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With the growing demand for smart home solutions, this paper presents a versatile, scalable, and user-friendly home automation system that enables seamless control of household appliances via a combination of touchscreen, smartphone app, and IR remote interfaces. The system is based on Arduino Mega, which acts as the central controller, and utilizes a Bluetooth module for wireless communication with an Android app built using MIT App Inventor. A TFT touchscreen provides a direct, tactile interface for local control, while an IR remote offers a traditional manual control option. The system uses a 4-channel relay module to control appliances such as lights and fans, ensuring reliable and real-time response across different control methods. The aim is to enhance user convenience by offering multiple control options in one integrated solution, addressing the limitations of single interface systems commonly found in home automation. Future enhancements could include support for more devices, energy monitoring, and AI-based voice recognition.