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VIDEO: SMART HOME RELIABILITY WITH AUTOMATED TESTING

By: Nextgen | On: Nov 03, 2023 | In: Videos

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Smart Bulbs in Smart Homes: Ensuring Integration Reliability through Automated
Testing

Perhaps spearheading the world of home automation, smart bulbs have
revolutionised how we perceive and interact with the spaces around us. With a
simple voice command, we can alter the mood, lighting, and ambience of a room.
However, ensuring the reliability of this interaction requires intricate
testing. Our video case-study focusses on automated testing of smart home
integration using voice control to showcase this fascinating process.

The Need for Seamless Integration

Our video case study introduces a home automation smart bulb system, focusing on
its voice control and integration reliability. The objective is to illustrate
how different components, using smart bulbs from different manufacturers, smart
displays and voice commands, can work together seamlessly. The demonstration
includes five smart bulbs from different manufacturers, controlled via an Amazon
Echo smart display.

Testing Under Real-World Conditions

Understanding the complexity of real-world conditions is crucial. The test setup
plays a TV program in the background, challenging the system's ability to
interpret voice commands amidst ambient noise. Five smart sockets and a manual
power switch simulate a manual light switch creating power failures, further
testing the resilience of the smart home setup to adapt to unpredictable
conditions such as lamps manually switched off. This is a significant issue for
smart bulbs using the Zigbee standard, or Bluetooth Network lighting Control
(NLC) where each smart bulb is an interconnected node on a mesh network.



The Power of Automated Testing

The demonstration introduces the Nextgen ATAMConnect automated testing platform.
The ATAMConnect automation platform issues and array of pre-recorded voice
commands in various genders, accents, and languages, ensuring a wide-reaching
test scope. By automating the process, the many permutations and subtleties of
testing becomes streamlined and efficient.

Delving into Diverse Test Scenarios

The case study explores various light control scenarios to ensure a
comprehensive evaluation:

 * Turning all bulbs on
 * Turning only some bulbs on
 * Controlling individual bulbs
 * Adjusting colours and brightness
 * Simulating lamp failure or unavailability
 * Integration with smart home ecosystems
 * Smart display integration, control & voice response
 * Smart home ecosystem app performance
 * Voice control response times and latency

Each scenario is meticulously designed to mimic real-world user interactions,
making sure that the smart bulbs deliver a consistent experience.

Data Collection: The Bedrock of Improvement

In the test setup, each bulb is covered with a special shroud fitted with a
light sensor. These sensors meticulously collect data on the light's status,
brightness, and colour. The response time to voice commands is also measured,
providing critical data for assessing system performance.

Execution and Objectives

The demo video shows that the test sequence cycles through multiple times, with
the ATAMConnect platform recording any variances from expected behaviour. This
comprehensive approach ensures that multiple variables and permutations are
tested while evaluating the system's capabilities.

Valuable Insights for Continuous Improvement

Upon completion, the test results promise to offer valuable insights to both
bulb manufacturers and voice control system developers. The focus of this
demonstration is on accuracy, response time, and reliability within the Amazon
smart home ecosystem. These insights are paramount for refining and ensuring an
unparalleled user experience.

Shaping the Future of Smart Homes

The demo showcases the necessity of rigorous automated testing in ensuring a
seamless smart home experience. By shedding light on the intricacies of the
process, it underscores the commitment to delivering reliable and user-friendly
smart home solutions. As we continue to advance in the realm of home automation
as consumer demand continues to rise, such tests ensure that our smart homes are
not just convenient but also reliable and efficient.

For smart home developers the seamless operation of their smart bulbs and
seamless integration with various smart home ecosystems is the essential goal
for product development and QA teams. It brings us a step closer to
understanding and appreciating the technology that makes our lives
brighter—quite literally.

Find out more about Nextgen ATAMConnect test automation. For more information
about our testing services and how Nextgen can support your product development,
please contact us today or call +44 3331 120 000.



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