In accordance with the characteristics of smart home on security, humanity and intelligence, a wireless monitoring system for smart home based on Android was proposed. The ARM microprocessor CortexA8 was designed as the hardware platform. Android4.0.3 operating system, SQLite database and Socket were adopted as the software platform. A smart home wireless monitoring system was constructed based on ZigBee technology. The monitoring device realized realtime monitoring of home environment parameters, and the server could store the parameters. Android client could access the server data and control home appliances by wireless way. The test results show that the server can store data quickly and stably, both of the local client and mobile client can achieve intelligent home monitoring. The system has a better practical value, which is more functional, more convenient and userfriendly, and adequate to meet user’s demands.