and subsystems like HVAC and security. The project allows remote control and monitoring of appliances for convenience and energy savings.