The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a transformative branch of modern technology that interconnects everyday physical devices to the internet, enabling them to autonomously collect, exchange, analyze, and act upon vast amounts of real-time data without constant human intervention. In recent years, IoT has attracted unprecedented global attention due to its proven capability to create highly intelligent, automated, secure, energy-efficient, and sustainable living environments. Smart homes have emerged as one of the most practical, scalable, and impactful real-world applications of IoT, where household devices—including lighting systems, thermostats, security cameras, door locks, appliances, sensors, voice assistants, and entertainment systems—communicate seamlessly to optimize comfort, safety, energy consumption, and overall quality of life.