This document describes a touch screen based home automation system that allows users to remotely control household appliances using a microcontroller. The system uses a regulated power supply, touch screen sensor, microcontroller, RF transmitter and receiver, opto-isolator, TRIAC, and other basic electronic components. The aim is to design and construct a home automation system that can remotely switch appliances on and off. The system has applications in controlling appliances within 100-150 meters and offers simple installation while using wireless technology. However, it is limited to loads up to 200W.