DOMÓTICA COMO FERRAMENTA DE MELHORIA DA EFICIÊNCIA ENERGÉTICA EM APARELHOS DE AR-CONDICIONADO RESIDENCIAIS: Uma revisão bibliográfica

Abstract

The research addresses the use of home automation as a tool to improve the energy efficiency of residential air conditioning systems, highlighting the relevance of automation in controlling these systems, especially given the increase in energy consumption in homes. The general objective of the study was to investigate how automation can optimize the use of air conditioning by adjusting the operation of the units according to environmental variables, such as external temperature, occupancy, and usage schedules. Home automation emerges as a promising solution to reduce energy waste, bringing both economic and environmental benefits while improving user comfort. The methodology employed was a qualitative literature review focused on studies published between 2020 and 2024. The databases consulted included Lilacs, Periódicos Capes, Google Scholar, and Scielo, aiming to gather articles that addressed home automation and its relationship with the energy efficiency of air conditioning systems. The research applied inclusion and exclusion criteria to select the most relevant studies, excluding those that focused on automation in commercial or industrial environments. The results show that the application of home automation can significantly reduce electricity consumption in homes by automatically and efficiently adjusting the operation of air conditioning systems. The study also highlighted that integration with renewable energy sources, such as solar power, can further enhance these benefits, making automation an accessible and sustainable solution for controlling air conditioning.