Investigating the Impact of AI/ML for Monitoring and Optimizing Energy Usage in Smart Home
Anayo Chukwu Ikegwu, Onah Juliana Obianuju, Ifeanyi Stanly Nwokoro, Mary Ofuru Kama, Deborah Ebem
Abstract
Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into smart home systems has significantly advanced and improved residential energy efficiency, addressing growing concerns around energy conservation and sustainability. Choosing appropriate AI/ML techniques to optimize energy consumption in the dynamic and contemporary smart home environment remains a complex challenge. This study investigates a range of AI/ML algorithms such as regression models, deep learning, clustering, and decision trees to enhance energy management in smart homes. The study highlights the core processes of smart home energy optimization, including data acquisition, feature extraction, and model evaluation, as well as the specific roles of each AI/ML technique in optimizing energy usage. The study also discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the AI/ML techniques used for smart homes. It further explores the application areas and emerging challenges such as data security risks, high implementation costs, and gaps in existing technology that impact the scalability of AI/ML solutions in smart home contexts. The findings reveal that AI/ML techniques can effectively transform energy management in smart homes, enabling real-time optimization and adaptive decision-making to minimize energy consumption and reduce costs. Additionally, the study highlights future research directions.