Abstract: The disclosure provides a control method, a control apparatus and a cloud-based control system, and belongs to the technical field of cloud-based control.

Abstract: Provided are a smart home system and control method therefor, the system comprising: a client (8), a cloud server (1), a router (2), a control terminal (3), gateway devices (4), and household appliances (5). The control method comprises: a client transmits control instructions containing preset time and a scene command to the cloud server (1); the cloud server (1) transmits the control instructions to the control terminal (3) via the router (2); the control terminal (3) transmits corresponding scene command to the gateway devices (4); the gateway devices (4) receive the scene command, generate a control command, and transmit the control commands to the household appliances (5); and the household appliances (5) receive and execute the control command. The air-conditioner can be automatically controlled by simply setting a scene profile and a schedule via APP software; and the wired connection is changed into a wireless connection.