This paper explored the concept of Smart Home through
integrating IoT with Web services and Cloud computing. Our
approach consisted of embedding intelligence into sensors and
actuators using Arduino platform, networking smart things
using Zigbee technology, facilitating interactions with smart
things using Cloud services for easy access in different
locations, and improving data exchange efficiency using JSON
notation. The approach was successfully used for demonstrating
services for measuring home conditions, monitoring home
appliances, and controlling home access. The infrastructure can
be adopted for or adapted to other applications.