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Automation technologies have transformed modern living by enhancing comfort, safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency. With the rapid advancement of embedded systems and microcontrollerbased platforms, low-cost and compact automation solutions have become increasingly feasible for residential and small-scale applications. This paper presents the design and implementation of a ClapBased Home Automation System that enables control of electrical appliances using acoustic signals as input. The system operates by detecting clap sounds through a microphone-based sound sensor module, which converts acoustic energy into electrical signals. These signals are processed by a microcontroller that applies threshold comparison, signal conditioning, and timing window algorithms to accurately distinguish valid clap patterns from background noise. Upon successful detection of a valid clap event, the microcontroller generates control signals to drive a relay module, which safely switches high-voltage electrical appliances such as lights or fans. The relay provides electrical isolation between the low-voltage control circuitry and high-voltage AC loads, ensuring user safety and system reliability. To enhance operational accuracy, noise filtering techniques and debounce logic are incorporated to minimize false triggering caused by environmental disturbances, echo effects, or unintended sounds.