Abstract: In today’s world safety and security plays an important role; hence in this paper we propose a realistic automation and monitoring system for our homes and living places. It includes centralize control of lighting, temperature and other resources to provide better convenience, comfort and energy efficiency with reliable automation. It is the arrangement of electronics and computer technology that fulfills all the requirements for a monitoring system. The application of serial communication is provided in the system to enhance the reliability and feasibility of the system.